Basingstoke & Dean Borough Council
Councillors:
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Committees:
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Meetings (2025):
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Meetings (2024):
72
Meeting
Cabinet - Basingstoke & Dean
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Tuesday, 8th October 2024
6:30 PM
Tuesday, 8th October 2024
6:30 PM
End:
Tuesday, 8th October 2024
8:00 PM
Tuesday, 8th October 2024
8:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
08 Oct 2024
08 Oct 2024
Location:
Committee Rooms 1 & 2 - Deanes
Committee Rooms 1 & 2 - Deanes
Webcast:
Available
Available
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Communities, Partnerships and Inclusion
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Sports, Leisure and Culture
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Climate and Ecological Emergency
Chair
Leader
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Major Projects and Regeneration
Committee Member
Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing
Agenda
1
Apologies for absence
Minutes
There were no apologies for absence.
2
Declarations of interest
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest.
3
Urgent matters
To consider any items of business, other than those shown on this agenda and which, by reason of special circumstances to be stated at the meeting, in the opinion of the Chairman, should be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency.
Minutes
There were no urgent matters.
4
Minutes of the meeting held on 10 September 2024
The Chair will move that the minutes of the meeting be signed as a correct record. The only part of the minutes that can be discussed is their accuracy.
Attachments:
- Document Printed minutes 10092024 1830 Cabinet 30 Sep 2024
Minutes
The minutes of the meeting held on 10 September 2024 were confirmed as an accurate record and signed by the Chair.
5
Leader and Portfolio Holders Announcements
Minutes
The Cabinet Member for Communities, Partnerships and Inclusion announced that the start of Black History Month had been marked with a flag raising ceremony at the Civic Offices on 1 October 2024. The theme for this year’s Black History Month was ‘Reclaiming Narratives’. He had also hosted an evening event to celebrate the Black communities in the borough. Several guest speakers provided invaluable contributions to the evening together with representatives who provided singing and African drumming. He concluded that he looked forward to being involved in other events during October to celebrate Black History Month.
6
Proposal to renew an existing Public Space Protection Order to tackle antisocial behaviour in the Town Centre and some surrounding parks and open spaces
This report recommends the renewal of the existing PSPO to address concerns relating to alcohol related antisocial behaviour. This includes the areas of; Basingstoke town centre, War Memorial Park, Eastrop Park, Glebe Gardens, Holy Ghost Cemetery, Victory Park and other small sections of Brookvale and Kings Furlong, Eastrop and Grove and Norden wards.
Recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Communities, Partnerships and Inclusion.
Recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Communities, Partnerships and Inclusion.
Attachments:
- Document Alcohol PSPO renewal 30 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 1 - Draft Public Spaces Protection Order 30 Sep 2024
Minutes
Cabinet considered a report which proposed the renewal of the existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for a further three years to address concerns relating to alcohol related anti-social behaviour in and around the town centre area. The Cabinet Member for Communities, Partnerships and Inclusion informed the meeting that feedback from a public consultation had shown overwhelming support for renewing the PSPO. He clarified that the order was not a ban on drinking in those areas covered by the PSPO but provided the necessary powers to deal with alcohol related antisocial behaviour.
Cabinet were supportive of the proposal. It was commented that it supported the café culture ambitions of the administration and ensured alcohol related anti-social behaviour could be dealt with whilst not preventing responsible alcohol consumption. It had contributed to the beginning of recovery following the Covid pandemic in the Top of the Town, further complemented by the work to clean and rejuvenate the area. The proposal to renew the PSPO was welcomed to support and encourage businesses to thrive in the Top of the Town.
Resolved: To agree that the Head of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer in consultation with the Head of Environment and Community Services renew the existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the maximum term of 3 years.
Cabinet were supportive of the proposal. It was commented that it supported the café culture ambitions of the administration and ensured alcohol related anti-social behaviour could be dealt with whilst not preventing responsible alcohol consumption. It had contributed to the beginning of recovery following the Covid pandemic in the Top of the Town, further complemented by the work to clean and rejuvenate the area. The proposal to renew the PSPO was welcomed to support and encourage businesses to thrive in the Top of the Town.
Resolved: To agree that the Head of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer in consultation with the Head of Environment and Community Services renew the existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the maximum term of 3 years.
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