Decision details

1. Approve the variation of the Public Spaces (Cheltenham) Order 2023 as outlined in this report; and 2. To delegate authority to the Head of Public Protection to take all the necessary steps to implement the decision as per the statutory requirement

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Decision Maker: Director of Governance, Housing and Communities and Monitoring Officer - Claire Hughes

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

That the Director of Governance, Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Cabinet Member for Safety and Communities:
1. Approve the variation of the Public Spaces (Cheltenham) Order 2023 as outlined in this report; and
2. To delegate authority to the Head of Public Protection to take all the necessary steps to implement the decision as per the statutory requirements

Reasons for the decision:

To respond to increasing issues associated with street and public consumption of alcohol that gives rise to alarm, distress and harassment in the local community.

Alternative options considered:

The Director of Governance, Housing and Communities can decide not to vary the PSPO as outlined in this report.

Finance Comments: n/a

Declarations: none

Other reasons / organisations consulted

As outlined in the covering report.

Contact: Louis Krog, Head of Public Protection and DEPLO Email: [email protected].

Publication date: 26/03/2026

Date of decision: 25/03/2026

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