Abbots Pool has been closed to the public due to antisocial behaviour.
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New orders to tackle antisocial behaviour and make public spaces more welcoming in North Somerset are now in effect.
Since Thursday, two new dog control orders, those extending to cover skate parks as well as a prohibition on swimming at a nature reserve pool are now in force.
PSPOs also include dog control orders aimed at encouraging responsible dog ownership.
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The orders can be enforced by designated police officers, police community support officers (PCSOs), North Somerset Council staff and other officers authorised by the council.
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Dog walking
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North Somerset councillors outlined areas which will be deemed no dog zones in the district as it drew up a list of Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) based on more than 500 public responses.
Acts which will be considered a breach of PSPOs as of April now include failing to stop playing music or instruments when asked to do so and using or driving a vehicle in a manner likely to cause alarm, harassment, distress or a public nuisance .
The list of PSPOs was agreed upon by the council at its latest executive meeting on February 11, with hopes to make North Somerset a more welcoming space - though the proposal that aggressive begging should be considered a PSPO will be subject to further consultation.
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12:00 PM February 5, 2021
North Somerset to introduce new orders - tackling anti-social behaviour make public spaces more welcoming
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New and amended orders aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour and to make public spaces more welcoming are set to be approved next week.
North Somerset Council s Executive will consider a number of changes to the Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) at its meeting on February 11.
The council first introduced PSPOs in 2017 to deter people or groups committing anti-social behaviour in public places.
They are enforced by designated council staff, police officers and police community support officers (PCSOs) and other officers authorised by the council.