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Alcohol ban in Carford saves the city.
"All you can drink" offer's ended in hopes of reversing the appalling descent into lawlessness.
John Masters, chair of the city of Carford’s 'Save Our Streets' campaign, spoke out about the achievements gained through the campaign.
Mr Masters had promised to help the police win the streets back, and claims he has done just that. With violent crime being reduced by 10 percent, and sex attacks almost halved.
Mr Masters said the development of large, youth-oriented public houses in the city centre, offering “all you can drink” deals, is the cause for increased violence.
By persuading the publicans, with the support of the The city police, the city council, the local Licensed Victuallers’ Association and the City Primary Healthcare Trust, they have have achieved an agreement with the owners of pubs and clubs to cancel their Drink for Free promotions.
The street across from the town centre also had a drinking ban, with police authorised to confiscate and arrest individuals going against this.
"The Best Budy scheme" has been initiated, allowing pub and club owners to share information on criminal behaviour with each other, to stop "Gangs of muggers" for example, spreading fear.
Mr Masters said, "The streets are ours – and now, thanks to our SOS campaign, we have won back the right to enjoy them."
A further survey, costing £100,00, will be launched to show the exact extent of the problem.
"We want as many people as possible to take part in the survey, and to try to give it maximum publicity we are launching it at a public meeting at the Royale Leisure Centre next Thursday at 8pm.
All will be welcome."
Funded by Loamshire Health Authority, the County Police Force, the Regional Development Agency and the City Traders’ Association, who appear to be in full support of this campaign.
The city has become so dependant on alcohol sales, that without it, Mr Masters said, "we would have a £12m hole in our business rates revenue."
"We will build up a complete picture of what alcohol abuse costs each and every one of us, and our city. Once we know that, we can make sure that we are doing everything we can to tackle the problem."
"I don’t wish to sound like a killjoy, but it must be clear to all of us that alcohol, when abused, is the evil in our midst."
