The Portfolio Holder for Planning, Housing, Regulatory Services and Environment presented a report from the Director of Public Health on a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) being proposed in response to growing concern and evidence that anti-social behaviour (ASB) within Shrewsbury Town Centre was affecting local businesses, residents, visitors and local agencies.

            RESOLVED:

            That Cabinet agrees, with any necessary amendments, the proposed Public Spaces Protection Order as detailed in Appendix A and the accompanying consultation documentation as detailed in Appendix B and to instruct the Trading Standards and Licensing Operations Manager to initiate an eight-week period of consultation and to arrange for the results to be brought back to Cabinet for further consideration and any further necessary amendment.