Request:
“Does the council have a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), created
under the 2014 Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act, which
includes a ban on rough sleeping and/or “persistent” and/or
“aggressive begging (or similar terms) in its territory?
If yes, please provide details of:
– When it was created and its exact wording.
– The details of Public Space Protection Order and where it applies
– How many people have been prosecuted by the council for failing to
comply with a PSPO? Provide details for each prosecution – date,
conviction etc.”
Response:
Please note that Devon County Council is not responsible for Homelessness or Public Space Protection Orders and therefore does not hold the information requested. This is a function provided by district and unitary councils in Devon. Please contact them directly using the information on the links provided to obtain this information.