Local Priorities ASB-General (undefined) Concern Update

Local Priorities ASB-General (undefined) Concern Update

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Have Your Say on Alcohol-Related Anti-Social Behaviour in Medway

Medway Council is seeking the views of residents, businesses and visitors on proposals to extend existing Alcohol Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) and introducing new PSPO areas across Medway.

PSPOs are designed to help tackle anti-social behaviour that affects local communities and can negatively impact people's quality of life. They provide authorised officers of Medway Council and Kent Police with additional powers to address alcohol-related anti-social behaviour and help keep public spaces safe and welcoming for everyone.

The consultation includes:
✅ Extending existing Alcohol PSPOs in:
• Chatham Town Centre
• Gillingham Town Centre
• Rochester Town Centre
• Strood Town Centre

✅ Introducing new Alcohol PSPOs in:
• Kestrel Road
• Rainham Shopping Centre
• Luton
• Twydall Green

This is your opportunity to share your experiences and help shape how alcohol-related anti-social behaviour is managed in your area.

To take part, please visit the Medway Council website and complete the survey(s) relevant to you:

https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200140/environment_and_community_safety/386/community_safety_in_medway/3

The surveys end at 23:59 hours on Tuesday 17th November 2026.

Tackling antisocial behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police.

The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area.

The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour.

These include:

• civil injunctions.
• criminal behaviour orders.
• public spaces protection orders.
• community protection notices.
• dispersal powers.
• closure powers.

The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and antisocial behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.kent.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

Get Involved

Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey.  We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on.  Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 

Please click here to complete the survey