Cumberland Council is asking for residents help with a consultation for a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).
Following Local Government Reorganisation, the three separate PSPO’s for the former district councils have or are due to expire and given their important role; it now proposed to bring forward a new order for Cumberland Council.
The PSPOs, governed by the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, provide local authorities with versatile tools to address the broad and growing impact of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB). Recognising councils as well-suited to identify such concerns, these orders empower councils to safeguard the community and uphold the quality of public spaces.
Commencing today, Monday 18 March, the consultation invites public participation to gather insights into the proposed legal order. Cumberland Council seeks to address various areas within the PSPO, including the requirement for dogs to be on leads in specific places such as designated play areas and a wide range of other anti-social activity.
Residents are encouraged to learn more and participate in the online survey at Cumberland Council’s website, with the survey remaining open until midnight on Tuesday 12 April.
Cumberland Councillor Denise Rollo, Executive Member for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places, said:
“We would like to thank all our partners, in particular the Police, for their invaluable support, and contributions to the revised Public Space Protection Order.
“Through collaborative efforts we have examined all areas of concern, striking what we believe is the right balance. This is crucial in safeguarding our Cumberland community, ensuring its safety, and upholding the high standards of the council's environment and green spaces so that everyone can enjoy living, working and visiting the area.
“I would like to encourage all residents to complete the survey, which only takes five minutes to do, as your input is instrumental in shaping the future of the Public Space Protection Order."