Barrier plan to stop fly-tipping on patch of disused land in Penyrheol

Plans have been unveiled to block off disused land at Penyrheol in a bid to stop illegal fly-tipping.

Caerphilly County Borough Council is proposing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covering open space at the rear of the Top Shop in Penyrheol.

What is a Public Spaces Protection Order?

Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) were introduced as part of the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

PSPOs specify an area where activities are taking place that are or may likely to be detrimental to the local community’s quality of life. PSPOs impose conditions or restrictions on people using that area.

Penalty on breach of PSPO

Any persons found guilty of breaching the order are liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,000.

Breaches of a PSPO will result in a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100 to be paid within 14 days of being issued. This is discounted to £75 if paid within seven days. Failure to pay the FPN will result in prosecution.

PSPOs may be enforced by police officers, police community safety officers and any officers designated by the council.
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If approved, it will allow the council to erect barriers near the junction with Heol-y-Gogledd to prevent vehicle access to the open space – the site of former council garages. The consultation runs until April 9.

The proposed order has the support of county councillors Lindsay Whittle, Greg Ead, Steven Skivens and Jon Scriven as well as Penyrheol Trecenydd and Energlyn Community Council.

Cllr Lindsay Whittle, who is leader of the Plaid Cymru group on Caerphilly Council and a community councillor, said: “We are pleased that the council is acting to stop fly-tipping. Motorists have been just driving up and unloading their rubbish on this land with no consideration for residents and this has happened on repeated occasions.

“The area has become an eyesore, attracts rats, impacting on residents’ quality of life and also costs a considerable amount of money to collect and remove.

“Councillors and the community council have been pressing for action to end this awful anti-social behaviour so the proposed order is welcomed.”

Community councillor Sue Dickens, who lives close to the site, said: “I’m very pleased action is being taken because fly tipping has blighted the lives of residents.”

Objections to the proposed Public Spaces Protection Ordershould be made in writing, stating the reasons for the objection, by email to gronoa@caerphilly.gov.uk or by post to Caerphilly Homes, Attention: Ms A Gronow, Ty Penallta, Tredomen Park, Ystrad Mynach,
Hengoed, CF82 7PG.

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Penalty on breach of PSPO

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