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Trowbridge anti-social behaviour could lead to £100 fines under proposed order
Overview
Wiltshire Council is seeking resident feedback on implementing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in parts of Trowbridge to tackle high rates of anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. If approved, the order would allow police to issue £100 on-the-spot fines for activities such as street drinking, drug misuse, aggressive begging, and related littering. A public consultation runs from 5 October until 25 October.
Key points
- Wiltshire Council is consulting residents on introducing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in Trowbridge town centre.
- The order could result in £100 on-the-spot fines for anti-social behaviour, street drinking, and drug misuse.
- Trowbridge has recorded one of the highest rates of shoplifting in the country, with about 190 incidents per 1,000 people.
- Police and council officials state that issues such as aggression, criminal damage, and public order offences negatively impact the community.
- The public consultation on the proposed PSPO is open from 5 October to 25 October.