Following a series of complaints and incidents in and around Brentwood Town Centre involving anti-social behaviour of several types, the Corporate Enforcement Team investigated the use of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to assist in controlling activities that were causing concern.

A draft Order was produced to address evidenced issues in the town centre following liaison with legal advisers, Essex Police, Essex Police Fire & Crime Commissioner, and stakeholders in the area proposed to be covered by the Order.

The draft Order covered the main Brentwood town centre area including the High Street and surrounding areas and incorporating roads down to Brentwood rail station.

Members supported Order being put into place and praised the work put into this and getting the officers accredited. 

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Parker and SECONDED by Cllr Bridge to approve the recommendations in the report.

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:

1.    To consider the outcome of the consultation which has been undertaken and the comments received set out in Appendix A (of the report).

2.    To approve the Final Order set out in Appendix B (of the report).

Reasons for Recommendation

To effectively address issues of anti-social behaviour in and around Brentwood Town Centre and reduce the fear of crime. To enable the use of relevant powers of enforcement needed to tackle the issues covered by the Order and to make our community safer and a more pleasant place for anyone who visits, lives or works in our town centre.