Issue - meetings

Councillor R. Barratt

To note the update on a potential unauthorised moorings PSPO.

Cabinet received an update on a potential Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for unauthorised moorings.

Cabinet noted that there were currently insufficient grounds to satisfy the conditions for a PSPO to be issued and acknowledged that enforcement would continue to be undertaken by the Joint Enforcement Team (JET) and isolated cases of ASB dealt with by the issuing of community protection warning letters and notices.

Resolved to note the update on a potential moorings PSPO.

Councillor R. Barratt

To receive a report on the consultation responses on unauthorised Mooring and a proposed Public Space Protection Order.

Cabinet received a report on the responses to consultation on unauthorised Mooring and a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).

Spelthorne, Elmbridge and Runnymede Borough Councils are considering options along a specified area of the River Thames due to the unreasonable and persistent nature of mooring without consent, which is having a detrimental effect on those living in the locality.

Resolved to:

1.    note the Consultation responses; and

2.    agree that the results of the initial stakeholder consultation are considered with Elmbridge BC and Runnymede BC to propose next steps and thereafter to report back to Cabinet. 

Reasons for Decision

To engage with the community on a proposed change to enforcement on the River Thames.

To work in partnership with other councils to achieve a consistent approach to mooring enforcement in this area.