PLANS to extend measures aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour in Bangor High Street have been confirmed.
The Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the High Street has been extended for a further three years, until November 30 2025.
Gwynedd Council, North Wales Police and partner agencies have agreed there is a continuing need for the PSPO to remain in force in the area.
PC Siwan Humphreys said: “The Policing Team for the area welcomes the decision to extend the PSPO for a further three years. This will assist the team when dealing with individuals who persistently behave in an anti-social manner and have a detrimental effect on the community.
“We look forward to continue to work with the council and other partner agencies to make Bangor City Centre a welcoming place for everyone to visit, live and work.”
The conditions of the Order are that individuals must not: Behaving in a manner that is likely to cause harassment, alarm, nuisance, or distress Loitering in a state of intoxication through alcohol or drug induced activity Consuming alcohol or being in possession of open containers of alcohol likely to cause or causing ASB is prohibited in the restricted Area.
A constable or PCSO may require anyone in breach of this condition not to consume alcohol or anything they believe to be alcohol and to surrender anything in their possession which is alcohol Loitering within 10 meters of any cash point
A breach of the PSPO is a criminal offence and is dealt with by way of Fixed Penalty Notice or prosecution through the Magistrates’ Court.
Police say the PSPO, which was first granted in 2019, has had a "positive impact" on residents and businesses.
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