Public consultation on proposed permanent alcohol ban in Riccarton/Ilam

Christchurch City Council is proposing a permanent ban on drinking in public places around the Riccarton/Ilam area. A temporary ban is in place in the area until 30 November 2011.

The amendment to the 2009 Alcohol Restrictions in Public Places Bylaw will help address increased violence and disorder resulting from the transfer of people from Central City hospitality zones to the Riccarton and Ilam areas since the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Councillor Sue Wells, Chairperson of the Regulatory and Planning Committee, says the trial alcohol ban has been in place now for a couple of months and the Council was now looking at making it permanent.

“We are very interested in hearing from people as to whether the trial alcohol ban has been effective or not.

“I strongly encourage people to share their views to help the Council make a good decision,” she says.

Public submissions on the Riccarton/ Ilam bylaw proposal can be lodged through the Council’s Have Your Say webpage www.ccc.govt.nz/HaveYourSay ; by emailing alcoholbylaw@ccc.govt.nz ; or by posting your submission to:

            Freepost 178
            Alcohol Restrictions in Public Places (Riccarton/ Ilam) Amendment Bylaw 2011
            Christchurch City Council
            PO Box 73012
            Christchurch 8140

Written submissions may be made to the Council no later than 5.00pm 10 August 2011.