Soho, Lozells And East Handsworth PSPO consultation

Closed 29 Oct 2023

Opened 11 Sep 2023

Contact

Lilith Vincent

(ASB Partnerships Manager)

Community Safety Partnership

07730282118

cspenquiries@birmingham.gov.uk

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Results updated 20 Feb 2024

  1. PSPO moved into completion stage
  2. PSPO recommended to progress and a cabinet report completed
  3. PSPO will now be put in place.

Overview

Birmingham City Council is considering the use of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to combat anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Soho, Lozells and Handsworth Area.

PSPO's are part of the new ASB legislation which was introduced nationally in October 2014.  This order will provide the Police and designated Council Officers, with additional powers across a defined geographical area, to tackle a wide range of anti-social behaviours.  Find out more about PSPO's by visiting http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/12/part/4/chapter/2/crossheading/public-spaces-protection-orders/enacted

The prohibitions within the order have been put into place, due to overwhelming reports made to the Police and the Council from residents, businesses and professionals who live, work and travel into Birmingham. The behaviours complained about include urination, defecation, verbal abuse, groups and gangs displaying harassing and intimidating behaviours, begging, substance misuse and graffiti. We propose that the order is in place for 3 years.

The order will require that any person found in breach with drug or alcohol issues will be referred to the appropriate Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation services. Any person found in breach for begging will be referred to the Street Intervention Team for housing and benefit support.

This consultation is now live until midnight on the 29th October and it is your opportunity to put forward any views and opinions.  Attached is a full copy of the proposal order, alongside a map outlining the area that will be affected.  We will be hosting various events across the area during the next six weeks, including pop up stands and public meetings and these will be advertised through the Police and Council social media pages and through the press.

When the consultation process is concluded all responses and intelligence will be collated and a decision will be made between the appropriate Council and Police leads, as to whether or not the Order will be made.

If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the Community Safety Team using the below details.  Likewise, if you require this consultation in a different language or format please let us know and this can be arrange you.

Community Safety Partnership Manager

Lilith Vincent - 07730282118

CSP Enquiries cspenquiries@birmingham.gov.uk

What happens next

Your feedback is important to us and will be used to gauge public support for this approach, to tackle the issues set out in the attached document, at a local level. The information you provide will also be used to help shape the look and feel of the final order.

Events

  • Public Consultation Event

    From 18 Sep 2023 at 09:30 to 18 Sep 2023 at 11:30

    Come and visit us and ask questions you may have regarding this proposal. Officers from BCC will be available at Handsworth Library on the below dates.

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  • Public Consultation Event

    From 18 Sep 2023 at 14:00 to 18 Sep 2023 at 16:00

    Come and visit us and ask questions you may have regarding this proposal. Officers from BCC will be available at Handsworth Library on the below dates.

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  • Public Consultation Event

    From 22 Sep 2023 at 14:30 to 22 Sep 2023 at 16:30

    Come and visit us and ask questions you may have regarding this proposal. Officers from BCC will be available at Nishkam Centre, Handsworth on the below dates.

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  • Public Consultation Event

    From 28 Sep 2023 at 10:00 to 28 Sep 2023 at 12:00

    Come and visit us and ask questions you may have regarding this proposal. Officers from BCC will be available at Handsworth Library on the below dates.

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  • Public Consultation Event

    From 6 Oct 2023 at 14:30 to 6 Oct 2023 at 16:30

    Come and visit us and ask questions you may have regarding this proposal. Officers from BCC will be available at Nishkam Centre, Handsworth on the below dates.

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  • Public Consultation Event

    From 27 Oct 2023 at 14:30 to 27 Oct 2023 at 16:30

    Come and visit us and ask questions you may have regarding this proposal. Officers from BCC will be available at Nishkam Centre, Handsworth on the below dates.

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Areas

  • LOZELLS AND EAST HANDSWORTH

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Crime & Community Safety