Laura Sharman 17 November 2014

Lincoln could be first to ban legal highs in city

Legal highs and drinking in public could be banned under proposals being considered by the City of Lincoln Council.

In a move, thought to be the first of its kind in the country, the council is consulting on introducing a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to stop people using intoxicating substances in the city.

If agreed, anyone breaching the order would receive a Fixed Penalty Notice or a fine in court.

Sam Barstow, service manager for public protection and anti-social behaviour, said: ‘The main difference between the existing powers and this new proposal is that it gives us the ability to tackle on-street alcohol consumption and the use of so-called legal highs.

‘The Designated Public Place Order required police to be satisfied consumption of the alcohol would lead to anti-social behaviour, which led to difficulties in enforcement. The new order would be a complete ban on consuming both alcohol and legal highs in the city centre.’

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