Wirral beaches go alcohol free

Jun 17 2009 by Staff Reporter, Birkenhead News

WEST Kirby and Hoylake’s beaches will be alcohol-free this summer in a bid to keep them family friendly.

he areas around them have also been designated Alcohol- Free Zones.

Merseyside Police will have the power to confiscate and dispose of alcohol and fine anyone drinking it up to £500.

If people fail to comply with the officer’s request, they could face arrest.

This applies to anyone of any age drinking alcohol in public in the stated zones.

Already, during May, officers have seized 197 unopened bottles and cans of lager and 100 cans of lager, bottles of wine and vodka were confiscated and poured away.

Neighbourhood Sergeant Andy Carter said: "West Kirby Beach is a family friendly area and people come from all over Merseyside to enjoy the scenery especially during nice weather.

“We want to ensure this area remains safe and vibrant, but heavily enforcing the alcohol free zone.

If you are caught with alcohol it will be confiscated and you could face a very heavy fine. “This is not meant to ruin people’s fun but to stop anti-social behaviour and ensure people can enjoy a great day out.”

For further information on what your Neighbourhood Policing Team are doing in your area, contact 0151 709 6010.