URL: https://democracy.newcastle.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=13835

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities - Councillor Irim Ali

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report proposes the introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for a problematic area in Newburn known as Kingfisher Boulevard.  

Content: This report proposes the introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for a problematic area in Newburn known as Kingfisher Boulevard.   Approve a new PSPO, after considering the legal test required by legislation outlined in this report, to include:   ·  Driving a motor vehicle ("motor vehicle" is defined in the schedule) at excessive speed causing or being likely to cause a nuisance to persons in the locality of the restricted area. ·  When driving a motor vehicle causing repeated sudden and rapid acceleration or deceleration of the motor vehicle causing or being likely to cause a nuisance to persons in the locality of the restricted area. ·  Racing other motor vehicles causing or being likely to cause a nuisance to persons in the locality of the restricted area. ·  Performing stunts using a motor vehicle causing or being likely to cause a nuisance and/or danger to persons in the locality of the restricted area. Performing stunts includes but is not limited to doughnutting, drifting, handbrake turns, wheelies, wheel spins or any other motor vehicle related activities which cause or are likely to cause a nuisance and/or danger to persons in the locality of the restricted area. Descriptions of the activities of doughnutting, handbrake turns, drifting, wheelies and wheel spins are set out in the schedule. ·  Sounding motor vehicle horns other than in accordance with the Highway Code in a manner causing or being likely to cause a nuisance to persons in the locality of the restricted area. ·  Playing amplified music in a motor vehicle or powered from a motor vehicle causing or being likely to cause a nuisance to persons in the locality of the restricted area. ·  During an activity specified in points above, using threatening and/or abusive language or otherwise intimidating another person causing or likely to cause a nuisance to persons in the locality of the restricted area.  

Date of Decision: January 16, 2025