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A new, borough-wide consultation has launched to seek residents' views on the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) and the deployment of the Community Safety Wardens.The PSPO has been in place since April 2022, giving Authorised Officers and Community Safety Wardens more powers to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in our parks and town centres. The PSPO prohibits&nbsp;anti-social behaviour concerning alcohol and substance use, urination and defecation, use of motor vehicles, pony and traps, and car cruising.The Community Safety Wardens provide a visible uniformed presence in our communities six days per week, engaging with the local community and businesses to identify concerns, respond to local issues and report incidents.Basildon Council is committed to ensuring our residents feel safe wherever they are in the borough.The consultation is available online. Alternatively, residents can call the council on 01268 533333 to complete a copy of the survey, where staff will be on-hand to provide support over the phone.The Community Safety team will be popping up in locations across the borough throughout September and October for residents to learn more about the consultation with support to complete it in person. Find dates and locations online - <a href="https://basildoncommunitysafety.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/community-safety-events/step1"></a><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://basildoncommunitysafety.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/community-safety-events/step1">https://basildoncommunitysafety.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/community-safety-events/step1 </a>The consultation will form a review of the Public Spaces Protection Order, which will be presented to the Cabinet later in the year. &nbsp;Councillor Melissa McGeorge, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Enforcement said: “We believe in Basildon, and we want to make sure that our town centres, parks and estates are welcoming to everyone who would live, work and visit here. To do that, we need to understand how local people feel about the Public Spaces Protection Order and the deployment of the Community Safety Wardens.“This consultation is residents’ opportunity to have their voices heard on how safe they feel when out and about, and their experience of anti-social behaviour in the borough. We want to hear from as many people as possible.”The consultation will run for a period of 6 weeks, closing on 21 October 2024.For regular updates on council news, sign up to receive the free weekly e-newsletter at<a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="http://www.basildon.gov.uk/keepintouch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.basildon.gov.uk/keepintouch</a><a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fvmm0dj30.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me%2FL0%2Fhttp%3A%252F%252Fwww.basildon.gov.uk%252Fkeepintouch%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2526utm_term%3D%2F1%2F0100019113881ab9-ce388e6a-ba6b-4ebc-b38b-c7805ef537de-000000%2FUFyuT1KxNd3KxI7mnhOhntrROiY%3D385&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmegan.grant%40basildon.gov.uk%7Cfd429c1cdba543114d4a08dcb301b6ae%7C0d65701a95a1475bb1035ee9951d74d7%7C0%7C0%7C638582067146912420%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=E64daPojgugHWh4mcSgtRapl2dZvZVoDRO5VkCEMT%2FY%3D&amp;reserved=0"></a>

Consultation launched to seek residents’ views on Public Spaces Protection Order

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Community Safety Events

The Community Safety Wardens are out and about patrolling key PSPO areas across the borough from 12pm-12am, Monday to Saturday.&nbsp;They&#39;re providing a high visibility presence, engaging with local businesses and residents, and deterring anti-social behaviour.If you see our Community Safety Wardens while patrolling, come and say hello, they&#39;re a friendly bunch who care about making a difference in the borough.If you need report anti-social behaviour relating to the PSPO, please click the link - <a href="https://www.basildon.gov.uk/article/9256/Public-Spaces-Protection-Order-PSPO-Reporting-Form" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.basildon.gov.uk/article/9256/Public-Spaces-Protection-Order-PSPO-Reporting-Form</a>PSPO Consultation Roadshows&nbsp;As part of the PSPO consultation Community Safety will be popping up in various places to promote the consultation and provide free crime prevention materials. You can find us below;<ul><li>11th September - 9am - 1pm - Laindon Community Centre</li><li>13th September - 9am - 1pm - Bas Centre</li><li>16th September - 10am -12pm - Billericay High Street&nbsp;</li><li>16th September - 2pm - 4pm - Basildon Bus station</li><li>19th September - 10am -12pm - Wickford High Street</li><li>19th September - 2pm - 4pm - Northlands Park</li><li>23rd September - 10am - 12pm - Outside The Place, Pitsea</li><li>23rd September - 2pm - 4pm - Basildon Sporting Village</li><li>27th September - 11am-1pm - Lake Meadows</li><li>27th September - 2pm - 4pm - Laindon Tesco (TBC)</li><li>1st October - 11am - 1pm - Eastgate</li><li>1st October - 2pm - 4pm - Kingswood Shops</li><li>2nd October - 11.30am - 1.30pm - Wickford Memorial Park</li><li>2nd October - 2.30pm - 4.30pm - Triangle Shops</li><li>9th October - 10am - 12pm - Pitsea Market</li><li>9th October - 2pm - 4pm - Mayflower Retail Park (TBC)</li><li>11th October - 10am - 12pm - Stacey&#39;s Corner</li><li>11th October - 2pm - 4pm - Human Kind Caf&eacute;&nbsp;</li></ul>

