Public space legislation What's new? How the public space legislation resource works Developments and features Further resourcesThe public space legislation resource has been constructed as a direct result of the feedback received from Defra’s Powers, Rights and Responsibilities consultation, and has been developed by the IDeA, in partnership with Defra, the Local Government Association, and ENCAMS. The aim of this resource is to provide a quick and easy point of reference for practitioners who want to find out what legislation is on the statute book in relation to all elements of open space management, ranging from litter and graffiti to other anti-social behaviour. It also aims to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for good practice, which you will find listed alongside each theme. This will be a growing resource, to which we would like to add your examples of good practice. If you would comment on or add to this resource, please email: improvement.services@idea.gov.uk. For quick access, please use the site map, or the A-Z directory.
April 2006 saw the commencement of the majority of provisions in the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005. Virtually all provisions in the Act have now been commenced, except section 68 (transfer of responsibility for stray dogs), which is still being discussed. The provisions in Schedule 1 extending the Noise Act 1996 to licensed premises will not commence until October 2006. Defra has published a list of powers, guidance on how to use them (including specific guidance for Parish Councils) and information on training. Also commencing in April is the revised Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse. Find out more on the ENCAMS website.
There is a breakdown of what is included in each section and a site map, which illustrates the topics and layout of the site. The most recent Primary and Secondary legislation is listed first in each sub section, together with any Statutory Instruments relating to that topic. A brief description of the legislation or Statutory Instrument is given. You can access more information through each legislation link, which will direct you to the specific clause within the Act. In each section, we have also listed any good practice or case studies relating to the issue. Contact details and brief descriptions of the work undertaken have been given where possible.
The Cleaner Safer Greener communities website aims to enable practitioners, charities, communities and individuals help take control of the quality of the their local environment. Together is the Home Office's website aimed at the public and practitioners who want to tackle anti-social behaviour. Education, schools and the community A year of liveability challenges Each week there is a new challenge for all local authorities to ask: 'why don't we do that?' Agency powers (PDF, 9 pages, 126KB) (126k) An outline of other statutory undertaker's responsibilities. DisclaimerThis website can only serve as a guide to, and synopsis of the law relating to, public space legislation. It does not constitute legal advice. It may be misleading if relied upon as a complete explanation of the legal issues involved. If any matter is to be acted upon, the full texts of the relevant acts, instruments, guidance or other documents should be consulted. Please note that legislation appears as originally passed. Users should therefore verify for themselves whether legislation is in force or whether it has been amended or repealed by subsequent legislation. Recent Acts may still await commencement before coming into force. Please check to ensure that Acts have been commenced before carrying out any enforcement. Not all legislation is UK wide – please check to ensure it applies to the relevant area. |
