Decision details

The Executive will be asked to note the report

In response to the concerns of residents and members, received a report from the Corporate Director of Adult & Community Services proposing the designation of an area around Martin’s Corner within which there will be an additional restriction on public drinking of alcohol from bottles or cans, as a further measure to tackle instances of anti-social behaviour.

The Council has powers under Section 13(2) of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 which enables the Council to make an area within Martin’s Corner a ‘Designated Public Place’, sometimes referred to as an ‘alcohol control zone’.  Following the designation, if a Constable or a Police Community Support Officer has reason to believe a person is consuming alcohol within the zone, s/he can require the person to stop consuming and surrender the alcohol.  Failure to comply without reasonable excuse is an offence for which a person can be arrested and carries a £500 maximum fine.

Arising from the discussions, asked that officers provide a further report with a view to considering an ‘alcohol control zone’ borough-wide.

Agreed, in order to assist the Council to achieve its Community Priorities of ‘Safe’ ‘Healthy’ and ‘Clean’ to recommend the proposed Designated Public Places Order to the Assembly for adoption