Decision details

(1)     That approval be given to the implementation of a Boroughwide Public Space Protection Order for alcohol to enable authorised officers / constables, where satisfied that nuisance or disorder associated with alcohol is occurring, to require people not to consume alcohol in the area and to surrender any alcohol in their possession.

(2)     That approval be given to the implementation of a Boroughwide Public Space Protection Order to tackle nuisance caused by dog fouling making it:-

(a)     an offence for a person in charge of a dog to fail to pick up the dog’s faeces forthwith should it defecate whilst in their control;

(b)     an offence for a person in charge of a dog to fail to be able to produce a receptacle to pick up dog faeces such as a dog poo bag;

(c)     an offence for a person in charge of a dog to allow a dog into an enclosed children’s play area / sports area.

Registered disability assistance dogs and their owners to be exempt from the requirements of the order.

(3)     That approval be given to the implementation of a Boroughwide Public Space Protection Order to tackle the risks associated with BBQs and fires in public spaces by :-

(a)     making it an offence to have fires / BBQs in public spaces in Sandwell and not to stop these when requested to do so by authorised officers / constables;

(b)     requiring individuals to surrender anything in their possession which an authorised officer / constable or has reasonable suspicion to be an article that has been used OR is likely to be used in conjunction with these prohibited activities.

(4)     That approval be given for alcohol, dog fouling and BBQs and fires Boroughwide Public Space Protection Orders to be implemented for a period of three years commencing 1 March 2024;

(5)     That the Director Borough Economy, or any successor position, be authorised to implement, monitor and enforce the Public Spaces Protection Orders.