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We are consulting on extending and adding to the Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) within the Borough that tackle alcohol related disorder.

We would like to hear your views on the subject and answer some questions on your experiences of the issue.

The survey will run for five weeks starting from Monday 22 July until Friday 23 August.

West Devon Alcohol Public Spaces Protection Orders Consultation

Alcohol in West Devon Public Spaces 

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South Hams District Council

Find out on the map where the public space protection areas are and answer specific questions about your area.

West Devon's Alcohol PSPO Map 

Find out on the map where the public space protection areas are and comment. Drop a pin to explain your thoughts about drinking in any of the two towns with PSPOs: Okehampton or Tavistock.

The grey shaded areas outlined in Okehampton and Tavistock are the PSPO areas we are consulting on, and any coloured dots show residents’ feedback.

You can also drop a pin to show other areas with public drinking issues for us to look into.
 
<a href="https://publicalcohol.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/west-devon-alcohol-pspo-map/step1" target="_blank">If you are using a screenreader - please use our accessible survey here</a>.

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Provide feedback on the proposed alcohol PSPOs in West Devon

West Devon's Alcohol PSPO areas

Have your say: West Devon Alcohol PSPOs

<h1>Have your say: West Devon Alcohol PSPOs</h1>When responding please think about:<ul><li>Is there a need to renew the Alcohol PSPO?</li><li>Are the current PSPO conditions reasonable?</li><li>Should the PSPO be amended in some way?</li><li>How else could alcohol related disorder be tackled?&nbsp;</li></ul>We welcome any ideas and comments.

Look at the new proposed Public Space Protection Orders here:

Proposed Alcohol PSPO 2024.pdf

Learn more about the PSPOs, view FAQs and find out why your feedback is important to us.

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Let's Talk About West Devon's Alcohol PSPOs

<h1>Further information </h1>We are consulting on extending and adding to our Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) within Tavistock and Okehampton which tackle alcohol related disorder.We would like to hear your views on the subject and answer some questions on your experiences of the issue.Public Space Protection Orders are one of a number of powers introduced by the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.&nbsp;They are designed to deal with a particular nuisance or problem in an area which is having a harmful effect on the quality of life of those in the community.A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is a positive way to help prevent anti-social behaviour. It can provide a good response to some of the issues that local people and businesses face on a daily basis.A PSPO is not there to stop people enjoying our open spaces, we simply want to make sure that everyone is able to enjoy those spaces safely. This is done by introducing requirements in specific areas telling people what they can or cannot do within it. They are designed to address issues within that area. In this case, the drinking of alcohol.There is a PSPO currently in Tavistock Meadows that helps the Police to ask people to stop drinking alcohol in public spaces and give up their alcohol. If they fail to follow these instructions when asked, it can lead to a Fixed Penalty Notice or prosecution.&nbsp;A copy of the existing PSPO is shown on our <a href="https://www.westdevon.gov.uk/environment-and-nuisance/nuisance/anti-social-behaviour-and-public-space-protection-orders" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nuisance webpage here of our website</a> for more information.The current areas of the existing PSPO is set to run out in 12 November 2024. We are consulting to see if there is a need to extend, vary or remove the PSPO or add more to other areas of the Borough.The PSPO for drinking alcohol imposes restrictions, which means an authorised officer can:<ul type="disc"><li>Require a person (s) not to consume alcohol in a designated area</li><li>Require a person (s) to surrender alcohol in their possession.</li></ul>The PSPO is looking to include a dispersal order which means a person can be asked to leave an area and not return for up to 24 hours.