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Views sought on beach public protection order

News imageNorth Devon Council Close up of PSPO signNorth Devon Council
The consultation will close on 8 July

People are being asked for their views on plans to extend a public space protection order (PSPO) to include three beaches.

North Devon Council (NDC) has launched a consultation for residents and businesses in Ilfracombe to give their views on the plans.

On its website, NDC said the current PSPO had resulted in street drinkers moving to beaches.

The consultation will close at 12:00 BST on 8 July.

News imageNorth Devon Council Image shows proposed public space protection order areaNorth Devon Council
The map shows the proposed PSPO area

The council said the new PSPO would cover Wildersmouth beach, Harbour beach and Cheyne beach.

The PSPO aimed to prevent street drinking, drug use, public urination and aggressive begging, the council said.

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