August 25, 2020 - 1717 views
In 2017 two Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) were introduced under the Anti-social Behaviour Crime & Policing Act to prevent crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour at The Dingle and Eirias Park Bowling Green and the area known as “The Donkey Path” in Colwyn Bay.
Conwy County Borough Council and North Wales Police have agreed that there is a continuing need for the Orders to remain in force in the area and they have therefore been extended for a further 3 years until August 2023.
The Orders prohibit youths under 17yrs from being in groups of three or more unless under supervision of an adult; the causing of excessive or unreasonable noise; being in possession of open containers of alcohol; behaving in a way that causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress in the restricted areas.
A breach is a criminal offence and is dealt with by way of Fixed Penalty Notice or prosecution through the Magistrates’ Court.
Cllr Charlie McCoubrey, Conwy’s Cabinet Member for Regulation said, “It is hoped that an extension to these Orders will continue to provide an effective deterrent against any antisocial behaviour in the area, and also enable offenders to be dealt with swiftly both by Police Officers and Council Enforcement Officers.”
District Inspector Claire Shiland of North Wales Police said, “We believe that the extension to the Public Space Protection Orders will continue to make our community safer and help us tackle problems that cause fear, anxiety and nuisance to local residents.
"Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated; North Wales Police will work with our partners to ensure robust enforcement of the law to deliver a safer neighbourhood for everyone.”
