Public Place Designation Zones
West Somerset Council have made a number of designation orders, under the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001, concerning the consumption of alcohol in public places in Minehead; Williton and Watchet. these designations provide the Police with powers to control people drinking alcohol where there is an association with anti social behaviour or crime and disorder.
Failure to comply with a direction made under this law could render the person liable to arrest.
The designated locations are:
- Blenheim Gardens, Minehead
- Irnham Road Recreation Area, Minehead
- The sea front area of Minehead
- The King George Recreation Ground
- Cross Farm Park, Alcombe
- The Rose Garden off Seaward Way, Minehead
- The area of land adjacent to Seaward Way and Bircham Road, Alcombe
- The Williton Memorial Grounds, Williton
- Bellamy's Corner, Williton
- The Watchet War Memorial Ground, Watchet
- The Henry Davy Playing Field, Watchet
- The Esplanade, Watchet
For more information, please contact the Community Safety Officer on 01643 703704