Issue - decisions

Managing Unauthorised Encampments: Members Working Group Report

02/10/2020 - Managing Unauthorised Encampments: Members Working Group Report

RESOLVED that:-

(a)          Cabinet adopt the revised policy for the management of unauthorised encampments across BCP Council;

(b)          The working party be asked to explore the following options: the feasibility of providing alternative stopping places; the use of pre-emptive injunction against trespass; target hardening and management of incursions.  Their recommendations to be brought back to Cabinet within four months including the necessary governance, resources and consultation that would be required; and

(c)          a balanced approach to target hardening as local circumstance dictate be adopted.

Voting: 7:2

Portfolio Holder: Environment and Climate Change