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Report Anti-Social Behaviour

When reporting anti-social behaviour please give as much information as possible such as date, time, location and names of persons involved if known. If you have to report any incident to <a class="fr-green" href="https://www.essex.police.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Essex Police(opens new window)</a> make sure you ask for the crime log number and make a note of it, as this will help us gather evidence.<a class="fr-green" href="https://www5.basildon.gov.uk/report/AntiSocialBehaviour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Do it Online - Report anti-social behaviour</a>Telephone: 01268 533333The telephone reporting&nbsp;service is&nbsp;available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm (except on&nbsp;Bank Holidays).IMPORTANT&nbsp;- Outside working hours and in an emergency. If you need immediate help please dial 999 for Police, Fire or Ambulance.

<table id="isPasted"><thead><tr><th>Problem</th><th>Guidance</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Neighbour&nbsp;problems</td><td>If the problem is with a neighbour then we recommend that you try and talk to the neighbour to see if the problem can be sorted out between you. You should only take this action if you feel it is safe and appropriate to do so.Once you have spoken to the neighbour, allow a reasonable time before doing anything more, to see if there is any improvement. If there is no improvement then&nbsp;<a class="fr-green" href="https://www5.basildon.gov.uk/report/AntiSocialBehaviour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">report anti-social behaviour online</a> .</td></tr><tr><td>Actual or threatened violence and/or damage.</td><td>If the anti-social behaviour includes someone being:1. violent or threatening you with violence2. damaging or threatening damage to your propertyyou should contact&nbsp;<a class="fr-green" href="https://www.essex.police.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Essex Police(opens new window)</a> immediately, then&nbsp;<a class="fr-green" href="https://www5.basildon.gov.uk/report/AntiSocialBehaviour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">contact the Anti-social Behaviour Team</a>.</td></tr><tr><td>Hate crime</td><td>We take any allegations and incidents of hate crime very seriously and we will help any resident who is a victim of hate crime.If a tenant or a &nbsp;leaseholder (or a member of their household or visitor to their property) threatens, abuses or insults anyone in this manner they risk prosecution and could lose their home.If you are the victim of any hate crime you should contact &nbsp;<a href="https://www.essex.police.uk/" target="_blank">Essex Police(opens new window)</a> immediately, then&nbsp;<a href="https://www5.basildon.gov.uk/report/AntiSocialBehaviour" target="_self">contact the Anti-social Behaviour Team</a>.</td></tr><tr><td>Noise nuisance</td><td>If the problem is noise nuisance you should contact Basildon Council&#39;s <a class="fr-green" href="https://www.basildon.gov.uk/evh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Environmental Health services</a>.</td></tr><tr><td>Youth nuisance and other problems</td><td>Any other reports of anti social behaviour such as youth nuisance should be reported to <a class="fr-green" href="https://www5.basildon.gov.uk/report/AntiSocialBehaviour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Anti-social Behaviour Team</a> with details of the problem.</td></tr></tbody></table>New Content: Text

<h2 id="isPasted">What happens once you have reported anti-social behaviour</h2><ul id="isPasted"><li>Our Anti-Social Behaviour team will acknowledge your report and where appropriate give you advice on how to sort the problem out.</li><li>Some problems can be resolved easily but if the anti-social behaviour is more serious we will need to arrange an interview to talk to you in more detail before we start a full investigation.</li><li>At the initial interview an account of what has happened so far will be taken to help us decide on the most appropriate action.</li><li>In very serious cases we will make contact with you within 1 working day.</li><li>In all other cases we aim to hold this interview within&nbsp;4 working days of you making your complaint.</li><li>During the interview, we will assess the type of problem you are experiencing and possible solutions will be discussed with you.</li><li>At the end of the interview we will agree an action plan with you, setting out what will happen next.</li><li>This will usually include gathering further evidence and contacting other witnesses or agencies.</li><li>In some cases we may ask you to keep a log of any further incidents in an incident diary.</li><li>If for any reason you are unable to complete diaries, alternative methods of collecting information can be considered.</li><li>With your permission we may refer you to a mediation agency that can help resolve conflict between neighbours concerning excessive noise, children, &nbsp;parking disputes, barking dogs and parties.&nbsp;</li><li>We may also refer you to Basildon Council&#39;s <a class="fr-green" href="https://www.basildon.gov.uk/evh">Environmental Health Services</a> who can help deal with more serious noise nuisance or dog problems.</li><li>We will treat any information you give us as confidential and will not use it without your consent.</li><li>We will ask your permission before we contact the person you are complaining about.</li><li>[Basildon Council] will consider all the options available when investigating and taking action in a case of anti-social behaviour.&nbsp;</li><li>The actions, which include fast track responses in serious cases, are increasing, with the emphasis being on bringing about real changes in the behaviour of those who cause anti-social behaviour.</li><li>We have a range of <a class="fr-green" href="https://www.basildon.gov.uk/article/3666/Our-powers-to-tackle-ASB">powers to tackle anti-social behaviour</a> and we will take action against anyone who is committing anti-social behaviour regardless of whether they are a tenant or not (with the exception of action against the tenancy).</li></ul>

