Alcohol ban to help combat alcohol-fuelled crime
21 February, 2008
Drinking alcohol in public places is banned in parts of Beeston. Areas of North Beeston and Beeston Town centre have been made Designated Public Places (DPP) to help combat alcohol fuelled crime and anti-social behaviour.
The decision to introduce a DPP was taken after discussions between Nottinghamshire Police, Broxtowe Council and Local residents.
Control the consumption of alcohol
It means that in designated areas Police Officers, Police Community Support Officers and people accredited through a community safety accreditation scheme will have powers to control the consumption of alcohol in the area.
The order means that if it is believed that someone is consuming alcohol or intends to consume alcohol they can: be required to stop, and have the alcohol confiscated whether the drinking vessel is open or unopened.
If someone without a reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a request to stop drinking or to surrender their alcohol, they face arrest and on conviction, a maximum fine of £500.
In response to local concerns
The order has been instigated in response to local concerns about drink related anti social behaviour in the area.
The order applies from A52 Derby Road Junction with B6006 Wollaton Road, around Middleton Crescent to A52 Junction with Boundary Road, along Boundary Road onto Hetley Road to it's junction with Clifford Avenue, along Clifford Ave to the B6006 Wollaton Road junction with A52 Derby Road.
By editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk.
