West Berkshire Council seeks residents' views on Thatcham's PSPO
The findings will then go to a sub-group of the West Berkshire Health and Wellbeing Board for a recommendation on the final decision, which will be made in early November.Tom McCann, the council's executive member for public safety and community engagement, said: "Since its implementation, the PSPO has been an effective preventative tool in tackling anti-social behaviour and supporting the police in the town."The proposed extension would ensure that the PSPO remains in place for another three years and continues to provide the police with an effective tool at their disposal."We want to hear your view on the future of the Public Spaces Protection Order in Thatcham town centre, and I would urge everyone to take part in the consultation."
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