Drinking is a problem in some parts of Wrexham

Wrexham council is finalising details for a public awareness campaign about the restrictions, prior to the scheme's launch in the coming months.

Signs will be placed prominently round the town centre warning people they could be arrested for breaching the new public order.

Councillors agreed to the powers in February, which control the drinking of alcohol at Peace Gardens, Llwyn Isaf and Queen's Square.

"If people are causing problems, they will be asked to stop drinking - if they don't, they could be arrested," said a council spokeswoman.

"Providing you are not causing any problems, you may be allowed to continue drinking.

"The council is paying for a series of signs to let the public know they are in these designated areas.

"Those signs will be in place beforehand, as part of a legal requirement."

Not everyone has spoken out in favour of the ban.

Alcohol support groups have expressed concern that the measures could mean more court appearances for people in need of practical help.

Public complaints

Local authorities in Wales have been urged by the Welsh Assembly to designate areas where drinking alcohol would be outlawed.

Last month, drinking in Rhyl town centre was banned following complaints from members of the public.

Drinking in the seaside resort's town centre was stopped by the council after problems with drunken behaviour outside the town hall and railway station.

The new public order gave North Wales Police on-the-spot powers to deal with offenders.