ALCOHOL FREE ZONES

Public Exhibition

Ballina Shire Council is seeking public comment on the continuation of Alcohol Free Zones (AFZs) in Lennox Head, Alstonville, Ballina and Wardell.

AFZs have been in place in Ballina Shire since 2007 and have been successful in assisting NSW Police managing anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related violence in specific public settings which include public roads, carparks and footpaths. The continuation of these AFZ’s don’t apply to parks, sportfields and beaches, these locations are regulated separately and considered under Council policy. The NSW Police has requested Council continue with the AFZs that are currently in place, which are proposed to continue for a further 3-year period.

View the proposed location maps and further information at ballina.nsw.gov.au/ExhibitionDocuments

Submissions close: Monday 10 January 2022.