Council looks to extend anti-social behaviour protections in the Chilterns
Bucks Council want to hear from those affected
Protections against anti-social behaviour in Chilterns' car parks are about to expire.
Buckinghamshire Council want to know if the Public Space Protection Orders should be extended past April.
A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is a legal power which allows councils to deal with a specific nuisance or problem in a defined area.
These are problems that negatively affect the quality of life for local people.
The order imposes conditions on the use of that area and these conditions apply to everybody.
The order for the 21 car parks has been in place since 2018 and is due to expire at the end of April 2021.
It "prohibits the use of a motor vehicle, or creation of noise from a motor vehicle, or behaviour by a person in a way likely to cause nuisance or annoyance to a member of the public, or a risk of harm, damage or injury to a person or property."
Cllr Gareth Williams, Cabinet Member for Communities & Public Health, said:
"If you are worried about anti-social behaviour in any of these car parks, this consultation is an opportunity to say if you would like the PSPO to remain in place or not.
"There is also the chance to add any comments that you feel need to be considered."
How to have your say
The consultation, along with further details about the PSPO, timings, the names of the 21 car parks and maps of their locations can be found here**.**
If you need the consultation survey in another format, contact the Council at communitysafety.csb@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
The closing date for this consultation is 21 February 2021.
Buckinghamshire Council will review the comments received and make a final decision on the PSPO extensions by the end of April 2021.
If agreed, the order will be extended for either one or two further years.