Proposal to gate the alleyway between 195 and 197-199 High Street, Cheltenham
Alleyway leading from the High Street to Albion Walk
The consultation is now closed. Consultation ran for six weeks from Tuesday 17 September to Tuesday 29 October 2024.
The proposed order will restrict the use of the alleyway between 195 and 197-199 High Street which leads from the High Street through to Albion Walk and Albion Street. The order will:
- remove public right of way (PROW) from the alleyway at all times. Access will only be for emergency services and others authorised by the council
- authorise the erection of gates at either end of the alleyway. One set between 195 and 197 High Street and the other in the restricted area onto Albion Walk
Vehicles and pedestrians can access Albion Walk from Albion Street.
The order is proposed to be in effect for one year and will be reviewed after a six-month period. At that time a decision will be made whether to extend the period of the order.
Reasons for the proposed PSPO
We are proposing that the PSPO is necessary to prevent anti-social behaviour in the restricted area.
The location of 195 to 197-199 High Street is in the heart of Cheltenham town centre close to the Promenade which leads to Montpellier. Cheltenham is steeped in culture and Regency charm, as well as being a popular retail destination, with a host of much-loved shops and dining outlets. The alleyway is in full view of members of the public and is next to a large high street retailer and a new café premises. Despite the exploration of other preventative measures, ongoing anti-social and criminal behaviours at this location have continued to significantly impact residents, visitors, businesses and partner agencies.
Further details of the order
As set out above, the alleyway is currently a public right of way through to Albion Walk and Albion Street, although the footfall from the High Street is low. Alternative access to both Albion Walk and Albion Street has been outlined below should the order be enforced.
The proposed length of the restriction is 20.1 metres, starting at the entrance to the alleyway on the High Street, leading towards Albion Walk.
Alternative access for pedestrians
Pedestrians can access Albion Walk from the High Street via North Street, turning right into Albion Street and right again into Albion Walk; or via Pittville Street, turning left into Albion Street and left again into Albion Walk.
In the other direction, pedestrians can access the High Street from Albion Walk via Albion Street, turning left into Albion Street and left again into North Street, or right into Albion Street and right again into Pittville Street.
Data supporting the proposal
|
Location |
Reported incidents (2021 to 2023) |
Case reference numbers |
|---|---|---|
|
Boots |
5 incidents relating to rough sleeping, wellbeing, drinking alcohol and being rowdy, human faeces and threats.
10 incidents (6 relating to alley and High Street) of threatening words, verbal abuse, possession of offensive weapon, violence. |
Case 5040 Case 5039 |
|
Albion Walk |
4 breaches of civil injunction (begging in alleyway).
9 reports of anti-social behaviour. |
Case 4266 |
|
Day |
Incident type |
Number of incidents |
|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
ASB personal |
5 |
|
Monday |
ASB nuisance |
17 |
|
Monday |
ASB environmental |
3 |
|
Monday |
Other crime |
10 |
|
Monday |
Theft by shoplifting |
18 |
|
Monday |
Total |
53 |
|
Tuesday |
ASB personal |
3 |
|
Tuesday |
ASB nuisance |
18 |
|
Tuesday |
ASB environmental |
1 |
|
Tuesday |
Other crime |
16 |
|
Tuesday |
Theft by shoplifting |
24 |
|
Tuesday |
Total |
62 |
|
Wednesday |
ASB personal |
2 |
|
Wednesday |
ASB nuisance |
15 |
|
Wednesday |
ASB environmental |
1 |
|
Wednesday |
Other crime |
10 |
|
Wednesday |
Theft by shoplifting |
12 |
|
Wednesday |
Total |
40 |
|
Thursday |
ASB personal |
3 |
|
Thursday |
ASB nuisance |
17 |
|
Thursday |
ASB environmental |
0 |
|
Thursday |
Other crime |
16 |
|
Thursday |
Theft by shoplifting |
14 |
|
Thursday |
Total |
50 |
|
Friday |
ASB personal |
2 |
|
Friday |
ASB nuisance |
15 |
|
Friday |
ASB environmental |
0 |
|
Friday |
Other crime |
18 |
|
Friday |
Theft by shoplifting |
14 |
|
Friday |
Total |
49 |
|
Saturday |
ASB personal |
7 |
|
Saturday |
ASB nuisance |
13 |
|
Saturday |
ASB environmental |
2 |
|
Saturday |
Other crime |
13 |
|
Saturday |
Theft by shoplifting |
11 |
|
Saturday |
Total |
46 |
|
Sunday |
ASB personal |
2 |
|
Sunday |
ASB nuisance |
27 |
|
Sunday |
ASB environmental |
1 |
|
Sunday |
Other crime |
8 |
|
Sunday |
Theft by shoplifting |
6 |
|
Sunday |
Total |
44 |
|
Grand total |
All incidents |
344 |