Residents, businesses and customers are being urged to have their say on a series of measures to clamp down on antisocial behaviour in Hanley.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has launched a consultation to give people the opportunity to express their views on a Public Space Protection Order currently in operation in Stoke-on-Trent’s city centre as well as raise any other concerns.
The council proposes the Protection Order will carry forward the following prohibitions:
- No person within the restricted area shall have in their possession an open vessel containing alcohol other than in the grounds of a licensed premises or in accordance with an organised licensed event.
- Any person within the restricted area is prohibited from engaging in behaviour or using language likely to cause intimidation or distress to visitors, residents and businesses.
The consultation will run for four weeks to Monday 28 August and people are also invited to open drop-in events being held:
- 9 August, 1pm-3pm at the Potteries Shopping Centre
- 11 August, 11am-2pm at the Potteries Shopping Centre
- 16 August, 10am-2pm at Hanley Indoor Market
- 18 August, 10am-2pm at Hanley Indoor Market
- 23 August, 10am-2pm at the Potteries Shopping Centre
- 25 August, 10am-2pm at the Potteries Shopping Centre
Councillor David Williams, cabinet member for communities, education and safety, pictured above, said: “We know that antisocial behaviour is an issue in the city centre and we are actively working with partners to tackle this, but we need your help to make sure that our plans really do represent the views and needs of everyone.
“Your opinion is greatly valued and will be used to shape the tools and powers we use to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour in the city.”
People can have their say on the consultation at www.stoke.gov.uk/consultation
Consultation letters and questionnaires will also be delivered to the addresses and businesses affected by the order.
A copy of the Public Space Protection Order can be obtained by contacting the city council’s antisocial behaviour team on 07825 117123 or emailing [email protected].
