Decision details
Extension of a Public Space Protection Order to deal with car cruises
PDF 79 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate Change & Environment
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
The Cabinet Member for Sustainable Stockport has given approval to the extension of the existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to prevent car cruises for a further three year period.
Gatherings of vehicles had previously taken place on a regular basis in Stockport which had led to increasing numbers of complains about dangerous driving, anti-social behaviour, litter and noise nuisance.
Since the introduction of the PSPO, there has been a significant reduction in car cruising in Stockport. Seven fixed-penalty notices have been issued since May 2017, and the PSPO has been effective in preventing a number of attempts to restart car cruises.
The results of the consultation strongly supported the extension of the PSPO for a further three year period.
Alternative options considered:
People involved in car cruising have asked for an area to be made available to hold these events. Given the risks associated with dangerous driving and public liability this is not something that the Council will provide.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None
Decision Reference: CMDSS25
Contact: Ian O'Donnell, Services to Place Email: ian.odonnell@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161-474-4175.
Publication date: 02/03/2020
Date of decision: 28/02/2020
Effective from: 07/03/2020
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