There is nothing that says summer hot nights more than sitting in a beer garden of your local pub enjoying a well deserved drink with friends. However, there is a darker side to summer, and sadly some individuals think it is acceptable to walk the streets or sitting in the park ‘can in hand’ drinking alcohol in full view of the public. The potential for anti social or disorderly behaviour, however small, is unacceptable.
In Hyndburn, it is illegal to drink outside on the street and public places. At a recent Council Cabinet meeting Cllr Fisher expressed his concern by requesting the support of fellow Councillors to be proactive with a 'zero tolerance' clamp down of alcohol consumption in the street and in public places.
Councillor Fisher said “I was delighted and reassured that I received unanimous cross party support for this initiative. And equally important, Police have given assurances of their full on going, proactive support, with anyone found to be breaking the law drinking alcohol on the street will be firmly dealt with.”
A full story has also been run in this week's Accrington Observer.
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