Monday 6 March 2023

2023-0306 - PSPO Relating To The Public Consumption Of Alcohol

Dear All


LBHF Council is asking for your opinions on the subject of a ..
 
Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) relating to the Public Consumption of Alcohol 

This PSPO allows for the responsible public consumption of alcohol anywhere in the borough

It provides H&F’s Law Enforcement Team and other authorised council staff with the powers to intervene only if it is causing anti-social behaviour. This can include:
 
  • asking people to stop drinking alcohol, 
  • confiscating alcohol, 
  • ask people to surrender or dispose of their alcohol,
  • issuing £100 Fixed Penalty Notices to any person who fails to comply without a valid reason.
These powers are used to help keep our public spaces safe and to reduce anti-social behaviour. The term anti-social behaviour, as defined by The Anti-social behaviour and Policing Act 2014(External link) refers to 
  • conduct that has caused, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to any person, 
  • conduct capable of causing nuisance or annoyance to a person in relation to that person’s occupation of residential premises, or 
  • conduct capable of causing housing-related nuisance or annoyance to any person

Share your views
 
To have your say, please complete the survey linked below.
 
Please share your views before the consultation closes on 2 April 2023. Your feedback will directly influence the outcome of the consultation.
 
Help us support responsible alcohol consumption in Hammersmith & Fulham as we review our rules around consumption of alcohol in public places and want to hear your views. 

The current Consumption of Alcohol in Public Spaces Protection Order(External link) has been in order since 2020 to help us keep our public spaces safe, clean and enjoyable for all.
 
Now, we are seeking to extend the order for a further three years.
 
https://haveyoursay.lbhf.gov.uk/consumption-of-alcohol-pspo/survey_tools/consumption-of-alcohol-pspo
 
An easy read draft order and consultation questions is shown on the website.
 
Help support responsible alcohol
consumption in Hammersmith & Fulham