Your views wanted on stronger powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in Castleford
Wakefield Council is asking Castleford residents, businesses and visitors to have their say on plans to strengthen powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town.
The Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), which helps to prevent anti-social behaviour in the town centre, is due to expire in November.
The council is seeking views on plans to apply the order for a further three years and introduce additional measures.
The council is proposing to:
• Apply the PSPO for another three years
• Introduce new rules to deal with a wider range of anti-social behaviours
• Expand the PSPO area to include the retail park between Albion Street and the railway line.
Public Space Protection Orders give councils powers to restrict or prohibit activities in public places that have a detrimental impact on local communities.
The proposals aim to support local businesses, improve public confidence and create a safer town centre environment for everyone.
Anyone failing to comply with the PSPO can receive a fixed penalty notice of up to £100 or a fine of up to £1,000.
Coun Rebecca Webster, Cabinet Member for Safer Stronger Communities, said: "People want to enjoy our town centre without being affected by anti-social behaviour.
"These proposals will help make sure we have the right powers in place to protect our communities while continuing to work closely with partners to address the root causes of these issues.
“We want to hear from as many people as possible, particularly Castleford residents and everyone who works in the town.”
The survey is open until September 27 and can be found here.