Decision details

The Cabinets will be asked to consider and approve the addition of the following condition to the existing town centre PSPO: Non-congregation of vehicles to reduce incidences of anti-social behaviour.

RESOLVED:

That:

(1)     the addition of a new condition to the existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for Bury St Edmunds town centre, the relevant restricted area of which as shown in Appendix C to Report No: OAS/SE/19/005, be approved, as set out below:

No persons shall, within the restricted area:

Gather in groups of two or more motor vehicles for purposes other than simply parking which will cause or is likely to cause harassment, alarm and distress to others by performing any of the activities listed below:

(a)     Using a motor vehicle to race or perform stunts.

(b)     Repeatedly sounding horns and/or revving engines (as to cause a public nuisance).

(c)     Playing music excessively loud (as to cause a public nuisance).

(d)     Using foul or abusive language.

(e)     Using threatening, intimidating behaviour towards another person.

(f)      Causing obstruction on a public highway, or a publicly accessible space, whether moving or stationary.

(2)     For clarification purposes, it be noted that the above additional condition to the PSPO will be operational for 24 hours a day.