Alcohol rules working well in Waipa
Minor changes are proposed to Council's liquor bylaw after Police reported a reduction in alcohol related crime since it was introduced.
Council is currently reviewing its Public Places Liquor Control Bylaw which outlines alcohol-free zones in the district. The alcohol-free zones were first established in 2009 and are in place around the town centres of Te Awamutu, Cambridge and Kihikihi.
Local Police have reported a reduction in alcohol related crime since the zones were first introduced and are happy with the zones staying the same.
Council's Environmental Services Team Leader, Karl Tutty is also happy with how the alcohol-free zones are working.
Feedback from local Police was that the bylaw has been effective in reducing crime and disorder. This was the objective so it is good news for Waipa, he said.
Now the bylaw has been reviewed, it is out for public consultation so we can get feedback from the wider community. We haven't proposed any major changes so it's more about making sure people are happy with what we have now.
People can have their say on the policy and the alcohol-free zones until 17 August. Following the consultation period, submitters will have the opportunity to present their submissions at a hearing with elected members in September.
You can have your say here or you can view the bylaw and make a submission at Council offices or libraries.
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For more information contact Senior Communications Advisor, Stephanie Slattery on 027 807 3478.