Anti-drink-related disorder campaign wins award
A police backed scheme to crack down on drink-related disorder in Brighton and Hove — where 8 licences have been revoked in the last 18 months — has won a top national award.
The pub industry, police and council received the top prize in the Partnership category at the Reputation Awards, organised by LG Comms, the national group for council communications.
Brighton and Hove’s award winning initiatives includes Operation Marble where police patrol from early evening to maintain order and Operation Nightsafe, which uses a system of yellow and red cards to warn and penalise people for misbehaving.
YMCA volunteers offer first aid and support to those who need it in a scheme named Safe Space and real-time information at bus stops helps pub and club goers to travel home safely.
Violent crime in public places in Brighton and Hove has fallen to a 10-year low following a crackdown that saw eight pubs and clubs lose their licences.
“It’s a classic case of public bodies getting together to solve problems,” said council leader Mary Mears.
“Rather than sitting back and leaving the police to deal with crime and drunkenness, the council and other bodies have joined in to see how they can help prevent it.”
Chief inspector of Brighton and Hove police Simon Nelson said: “The council and police teams have been united in their dedication to the city and a determination to shape sustained improvements.”
