The move is part of a raft of new rules designed to combat public disorder
Drinking alcohol on the streets of Preston city centre is now an offence – if it is deemed to be causing a public nuisance. The move is part of a raft of new rules designed to combat anti-social behaviour.
The PSPO contains eight rules in total – breaches of any of which could attract the £100 fixed penalty notice if a person does not have a “reasonable excuse” for falling foul of the regulations. If they refuse to pay and are subsequently convicted by magistrates, they would be liable for a maximum punishment of a ‘level 3’ fine of up to £1,000.
The police already have powers to deal with many of the nuisances included within the PSPO under public order and public decency laws. However, those enforcement powers would not be open to council officers without the new order. Evidence to support the new prohibitions was provided by Lancashire Police, Preston BID and the city council itself. It included data drawn from reports of crime and anti-social behaviour, along with the results of audits of activities in public spaces that are having – or would be likely to have – a detrimental impact upon the local community.
5. No persons shall occupy a tent or other temporary structure in the prohibition area in a manner likely to create a health and safety risk for other people.
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