How anti-social behaviour in Chesterfield town centre will continue to be tackled
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Two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) currently cover Chesterfield town centre after they were introduced in December 2017.
Among other things, the orders forbid the consumption of alcohol, drug-taking and begging in the restricted area.
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As part of the PSPOs, officers also work with organisations like Pathways to try and help those who are homeless and sleeping rough on the streets.
Members of Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet are expected to agree to renew the orders for another three years from December 15 when they meet virtually on Tuesday.
A council spokesperson said: “Since their introduction in December 2017, the PSPOs have been an effective mechanism to support tackling town centre anti-social behaviour and street drinking.
“The PSPOs have become a crucial part of the menu of interventions available to the police and Chesterfield Borough Council enforcement officers when faced with issues pertaining to anti-social behaviour and street drinking.”
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Hide AdFigures show officers used the orders 129 times since December 2017 and the end of August this year.
The council spokesperson added: “Given the number of times PSPO interventions have been used, it is recommended that the PSPOs are renewed to continue to provide the police and Chesterfield Borough Council officers an appropriate and proportionate suite of actions to continue to support tackling town centre anti-social behaviour and street drinking.
“Providing a safe, secure and vibrant town centre will support employment, learning and development opportunities for residents of the borough.”
No members of the public commented on the renewal of the PSPOs during a consultation exercise run the by the council.
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Hide AdHardyal Dhindsa, Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, and Chief Superintendent Hayley Barnett, Derbyshire Constabulary’s North Divisional Commander, said they supported the extension of the orders.
When the PSPOs were introduced three years ago, Councillor Tricia Gilby, the council’s leader, said: “We know that people have concerns about anti-social behaviour in Chesterfield town centre.
“We introduced these measures after consulting with local residents and town centre businesses to ensure people who live, work and socialise in our great and historic town centre feel safe.”