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Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames. Using controlled drinking zones to manage night time economy. Richmond. RFU. Twickenham. Measures used to manage night time economy. Cumulative Impact Zones – Richmond and Twickenham town centres Dispersal zones used during summer and over Christmas

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Richmond upon Thames

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  1. Richmond upon Thames Using controlled drinking zones to manage night time economy

  2. Richmond RFU Twickenham

  3. Measures used to manage night time economy • Cumulative Impact Zones – Richmond and Twickenham town centres • Dispersal zones used during summer and over Christmas • Summer and winter campaigns – test purchases; additional police patrols; etc. • Controlled Drinking Zones in place since end June 2007, Richmond and Twickenham town centres SET AGAINST • Recognition of importance to local economy • Worries about impact of recession

  4. Richmond upon Thames and alcohol • Public open space – 2 royal parks; Richmond and Twickenham Greens; riverside areas. • Visitor attractions include Hampton Court, Kew Gardens and National Archives • Twickenham Stadium (RFU) 82000 people at internationals and cup finals. • Harlequins Rugby Union and League ground, London Scottish & London Welsh RUFCs Tourism and visitors contribute massively to local economy.

  5. What led to CDZs • Complaints from residents • Problems in open spaces • Under 18s and over 18s in mixed groups • Findings of Observational Anti Social Behaviour Study

  6. Review of CDZs June 2009 • Problems due to changes in police recording • New recording standards May 2008 • 2008/9 – 278 alcohol related stops (both CDZ and S27 Violent Crime Reduction Act outside the zones. • 86% Richmond; 2% Twickenham • 76% of stops resulted in alcohol being confiscated • 7 arrests

  7. Reports available Regulatory Committee June 2009 • Review of CDZ • Latest observational research report Alcohol Task Group report on alcohol – February 2008 www.richmond.gov.uk

  8. Contact details Anne Lawtey Community Planning Manager London Borough of Richmond upon Thames 020 8831 6195 a.lawtey@richmond.gov.uk

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