The Local Authorities (Alcohol Disorder Zones) Regulations 2008

Notice of proposal to designate a locality as an alcohol disorder zone

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4.—(1) A notice published by a local authority in accordance with section 16(2) of the 2006 Act (notice of proposal to designate a locality as an alcohol disorder zone) shall—

(a)identify the geographical area to be designated either by name or, if appropriate, by describing its boundaries; and

(b)set out in general terms the implications of the proposal and the effect of the designation; and

(c)where applicable, state the fact that the proposal results from a review of an existing alcohol disorder zone, which remains in force pending the making of any new designation; and

(d)invite representations from interested persons within twenty-eight days about the proposal and about what might be included in an action plan with a view to making designation unnecessary .

(2) A notice published in accordance with section 16(2) of the 2006 Act shall be published—

(a)in a local newspaper circulating in the area in which the locality to be designated is situated; or

(b)in such public places within the locality to be designated as the local authority considers appropriate.

(3) Before a local authority publishes a notice in accordance with section 16(2) of the 2006 Act it shall consult the Chief Constable of the British Transport Police where the locality of the proposed zone includes or is within five hundred metres of an area where the British Transport Police have jurisdiction under section 31(1)(a) to (f) of the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003(1).