<h2 id="isPasted">Essex Restorative and Mediation Service</h2>In some circumstances, we may recommend using the Essex Restorative and Mediation Service. The service provides individuals harmed by crime, conflict, or antisocial behaviour an opportunity to communicate with the person responsible, and aims to find positive, mutually agreed outcomes for all.It is a voluntary process and both sides must agree for contact to take place. This is a free service. For more information, please visit: &nbsp;<a class="fr-green" href="https://restorativeessex.co.uk/">Home - Restorative Justice (restorativeessex.co.uk)</a>

Have your say on the borough's PSPO (Public Spaces Protection Order) - Consultation closes 21 October 2024.

Respond to the full PSPO Consultation

PSPO Consultation

The Council would like your views on the the current Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) which prohibits various types of anti-social behaviour and proposed variations to the Order.&nbsp; Residents are being invited to feedback on the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covering specific Restricted Areas within the Borough to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) concerning alcohol and substance use, urination and defecation, use of motor vehicles, pony and traps and car cruising. Residents will also be asked questions about the proposed variations to the Order. Who do we want to hear from? This consultation is open to anyone who lives, works, visits, represents local communities, has a business or owns land within the borough. We are also keen to hear from partners and stakeholders who may be impacted by the order. Thank you in advance for completing the consultation and providing your views on the proposed PSPO for Basildon Borough.&nbsp;

Please find the current PSPO below:

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Proposed variations - Bicycles

Bicycles - The Council is proposing to impose a Borough-wide prohibition to tackle the anti-social use of bicycles in public spaces as there is evidence to suggest this type of ASB is negatively impact on residents and their feelings of safety.We are not trying to discourage the use of bicycles, as this is a healthy activity, however some restrictions may be required to manage ASB such as riding in large groups, wheelies, riding close to pedestrians, and riding without consideration to traffic.&nbsp;

Proposed variations – Amplifiers 

The Council is proposing to impose a prohibition in Basildon Town Centre to tackle the anti-social use of amplifiers as there is evidence to suggest this type of ASB and the associated noise nuisance negatively impacts on residents, visitors, and businesses.&nbsp;We are not trying to discourage the expression of arts within the borough, and the prohibition will not affect planned events, however restrictions may need to be in place to manage noise nuisance being experienced.&nbsp;

Proposed variations – Illegal use of motor vehicles to include e-bikes and Basildon Town Centre

The Council is proposing to impose the existing illegal use of motor vehicles prohibition in Basildon Town Centre to tackle the anti-social use of motor vehicles as there is evidence to suggest this type of ASB negatively impacts on residents, visitors, and businesses.&nbsp;The Council is also proposing to include e-bikes within the existing prohibition.&nbsp;

Existing PSPO and Community Safety Warden Scheme 

This section is about getting your feedback on the effectiveness of the PSPO in general and the enforcement activity that is being delivered alongside this, including the deployment of the Community Safety Wardens.&nbsp;Your feedback will help to review and shape the PSPO and the Community Safety Warden service and ensure it remains fit for purpose.&nbsp;

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PSPO FAQs

<header id="isPasted"><h1 tabindex="0">Frequently asked questions</h1></header>Following public consultation, Basildon Borough Council has approved the implementation of a borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB).The PSPO will prohibit&nbsp;ASB concerning alcohol and substance use, urination and defecation, use of motor vehicles, pony and traps, and car cruising. The PSPO has been designed to ensure you can use and enjoy public spaces without experiencing ASB&nbsp;associated with the above.The PSPO will be in force from 1&nbsp;April 2022 until midnight on 31&nbsp;March 2025 and will provide additional powers to authorised officers to enforce the prohibitions within the order, supporting our partners in tackling these issues, to make the borough a safer place for all.When implementing the PSPO it was agreed to undertake an annual review to ensure it remained fit for purpose. It was agreed in October 2023 to vary the order to include additional locations within Schedule, 3 Schedule 4, and Schedule 5 and comes into force on 1st December 2023 for the remainder of the three-year period.Please see our Frequently Asked Questions below: