The report of the Director of Neighbourhood Services recommends the implementation of 2 Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), one in New Brighton and the other in West Kirby. The recommendation follows a period of increased anti-social behaviour in these areas following the COVID-19 health emergency.

Resolved - That approval be given to the implementation, for the period of 2 years, of:

(a)  a Public Spaces Protection Order in the New Brighton area; and

(b)  a Public Spaces Protection Order in the West Kirby area

as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.

As set out in the report.

Currently there are no permanent orders or restrictions in place to address this anti-social behaviour. Merseyside Police have implemented several Dispersal Zones in the area over the past number of months, however, complaints to the Police have not fallen despite Dispersal notices being issued.

The proposed Orders would provide a more permanent solution than ad hoc Dispersal Orders. The proposed Orders would be enforceable by Council officers and Police Officers within Merseyside Police. 

In relation to littering, the areas affected have been supplied with additional bins for the disposal of litter, but this has not resulted in a reduction in the number of issues reported in relation to littering.