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The Council is committed to support community safety needs in public places. We want to hear from local residents, businesses and community groups on whether they support a permanent alcohol ban in Woolston Village area.
Consultation on the Proposed permanent alcohol ban in Woolston Village area has now closed. People were able to provide feedback from 14 June to 27 June 2023.
During this time, 47 individuals and groups. You can read their feedback(external link) and find out how this influenced the Council decision.(external link)
The Amendment to the Alcohol Restrictions in Public Places Bylaw 2018(external link), has been updated.
Woolston Village has had a temporary alcohol ban since December 2022. The temporary ban has been effective in addressing alcohol related crime and disorder caused by people drinking in public places.
The Council is proposing to include Woolston Village in the Alcohol Restrictions in Public Places Bylaw 2018(external link), under Schedule 1 of the Bylaw. This permanent alcohol ban would apply in public places (does not apply to private properties or licensed premises), 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to both sides of the roads in the area bounded by:
The Police who are responsible for enforcing alcohol bans, support an alcohol ban for this area. The Council will make a decision to include Woolston Village area as part of the permanent ban later in 2023.
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