Alley gates
To request a repair to an alley gate complete the form below. Before you start you will need the alley gate number.
The form will take 2 minutes to complete.
Request alley gate repair
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- The emergency contact telephone number for repairs, maintenance and any other enquiry relating to alley gating schemes is 0300 123 5011 (option 3).
- To purchase a key, contact Crewe Library on 01270 375295 or email crewe.library@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs)
Gating Orders” now fall under the Anti-social Behaviour Police and Crime Act 2014. All gated areas that fell under previous Gating Order legislation are now subject to a Public Spaces Protection Gating Order.
Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) came into force on the 20 October 2014 under section 59 to 65 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
Further information
View the most recent Alley Gate Public Spaces Protection Order, or to learn about other PSPOs the Council has in effect or under review, Cheshire East Public Space Protection Orders.
Councils had the legal power to close certain routes to reduce crime and disorder. A Gating Order could stop the public from using a route all the time or only at certain hours. Residents, utility companies, and emergency services could still be granted access if they need it.
Conditions for Gating Orders
Access for Residents: People living near the route couldn’t be blocked from using it.
Main Access: A Gating Order could not be made if the route was the only or main way to access people’s homes.
Access for Businesses or Recreation: If the route was the only or main way to access businesses or recreational areas, the Gating Order could not block access during normal business or recreational hours.
Temporary nature of Gating Orders
A Gating Order didn’t permanently close the route. It was possible to change or remove the restrictions later, and the public could regain access. The land would still need to be maintained by the Highway Authority (HA), if necessary.
The Council’s Alley Gating Programme (2008–2010)
The Council received a government grant to block off certain alleyways in areas with high crime. Between 2008 and 2010, the Council installed alley gates as part of a one-time project aimed at reducing crime. A policy was introduced to guide the installation and maintenance of these gates.
Funding
There is no funding available at this time to install new alley gates in the borough. The Council is committed to maintaining and repairing the existing gates until they can no longer be fixed. Any gates that are beyond repair will be reviewed individually.
Change to Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs)
Gating Orders” now fall under the Anti-social Behaviour Police and Crime Act 2014 and were transferred as such during consultations and in line with the current legislation. As a result, all gated areas that fell under the original gating order legislation are now subject to a Public Spaces Protection Gating Order.
Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) came into force on the 20 October 2014 under section 59 to 65 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
Page last reviewed: 28 November 2024
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