Have your say on proposed Public Space Protection Orders in Llanelli

Residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to share their views on two proposed Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour and helping to keep Llanelli's public spaces safe and welcoming for everyone.

The consultations form part of ongoing joint work between Carmarthenshire County Council and Dyfed-Powys Police to address issues that can negatively impact local communities, businesses and visitors. Both organisations are committed to using appropriate and proportionate measures to tackle anti-social behaviour, support safer public spaces and, where necessary, enforce any Orders that are introduced or renewed.

Both consultations are open from 1 September 2026 until 12 October 2026.

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking views on renewing the existing Drugs and Alcohol PSPO covering Llanelli Town Centre, which is due to expire in January 2027.

If renewed, the PSPO would continue to provide powers to address alcohol and drug-related anti-social behaviour within the town centre. The proposal also includes an additional dispersal power, enabling police, where necessary and proportionate, to direct individuals whose behaviour is causing or is likely to cause anti-social behaviour, nuisance, disorder, harassment, alarm or distress to leave the area for a specified period.

The proposed measures are intended to support the safe use and enjoyment of public spaces for those who live, work and visit Llanelli.

Importantly, the PSPO would not make it an offence simply to consume alcohol within the town centre. Powers would only be used where there is a reasonable belief that behaviour linked to alcohol or drug use is causing, contributing to, or is likely to cause anti-social behaviour or related harm.

The Council is also consulting on proposals to introduce a new PSPO at North Dock to help prevent and reduce vehicle-related anti-social behaviour.

The proposed Order would target behaviours such as nuisance vehicle gatherings, unnecessary engine revving, excessive noise, racing, drifting, wheel spinning, burnouts, obstruction and driving or riding in a manner that causes, or is likely to cause, nuisance, annoyance, danger, damage or a detrimental impact on the area.

If introduced, the PSPO would provide Police officers, Police Community Support Officers and authorised Council officers with powers to take enforcement action where breaches are identified. This could include warnings, Fixed Penalty Notices and, where appropriate, further formal enforcement action.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for enforcement, Cllr Aled Vaughan Owen, said:

The Council is encouraging everyone who lives, works, visits or operates a business in Llanelli to take part in the consultations.

These consultations are an opportunity for people to have their say on proposals aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour and supporting the safe enjoyment of public spaces in Llanelli.

We want to hear from residents, businesses, visitors and community groups before any decisions are made. Their feedback will help us determine whether these proposed measures are necessary, proportionate and effective in addressing the issues that have been identified."

Llanelli Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team Sergeant Tom Grace of Dyfed Powys Police, said:

The current PSPO has given officers a valuable tool that's been successful in reducing anti-social behaviour in Llanelli.

We want to continue to make public spaces safe for everyone and the PSPO provides a quick and effective way to deal with alcohol related anti-social behaviour.

It's important that we hear from everyone in the community and gather their views on continuing to provide these powers, introducing new powers, and ensuring that they remain proportionate and necessary.”

For more information and to take part, visit: Have your say - Carmarthenshire County Council