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Approval of final proposals and consultation documents for proposed Coastal and Open Spaces Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)

20/01/2023 - Approval of final proposals and consultation documents for proposed Coastal and Open Spaces Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)

1.    Agree to commence a public consultation on the potential to implement Public Spaces Protection Orders in respect of the following:

       Playing loud music to include amplified or acoustic instruments or singing at levels which has a detrimental impact on others.

       To act in a manner which has a detrimental impact on others in the locality which includes but is not limited to, the irresponsible lighting of fires or BBQ’s, swearing, spitting, and causing intimidation either by an individual or a group.

       Overnight camping, staying or sleeping with or without a tent or gazebo, on beaches or open spaces.

       Overnight staying or sleeping within vehicles in car parks and other open spaces.

       On beaches and coastal areas a person or persons are prohibited from having open fires at any time. In addition BBQ’s on the beach or coastal areas can only be used/lit between the hours of 18:00 – 07:00.

       In open spaces a person or persons are prohibited from the following activities: the lighting of fires; lighting any barbecues; or using any article/object which causes a naked flame, and which poses a risk of fire.

2.    Agree that the public consultation shall commence on the 23 January 2023 for a period of four weeks.