People caught setting fires face fines of up to �500

In a bid to combat growing anti-social behaviour in hot spot areas, the borough council is introducing 17 new laws.

The bans will cover streets, parks and open spaces.

They include setting fires, reckless skateboarding or roller skating and playing loud music.

Quality of life

Denise Alder, assistant director of customer and environmental services, said: "Now with the new bylaws we are able to deal more effectively with the issues that affect and annoy local residents on a daily basis."

New signs warning residents about bylaws will be erected across the borough.

They will be enforced by both the council and the police.

The street bylaws, including parking on verges, dangerous games near streets, ball games on roads and interfering with road warning lamps, come into force on 27 May.

The bans for parks and open spaces will be put into action on 6 June.

They cover parking vehicles overnight, camping, stealing plants or structures, allowing animals to graze, endangering wildlife and interfering with life-saving equipment.

Anyone caught breaching the laws will be removed from the park by police or a council official.