More than 100 responses given so far on Public Spaces Protection Order for Salisbury
The deadline to have your say is 30th October
There have been over 100 responses to the proposed Public Spaces Protection Order for Salisbury.
And there’s still time for those who haven’t given feedback to Wiltshire Council to do so before the 30th October deadline.
The proposal is designed to address two issues in the city, the first being the use of catapults, slingshots or other items capable of launching a projectile which could cause harm or damage.
The second issue is to tackle anti-social behaviour linked to street drinking in the city centre. Police would be granted new powers to stop alcohol being drunk or people having open alcohol containers in public spaces. Licensed premises with outdoor seating wouldn’t be affected by this proposal.
The proposal would cover Salisbury and the surrounding parishes of Laverstock & Ford, Quidhampton, Netherhampton, Wilton, Alderbury, Odstock and Coombe Bissett.
Cllr Nick Holder, Cabinet Member for Public Protection, said: “Safeguarding our residents and businesses is one of our most important responsibilities, as such, we think that it is an appropriate time to consider the introduction of the PSPO in Salisbury and surrounding areas. If brought in, anyone found to be in breach of it could be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100.
“Hopefully we can reassure our residents that we are taking anti-social behaviour seriously and we will work with Wiltshire Police to do everything we can to make our communities safer.”