Have your say on parks and open spaces PSPO review
Residents are being invited to have their say on how green spaces across Newcastle-under-Lyme are managed in the future.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is carrying out a consultation as part of a review of its Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) covering parks and open spaces.
The existing order, which expires in November, gives the Council additional powers to tackle specific problems affecting residents’ quality of life at 211 locations across the borough, including Brampton Park, Kidsgrove Memorial Gardens, Queens Gardens, Silverdale Cemetery and Station Walks.
The Council is considering restrictions relating to alcohol, dog fouling, dog control, temporary structures and other forms of anti-social behaviour.
Residents can take part in the consultation until Thursday, 1 October.
Cllr. Ben Simpson, Cabinet member for Waste, Recycling and Green Spaces, said:
Our parks and open spaces are among the borough’s greatest assets. They are hugely valued by residents and visitors, and we want to make sure they remain safe, clean and welcoming for everyone.
The vast majority of people enjoy them responsibly. But when a small minority spoil them through anti-social behaviour, dog fouling or other nuisance, we need the powers to step in and deal with it.
This review is about making sure those powers are strong, sensible and fit for purpose. I would encourage residents and visitors who use our parks and open spaces to take a few minutes to have their say.”
Anyone who breaches a PSPO can be prosecuted or issued with a £100 fixed penalty notice.