East Suffolk Council
Have your say on renewal of Public Space Protection Order
Residents in Lowestoft are invited to have their say on the proposed renewal of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which prohibits drinking alcohol in public spaces.
A PSPO is currently in place for the Harbour ward in Lowestoft and prohibits the consumption of alcohol in specific areas. This order was introduced in 2020 and following a review of data collected by Suffolk Police, it is recommended that the order is renewed.
A consultation is now open, inviting people to give their views on the proposed renewal.
Cllr Katie Graham, East Suffolk’s cabinet member for Communities, Leisure and Tourism said: “Since the introduction of the PSPO, alcohol related incidents significantly decreased however data collected over the past year by Suffolk Police shows a rise in anti-social behaviour where alcohol is a factor and so it is sensible to extend the PSPO to help tackle these incidents and benefit local residents and businesses.”