Anti-social behaviour bans to remain in place

A ban on town centre cycling, street drinking, begging and other anti-social activities in two North Lincolnshire towns will remain in place.

North Lincolnshire Council said the "tough anti-social behaviour rules" would remain in Scunthorpe and Brigg after residents "responded overwhelmingly in favour of keeping them in place".

The new rules will mean dogs will have to be kept under control or on a lead in public places after more than nine out of ten people supported the measure.

The public space protection orders (PSPO) have been in place since 2021, but were due to run out at the end of October.

Council leader Rob Waltham said: "The vast majority of residents told us they value these protections and want to see them continue.

"We have handed out hundreds of fines to people who act inappropriately and ignore the rules, causing problems in town centres, creating nuisance and blighting our communities."

The new PSPOs include an outright ban on cycling or using motorised scooters, where they are not mobility scooters, in parts of Brigg and Scunthorpe.

There is also a ban on drinking alcohol or carrying open alcoholic beverages in public places in and around Scunthorpe, apart from Kingsway Gardens, Central Park and licensed alcohol venues.

Loitering or begging, "where it is a manner that causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm, distress, nuisance or annoyance, to a person" has also been banned.

People who breach the orders can be issued with a £100 fixed penalty notice.

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