A public consultation has now begun over the proposed introduction of a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to control alcohol-related anti-social behaviour across Rhondda Cynon Taf.

During December, the Council’s Cabinet discussed the proposal, which would designate the whole County Borough as a Controlled Drinking Zone. The PSPO would give the police and authorised Council officers the power to request that any person stops drinking and surrender alcohol if they are causing, or likely to cause, anti-social behaviour.

The proposed PSPO would also introduce two defined exclusion zones in Aberdare and Pontypridd town centres (including lower Graig). These zones would stop people from taking intoxicating substances, including drinking alcohol, in public places throughout the town centres.

As part of the consultation, residents can visit the Council’s website to access more in-depth information over the proposed PSPO, and complete an online questionnaire where their views on the proposal can be conveyed.

The Council will also arrange engagements events at Aberdare and Pontypridd town centres – where residents can have their say about the proposals in person. Further details about these engagement events will be communicated by the Council in due course.

To access the questionnaire and more details about the proposed PSPO, click here 

The consultation process will end on Monday, March 12