Liberal Democrat and Liberal Groups come together to push for Council Action

12.20.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Mon 14th Jul 2008

After all the publicity about underage drinking and problems caused in our local parks, Liberal and Liberal Democrat Councillors in Wyre Forest have joined forces to demand action. The following Emergency Motion has been submitted for next week's Council Meeting:

"Emergency Motion from the Liberal and Liberal Democrat Groups for Council Meeting, July 16th 2008

• Council congratulates West Mercia Police on the success of the local "intelligence led" Tasking Team; in particular in actions which have led to several hundreds of pounds worth of alcohol being confiscated from young people.

• Council notes that some 134 Section 27 Notices have been issued by the Team, across the Wyre Forest District, mainly related to inappropriate consumption of alcohol in public places.

• In order to support the actions of the Police, Council therefore resolves to instigate Alcohol Restriction Zones to cover:St. George's Park, Baxter Gardens Park, Springfield Park and Brinton Park.

• Council further resolves to consult with the Police to identify any other areas of Public Open Space, under the control of this Council, where such Zones might also be applicable."

We hope that members of ALL Parties will be willing to support us!