RHYL residents can have their say on how to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Following a successful three-year Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in the town, Denbighshire County Council has launched a consultation on a second order following an application by North Wales Police

The one-month consultation will allow members of the public and business owners to share their views on whether to place stricter controls on the consumption of alcohol, loitering under the influence of substances and begging in a designated restriction area within the town. The order would prohibit such activities from taking place and enable fixed penalty notices to be issued.

Emlyn Jones, the council’s head of planning and public protection services, said: “The first PSPO was extremely successful and helped give extra powers to tackle anti-social behaviour.

“The Council wants to know if the public considers a PSPO to be relevant and is encouraging as many local people as possible to complete the online consultation and give their views."

Additional powers would also include being able to disperse large groups causing anti-social behaviour not connected to the use of drink or drugs in certain areas of the town centre and West Rhyl.

If people ignore the fixed penalty notice, or refuse to comply with it, then the individuals may be taken to or the case heard before a Magistrates Court.

Mr Jones added: “We believe this new order will build on the work in the first order and will have a positive impact on the local community by further reducing anti-social behaviour and helping improve the quality of life for residents and visitors in this part of Rhyl.”

To take part in the consultation, visit denbighshire.gov.uk/consultations.