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Review of the Public Spaces Protection Order relating to Paddington Old Cemetery (Recordable Non-Key Officer Decision)

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Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Residents and Housing Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To detail the considerations surrounding dog behaviour in Paddington Old Cemetery (POC) including consultation analysis in addition to a range of additional evidence and outline proposed actions to address the issues raised.

Decision:

That the Corporate Director for Partnerships Housing & Resident Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Safer Communities, Jobs & Skills

 

(1)        Approve the variation of prohibition 23 of the Parks, Open Spaces, Cemeteries and Graveyard Public Spaces Protection Order restrictions (1-6 and 19-31) as set out in paragraph 5.9.3 of the accompanying decision report, following public consultation. A copy of the order as varied is attached in Appendix 2.

 

(2)    Approve that the remaining prohibitions of the Parks, open spaces, cemeteries and graveyard Public Spaces Protection Order and the existing boundaries remain unchanged.

 

(3)    Approve that the variation of the Parks, Open Spaces, Cemeteries and Graveyard Public Spaces Protection Order is effective from Monday 10th March 2025 from 00:01hrs (24-hour clock).

Reasons for the decision:

As detailed within the accompanying decision report.

Alternative options considered:

As detailed within the accompanying decision report.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Wards Affected: Queens Park;

Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer Scheme of Delegation (Part 3 - Constitution)

Parties Consulted: Lead Cabinet Member and ward councillors along with consultation outlined in report.

Contact: Thomas Cattermole, Corporate Director of Residents and Housing Services Email: thomas.cattermole@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 5446.

Publication date: 07/03/2025

Date of decision: 07/03/2025

Accompanying Documents:

  • Review of PSPO relating to Paddington Old Cemetery - Decision Report pdf icon PDF 857 KB
  • Appendix 1 - Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) Final 2022 pdf icon PDF 369 KB
  • Appendix 2 - Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) Varied March 2025 pdf icon PDF 403 KB
  • Appendix 3 Options Appraisal pdf icon PDF 119 KB
  • Appendix 4 - Equalities Impact Assessment pdf icon PDF 375 KB
  • 1. PSPO - Paddington Old Cemetery Review Report pdf icon PDF 706 KB
  • 01(a) Appendix 1 - Cemetery Complaints pdf icon PDF 234 KB
  • 01(b) Appendix 2 - Staff Risk Assessments pdf icon PDF 173 KB
  • 01(c) Appendix 3 - Equalities Impact Assessment Final pdf icon PDF 397 KB
  • 01(d) Appendix 4 - Vulnerable Persons Statement pdf icon PDF 421 KB
  • 01(e) Appendix 5 - Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs - Practitioners Guide pdf icon PDF 1 MB
  • 2. Supporting document POC Consultation Analysis Report pdf icon PDF 4 MB
  • 02(a) Appendix 1 – Consultation Questions pdf icon PDF 40 KB
  • 02(b) Appendix 2 – Kilburn Times - Grave concerns mounting at Paddington Old Cemetery pdf icon PDF 1 MB
  • 02(c) Appendix 3 - The London Dead - Visit to POC pdf icon PDF 3 MB
  • 02(d) Appendix 4 - NWLondoner - News Story pdf icon PDF 1 MB
  • 02(e) Appendix 5 - Ham & High News Story - call to ban dogs from POC pdf icon PDF 2 MB
  • 02(f) Appendix 6 - Brent Council News Story pdf icon PDF 4 MB
  • 02(g) Appendix 7 – Link to Ham High news stroy - dog owners hit back at POC walking ban pdf icon PDF 1 MB
  • 02(h) Appendix 8 - The Spectator - Will Councils Soon Be Digging Up The Dead pdf icon PDF 5 MB
  • 02(i) Appendix 9 - The Telegraph News Story - The Labour-run Council accused of waging war on dogs pdf icon PDF 632 KB
  • 02(j) Appendix 10 – Historic England – Official List Entry pdf icon PDF 145 KB
  • 02(k) Appendix 11 - Historic England - Landscapes of Remembrance pdf icon PDF 1 MB
  • 02(l) Appendix 12 – Historic England – Understanding the list entry pdf icon PDF 159 KB
  • 02(m) Appendix 13 - DOPOC Code of Conduct pdf icon PDF 929 KB
  • 02(n) Appendix 14 - Petition Poster - Dogs Off Lead pdf icon PDF 258 KB
  • 02(o) Appendix 15 - The Kennel Club - Advice for local authorities pdf icon PDF 123 KB
  • 02(p) Appendix 16 - The Kennel Club - Response pdf icon PDF 155 KB
  • 02(q) Appendix 17 - Dogs Trust Response pdf icon PDF 128 KB
  • 02(r) Appendix 18 - RSPCA Response pdf icon PDF 54 KB
  • 02(s) Appendix 19 - RSPCA Position Statement pdf icon PDF 142 KB
  • 02(t) Appendix 20 - Brent petition guidance pdf icon PDF 154 KB

 

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