Public can have their say on plans to stamp out anti-social behaviour
Council chiefs want to know what people think about a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in a town centre – to crack down on anti-social behaviour.
If implemented, it will give Dudley Council and police enhanced powers to restrict unreasonable and disruptive behaviour in Lye town centre over a period of three years.
Councillor Laura Taylor, cabinet member for housing, said: “Anyone who lives, works, shops and visits in Lye can take part in this survey.
“We want all our towns to be places where people and businesses can thrive.
“Unfortunately, a small number of people seek to spoil Lye for those who wish to enjoy it in a sensible and responsible manner. We are here to tell them that their anti-social behaviours will not be tolerated.”
The PSPO is designed to prohibit the consumption of alcohol and intoxicating substances. It would also help to stop groups and individuals causing nuisance, alarm, harassment or distress to others in the town and surrounding area as well as urinating or defecating in a public space.
It would cover High Street, the By-Pass, Jackson Street, Clinic Drive, Chapel Street, Church Road, Union Street, Cross Walks Road, Talbot Street and Claycroft Place.
People can take part in the survey online at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LyePSPO before January 15.
Kim Madill, Chief Superintendent at West Midlands Police, said: “Dudley’s Neighbourhood Policing Unit support the implementation of the proposed PSPO for Lye town centre.
"It will help us to address a range of anti-social behaviours within the town centre and surrounding area in a coordinated way.”
