Street Drinking
Rough sleepers and homeless people in the town centre are worrying both residents and businesses even though they commit very little crime. Most have access to hostel or other accommodation but some prefer life on the streets during the day and problems include drunken behaviour, littering and begging. Abandoned drugs paraphernalia is also a health problem.
The Strategy 2002-2005
The new strategy takes a more positive approach to the needs of these people as well as protecting the public from antisocial behaviour.
It aims
To cut down the number of street drinkers
To provide more acceptable places where they can congregate
To provide better access to detoxification and rehabilitation centres.