Lancaster proposes orders to curb anti-social behaviour

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 17:56 · Archive

Lancaster City Council is considering new Public Space Protection Orders to reduce anti-social behaviour in Morecambe and other areas.

Lancaster City Council has closed a public consultation on proposed Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) intended to reduce anti-social behaviour. The measures would cover Morecambe's town centre, West End, promenade and beach, with a separate potential PSPO for Happy Mount Park. The consultation, which closed on November 2, also encompassed Lancaster, the Lancaster to Morecambe cycleway, Lower Heysham, Ryelands and Vale, and Williamson Park.

The proposed conditions would allow authorised officers or police to require people to stop drinking alcohol where their behaviour is causing or likely to cause anti-social behaviour, harassment, alarm or distress. Other measures include requiring the removal of face coverings on reasonable grounds, prohibiting misuse of e-bikes and e-scooters, directing nuisance-causers to leave specified areas for up to six hours, and banning barbecues, disposable barbecues, fire pits and open fires. The council is also addressing misuse of public toilets, including damage and use as overnight accommodation.

Lancaster City Council sought residents' views on future priorities for tackling anti-social behaviour. Morecambe BID and Morecambe Town Council encouraged participation. The move follows twelve PSPOs introduced by Westmorland and Furness Council this year to protect Lake District tourist hotspots, and four previously implemented in the Lancaster district addressing dog-related issues.

How it is being reported

• Measures could be introduced to reduce anti-social behaviour in townsThe consultation by Lancaster City Council focused on proposed PSPO conditions aimed at reducing ASB and protecting public spaces.NW Evening Mail · 2 Nov, 17:00
• Measures could be introduced to reduce anti-social behaviour in townsThe consultation by Lancaster City Council focused on proposed PSPO conditions aimed at reducing ASB and protecting public spaces.Westmorland Gazette · 2 Nov, 17:00

In this story: Lancaster City Council · Morecambe · Lancaster · Morecambe BID · Morecambe Town Council · Westmorland and Furness Council

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