Decision

The council has decided to extend the West Bromwich Town Centre Public Space Protection Order for three years, continuing to prohibit certain activities in the area.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved to extend the Public Space Protection Order and continue to prohibit certain activities in the area.

summary: The decision at stake is the extension of the existing West Bromwich Town Centre Public Space Protection Order for a period of three years.

topline: The council has decided to extend the West Bromwich Town Centre Public Space Protection Order for three years, continuing to prohibit certain activities in the area.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves restrictions on certain activities in a public space, which could be seen as limiting individual freedoms.

affected_stakeholders: ["Residents of West Bromwich Town Centre", "Local businesses", "Individuals engaging in prohibited activities"]

contentiousness_score: 6

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

URL: https://sandwell.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1009

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: (1)          that approval is given to extend the existing West Bromwich Town Centre Public Space Protection Order for a period of three years commencing 4 December 2024;   (2)          that the Public Space Protection Order continues to prohibit the following activities at all times: ·      Harassment, alarm, or distress: Acting in a manner, or inciting others to act in a manner, that causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress to any person; ·      Threatening behaviour or violence: Threatening or using violence or being verbally abusive towards any person; ·      Begging or loitering for the purpose of begging: Begging or asking members of the public for money or loitering with the intent of begging or asking for money; ·      Obstructing roads and footpaths: Causing a motor vehicle or trailer to stand on a road or footpath, creating unnecessary obstruction.   (3)          that approval is given to authorise the Executive Director of Place to implement, monitor, and enforce the Public Space Protection Order.  

Date of Decision: December 4, 2024