Alabama Way Birkenhead Public Spaces Protection Order
We Asked
Wirral Council proposed a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) at Alabama Way Car Park with the aim to reduce the risk of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and to keep residents safe. This followed a ASB case review which shown that there has been an increase of ASB reports made to the Council and Police for incidents in Alabama Way Car Park. We asked the public if they supported or opposed the proposed PSPO and why as well as their experiences with ASB.
You Said
26 people engaged in the survey with 23 responses coming through the online portal and 3 paper copies. 92.3% of respondents supported the proposed PSPO whilst 7.7% opposed it. 65.4% of respondents stated that they had experienced ASB in the proposed PSPO area in the past 12 months with; 100.0% experiencing amplified music from a vehicle, 94.1% revving of motor vehicle engines and 88.2% sounding of motor vehicle horns. Reasons for respondents supporting or opposing the proposed PSPO can be found in the full report.
We Did
The results of the survey were reviewed by Wirral Councils ASB team and Legal Services. As a result, with the support of Merseyside Police, the proposed PSPO for Alabama Way Car Park has been approved for implementation.
