The power to issue CPNs was given to District Councils by the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
Before issuing a CPN can be issued, a written warning must be issued to the person committing anti-social behaviour making it clear that if they do not stop the anti-social behaviour then they could be issued with a CPN.
What is a CPN?
A CPN can be issued by the District Council if it is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the conduct of the individual, business or organisation:
- is having a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality;
- is persistent or continuing in nature; and
- is unreasonable.
A CPN can be issued against any person aged 16 or over or a body, including a business. It can include any or all of the following:
- A requirement to stop doing specified things;
- A requirement to do specified things;
- A requirement to take reasonable steps to achieve specified results
Failure to comply with a CPN is an offence. A person guilty of an offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale (currently £2,500) in the case of an individual or £20,000 for businesses.