Seven of North East Lincolnshire Council’s wards are to become controlled drinking zones.

Members of the authority’s cabinet have today (Wednesday, October 29) approved recommendations that West Marsh, East Marsh, Park, Heneage, Sidney Sussex, Croft Baker and South are made these zones to reduce the potential harm caused by alcohol and alcohol-related antisocial behaviour in public places.

Over a twelve week period earlier this year, residents, licensees, business and community representatives were asked for their views on giving the police and nominated council officers the power to control the consumption of alcohol across North East Lincolnshire.

The survey enabled respondents to tell the council their concerns, the places where alcohol related anti-social behaviour is an issue and how often the problem occurs. The decision to launch the consultation followed concerns expressed by elected members around the prevalence and visibility of people drinking alcohol in public places in the borough.

• New legislation introduced in October 2014 by virtue of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime & Policing Act 2014, replaces DPPO legislation contained within the Criminal Justice & Police Act 2001 with the PSPO.

A copy of the full cabinet report containing the consultation results can be viewed here.