Issue - meetings

This report considers an additional Public Spaces Protection Order be implemented on a specific area in order to prevent and reduce the impact of fly tipping.

Purpose of report

To consider the implantation of an additional Public Spaces Protection Order on a specific area in order to prevent and reduce the impact of fly tipping.

Decision

That Cabinet:

1. Notes the results of the public consultation on the proposed new Public Spaces Protection Order.

2. Approves the implementation of a new Public Spaces Protection Order (contained within Appendix 2) for the Prevention of Vehicle Access (except for authorised vehicles) to prevent fly tipping with the installation of a gate at the north entrance to the Old A17 Pottergate Road, Fulbeck.

Alternative options considered and rejected

If the proposed PSPO had not been approved, South Kesteven District Council would have a reduced ability in which to prevent incidences of fly tipping in this area.

Reasons for decision

To ensure an effective mechanism was available to prevent fly tipping as detailed in the Order.

The area in question was a known vulnerable area for fly tipping on public and private land. This provided a nuisance for the local land owner who was required to clear the land and dispose of the fly tipping in a responsible way, in conjunction with SKDC.

Warning signage had been posted in the area, however incidents of fly tipping had continued to be reported. In June 2020 land in SKDC and North Kesteven District Council (NKDC) became a victim to large scale fly tipping, consisting of part-processed waste of around 40 tonnes. This incident was still being investigated.

As part of the proposal Lincolnshire County Council would install a gate to the north entrance onto the old A17 at Pottergate Road. The South entrance to this road close to the present day A17 had already been made inaccessible to road users.

A consultation was conducted from 11 December 2023 to 8 January 2024, and this demonstrated broad support for implementation of the Order. The Order would be recommended for three years.

Members made the following comments on the report:

·       Environmental Protection were to be praised.

·       The lane was only of use to the local farmers, and there was no need for vehicular access. There would still be access for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

·       CCTV on the lane may be required in the future if the fly tipping continued.

·       The costs for clearing the waste on the site had been borne by NKDC, SKDC and the local landowner.

·       Residents were encouraged to report fly tipping and littering through the SKDC, and Lincolnshire County Council websites.