Those committing antisocial behaviour could be fined up to £1,000 under new orders in South Staffordshire.
Four new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) have been put in place covering the Railway Walk, Baggeridge Country Park and Himley Plantation; Perton centre; Wheaton Aston; and Iverley.
Signage in these areas outlines the specifics of each order – and anyone committing antisocial behaviour in the specified zones could receive a fixed penalty notice of £100 or summoned to attend court and face a fine of up to £1,000.
Cabinet member for community services at South Staffordshire Council, Cllr Mike Davies, said: “We at South Staffordshire Council have a zero-tolerance approach when it comes to behaviour which has a detrimental effect on our communities.
“We are very proud of our district as a beautiful and idyllic place to live and putting these Public Space Protection Orders in place goes a further step towards keeping South Staffordshire a place where people want to live, work and visit.
“Working with our communities, these orders have been put in place to target problematic areas and provide protection for the environment, while reassuring residents and businesses.”
Other offences prohibited by the PSPOs include littering and fly-tipping.
The area covered by the order in Wheaton Aston is the pathway linking Broadholes Lane to Pinfold Lane and the order in Iverley covers Crown Lane Bridlepath.
Information on the orders can be found at www.sstaffs.gov.uk/communities/community-safety/antisocial-behaviour – including information for each of the areas, actions taken, the reason for a PSPO being recommended, consultation responses, and a map of each location.