Decision

The Cabinet Member for Community and Collaboration has decided to approve a new Anti-Social Behaviour Public Spaces Protection Order for a period of three years in Folkestone & Hythe District Council.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations for the new Order were approved.

summary: The decision at stake is the approval of a new Anti-Social Behaviour Public Spaces Protection Order for a period of three years in Folkestone & Hythe District Council.

topline: The Cabinet Member for Community and Collaboration has decided to approve a new Anti-Social Behaviour Public Spaces Protection Order for a period of three years in Folkestone & Hythe District Council.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves restrictions and requirements to tackle antisocial behaviour, which could impact different stakeholders in the community.

affected_stakeholders: ["Folkestone & Hythe District Council", "Public", "Individuals engaging in antisocial behaviour"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://folkestone-hythe.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3354

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Community and Collaboration

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report sets out the final draft of the Order to Cabinet for sign off after the 6 week consultation Period.  The new Order will supersede the existing Order due to expire in June 2025. The Order includes requirements and restrictions to tackle Antisocial Behaviour across the district, under Antisocial Behaviour Crime and Police Act 2014.  

Content: This report sets out the final draft of the Order to Cabinet for sign off after the 6 week consultation Period.  The new Order will supersede the existing Order due to expire in June 2025. The Order includes requirements and restrictions to tackle Antisocial Behaviour across the district, under Antisocial Behaviour Crime and Police Act 2014.   DECISION: 1)       To receive and note report C/25/09 2)       To approve the new ‘Folkestone & Hythe District Council Anti-Social Behaviour Public Spaces Protection Order 2025’ for a period of three years.     Reasons for decision:   Cabinet is asked to agree to the recommendations set out below: a) The ASB PSPO supports the council’s objectives to tackle anti-social behaviour in public spaces. b) The responses received from the public consultation exercise were in favour of the continuation of the ASB PSPO and the current measures  

Date of Decision: June 11, 2025