LEWISHAM Council is planning to trial a drinking control zone across the borough.
The Designated Public Order will provide police officers with powers to stop people and confiscate, demand and dispose of any alcohol within the boundaries of Lewisham.
It does not make drinking in public an offence but is a measure to tackling anti-social behaviour.
Failure to comply with a request from the police to hand over alcohol could result in arrest and a fine of up to £500.
Before the six-month pilot can begin Lewisham Council must conduct a public consultation, which is open until August 27.
To get involved, visit lewisham.gov.uk click on ‘check our active consultations’ and then ‘Lewisham Designated Public Place Order’.
Comments can also be emailed to communitysafety@lewisham.gov.uk
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