MEMBERS of the public have four more weeks to have their say on whether a public space protection order is still supported in Wrexham town centre.

Wrexham Council launched a consultation on the issue in July and members of the public have until September 16 to have their say.

The orders are designed to make sure residents, workers and shoppers can all use and enjoy public spaces, safe from antisocial behaviour by placing restrictions and requirements on certain behaviour in an area.

Not sticking to a PSPO is a criminal offence and can result in a fixed penalty notice of £100 or a prosecution, which could lead to a fine of up to £1,000.

In August 2016 the council's executive board approved the implementation of a three year PSPO in Wrexham.

The council is now consulting the public over whether the measures contained in the PSPO are still supported and should continue.

A spokesman for the council said: "A PSPO can be introduced if the relevant behaviour is having, or is likely to have, a detrimental effect on the quality of life of people in the area.

"The behaviour has to be ongoing or happening regularly, be unreasonable, and its impact must be such that the restrictions and requirements should be put in place.

"In relation to homelessness, rough sleeping and begging, the Council and public service partners aim to provide support to people in these situations.

"By not addressing concerns effectively it is clear that there is risk to the quality of life of residents, a risk to the reputation of Wrexham, including loss of trade and attractiveness to new businesses, and subsequently a reduction in visitors/tourists to the area.

"The PSPO is one of the available tools and powers in the Act to address anti-social behaviour for the benefit of some vulnerable individuals and for residents, visitors and local businesses."

To have your say, visit:

www.yourvoicewrexham.net