Sevenoaks District Council proposes PSPOs to tackle anti-social behaviour
Riverside, Eynsford and Westminster Fields, Horton Kirby targeted for new measures
Sevenoaks District Council is planning to introduce Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) at Riverside in Eynsford and Westminster Fields in Horton Kirby to address issues of anti-social behaviour, nuisance parking, and motorcycle disturbances.
PSPOs authorize the Police and the Council to issue warnings and fixed penalty notices for activities prohibited under the orders.
Such orders also prevent individuals from returning to these areas for 24 hours if their conduct is likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress.
To bring these PSPOs into effect, the Council is seeking input from locals, businesses, and community groups.
Cllr Lesley Dyball, Cabinet Member for People & Places, underscored the seriousness of anti-social behaviour and emphasized the collaboration with the Police and other partners to mitigate issues at these locations.
Dyball said, “We take anti-social behaviour very seriously. We have listened carefully to the community who have concerns about behaviour at both locations, especially during the warmer, longer days."
Residents are encouraged to participate in a short survey addressing the concerns in both areas before midnight on 27th March.
For more information and to complete the surveys, visit www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/PSPO .