The Loughborough Town Centre PSPO prohibits the consumption of alcohol in a manner which causes, or is likely to cause, a nuisance or annoyance to other persons within the designated locality.

This Order is not a total ban on drinking alcohol in public places but does makes it an offence to carry on drinking alcohol, when asked to stop by a Constable or authorised officer.

The aim of the PSPO is to prevent alcohol related anti-social behaviour that has a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality. (ASB Crime and Policing Act 2014).

When might an officer ask me to stop drinking?

A police officer will have the power to ask you to stop drinking alcohol in the designated locality (map below) if in their opinion:

You are behaving in a manner to cause, or likely to cause, a nuisance or annoyance to other persons in the designated locality.

Under section 63 of the Act, it will be an offence for a person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a requirement imposed on him or her under section 63(2) of the Act, namely:

  • Consuming alcohol in breach of the Order: or
  • Failing to surrender alcohol or container for alcohol within the designated area

A person commits an offence if they fail to comply with a request not to consume alcohol or a request that is made to surrender anything in their procession which is reasonably believed to be alcohol or a container for alcohol.

A breach of the PSPO under section 63 of the Act, can be dealt with through a Fixed Penalty Notice issued by authorised officers. For the breach of an alcohol prohibition (section 63), a level 2 fine (up to £100) can be imposed. Upon summary conviction, if the offender has refused to pay the fine, the sanction can be raised to a level 3 fine at Magistrates Court.

A copy of the order and map can be found below:

Last updated: Thu 17th October, 2024 @ 14:41