Decision - Nelson Row Public Space Protection Order

Brighton and Hove Equalities, Community Safety & Human Rights Committee Decided 13 Oct 2023 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Equalities, Community Safety & Human Rights Committee

Report author

Simon Bannister

Published

13 Oct 2023

Reference

7042

As published

the council's own words, unedited

The purpose of this report is to describe concerns around disorderly and antisocial behaviour taking place at Nelson Row which runs between the Milner and Kingswood housing blocks, and to seek consent for a Public Space Protection Order authorising a gating scheme placing access restrictions on Row as a remedy to these concerns.

RESOLVED: That Committee: 1. Approved the draft Nelson Row Public Space Protection Order (See appendix 1)

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The report sought approval for a Public Space Protection Order to enable two gates on Nelson Row, addressing speeding motorcycles, drug-related disorder and antisocial behaviour. The proposal was supported by local residents, including a petition with 48 signatures, and would be funded through existing council housing budgets.

Recommendation

That the committee approve the draft Nelson Row Public Space Protection Order.

Financial impact

Costs for construction, installation and ongoing maintenance of the gates will be funded through the Housing Revenue Account Environmental Improvement budget; staffing and administration costs will be met from existing budget resources. No specific amount was stated.

Ward affected

Queens Park

Decision maker

Equalities, Community Safety and Human Rights Committee

Date in document

13 Oct 2023

Stakeholders named

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Residents of the Milner and Kingswood housing developmentsPuffin Nursery staff and parentsSussex PoliceSussex Police & Crime CommissionerBrighton & Hove City Council Housing Estates Services

Next steps

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Approve the draft Nelson Row Public Space Protection Order, if agreed by the committee.
Construct and install two gates across Nelson Row.
Manage ongoing access and maintenance through BHCC Housing Estates Services.
Review the Public Space Protection Order every three years.

Precedents

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