Three ‘Designated Areas’ have been introduced in Kirkby and Whiston in order to combat anti-social behaviour.
The orders, introduced in Kirkby and Whiston, were introduced yesterday (25 January 2009) and will remain in force for 6 months.
The powers under the Anti-Social Behaviour Act mean that police officers can move youths on and arrest those who return within 24 hours.
Two designated areas have been introduced in Kirkby, which operates from 5.00 pm until 2.00 am, 7 days a week. The designated areas are bounded by and include:-
- Whitefield Drive to the junction with Elstead Road, past Eastfield Walk, to the boundary of the M57. Following the perimeter of the M57 to the junction with Ingoe Lane to the junction with Whitefield Drive. This includes all roads and public places within this area, including Denver Road and Newick Road.
- Richard Hesketh Drive to the junction with James Holt Avenue. James Holt Avenue to the junction with Kirkby Row. Kirkby Row to the junction with Whitefield Drive. Whitefield Drive to the junction with Richard Hesketh Drive.
The designated area in Whiston operates from 4.00pm until midnight, 7 days a week and includes the area bounded by:-
- Manorwood Drive from its junction with Lickers Lane, Lickers Lane to Driveway. Driveway, up to and including Whiston Railway station, (running along the perimeter of the railway line), to Gresford Close. Gresford Close to Berrywood Drive, Berrywood Drive to Manorwood Drive. Manorwood drive to Lickers Lane (including all of the open grassed area known as ‘The Moonhills’).
Merseyside Police has worked in partnership with Knowsley Council to secure the designated areas to help them combat anti-social behaviour in the area which has been causing distress and making life difficult for residents in the area.
Councillor Jackie Harris, Cabinet Member for Community Safety & Social Inclusion said "This is a fine example of the police, council and partners working with local communities to address their concerns. We will use all the powers at our disposal to stop this type of activity and ensue that Knowsley remains a safe place to live, work and visit."
Chief Inspector Claire Richards added "We are making great inroads in the area in tackling anti social behaviour by targeting the areas causing the most concern. This has been tremendously successful but there are still some youths who persist in acting anti-socially and their behaviour is just not acceptable. High visibility patrols will ensure the designated area is not breached and its introduction will complement other tactics we are using to reduce anti social behaviour in Knowsley.”
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