Do people drinking or doing drugs in the Croydon town centre stop you from having a good time?

Well now Croydon Council want to know.

Residents, shoppers and visitors are being asked their views on the introduction of a town-centre public space protection order (PSPO).

Council has launched a six-week consultation asking respondents if their enjoyment of the town centre has been affected by people drinking alcohol and/or behaving in ways that cause harassment, harm or distress – such as taking drugs or threatening others.

“Community safety affects everyone and we want to work together to help stop the ongoing antisocial behaviour that impacts on anyone’s enjoyment of the town centre, and harms the local community’s quality of life, so please tell us your views.,” Councillor Hamida Ali said.

The idea behind the PSPO is that it will help council work in partnership with the police to tackle street drinking and antisocial behaviour in the area.

The PSPO will replace the existing controlled drinking zones.