New Town PSPO

Overview

Overview

Birmingham City Council is considering the use of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to combat anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the New Town area of Birmingham. 

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 evidence obtained by the local policing teams. The behaviours complained about include groups and gangs displaying harassing and intimidating behaviours and persons under the influence of alcohol behaving in threatening and abusive ways. We propose that the order is in place for 3 years.

The order will require that any young person found to be in breach of the prohibitions will be referred to the Early Intervention Team at the Youth Offending Service, who will provide appropriate diversionary measures.  Any person found in breach with alcohol issues will be referred to the appropriate alcohol rehabilitation services for support.

This consultation is now live until midnight on the 1st August 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 within the proposed 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 by the ASB Steering Group, as to whether or not the Order will be made.

If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact me using the below details.  Likewise if you require this consultation in a different language or format please let me know and I can arrange for it to be provided to you.

Emma Postin

ASB Partnerships Manager – Birmingham City Centre

07548 123321

Emma.postin@birmingham.gov.uk