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Richmond upon Thames
Using controlled drinking zones to manage night time economy
Richmond
Twickenham
RFU
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
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.
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
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
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
Contact details
Anne Lawtey
Community Planning Manager
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
020 8831 6195
