Vocal Voices

As from today any person drinking or
Carrying alcohol in an open container
Will be libel to a fine
While in a public area in the town centre
I hope other councils do the same

I think you'll find it's more common than you think, saundra.

Most of Birmingham has been, for some time, designated an "Alcohol Restricted Area"

http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/cs/Satelli ... rmode=live

The Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 includes a number of powers to combat crime and disorder, including measures to deal with alcohol related problems. The act gives local authorities the power to designate areas 'Alcohol Restricted Areas' where it will become an offence for any person to drink alcohol after being requested not to do so by a police officer.

They have powers to confiscate the booze at the same time.

There are a couple of zones like that here too. I think they are a good idea x

We have it here in Matlck though when the two annual movies in the park happen every summer you are allowed to take drink into the park.

Though I don't think you are allowed to get bladdered!

Dundee City Council banned public drinking in the entire city centre. No pavement license, no alcohol. They did this around the mid 90's.

No question of a police officer asking either, have a drink in public places and get a £100 fine (then).... I believe Glasgow followed suit.

Generally it's followed up. New Year being one exception where people can get away with a drink after midnight, but fail to put it away within around half an hour and you'll wind up with a fine...

We. have the same thing here as well