Adur and Worthing both enjoy an enviable reputation of being amongst the safest places to live and to visit in the UK.  This is partly due to Adur and Worthing Councils proactive approach to tackling anti-social behaviour across the district.

 

The Councils are now asking residents for their views on three new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO), which, if agreed, help reduce the nuisance of street drinking, begging and camping in our  town centres and other public spaces.  

 

As of Monday 15th March 2016, the public consultation survey can be completed online, via the Councils website - www.adur-worthing..gov.uk - or by filling in a paper form that can be picked up in the foyers of local Council buildings.  

 

All responses will be reviewed by Council Executive members in late April 2016 and its findings announced.

 

If any residents have any feedback about the Public Space Protection Orders,  representation can be emailed to legal.mail@adur-worthing.gov.uk

 

Councillor Daniel Humphreys, Leader of Worthing Borough Council adds “I  urge all the residents of Worthing to take part in this important public consultation process.  Worthing is a great place and  its residents and the many visitors to the town, deserve to be allowed to go about their business without having to witness the disruptive and sometimes upsetting consequences of individuals who drink in the street or set up camp in unsuitable and unsupported environments.  I fully support this process and look forward to reviewing the public consultation results in April this year.”

 

Councillor Neil Parkin, Leader of Adur District Council adds “Following the unwelcome rise of individuals who unlawfully camp overnight in various sites across the district, I welcome residents views on implementing this PSPO.  For the residents living close to these areas and for the officers who have to deal with the impact of unauthorised camping, this can lead to nuisance, anti-social behaviour and increased need for cleansing and waste service intervention.  This is due to the lack of public amenities and waste disposal services often resulting in littering, inappropriate disposal of waste and damage to nearby facilities."