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We are proposing to extend the Alcohol Consumption Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for a further three years under Section 60 (2) Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 when it expires in October this year.

This PSPO prohibits the consumption of alcohol in a public place where it is associated with nuisance and anti-social behaviour or it is believed it will lead to nuisance and anti-social behaviour. The Order gives the police and authorised council officers the power to request an individual to stop drinking and hand over any open or sealed container(s) believed to contain alcohol. It is an offence for anyone to engage in the activity prohibited by the PSPO when asked to stop. Both the police and council officers are able to enforce the order and issue fixed penalty notices.

If you wish to support or object to the proposal to extend the current PSPO for a further three years, .