00:00Havering Council is asking residents whether tougher powers should cover the whole borough
00:05as it considers expanding a public spaces protection order beyond Romford.
00:11The proposal could allow council officers and the Met Police to issue £100 fines for
00:17behaviour including aggressive begging, refusing to stop drinking in public when asked and
00:23other nuisance offences.
00:25Campaigners argue the plans could unfairly affect young and homeless people, while the
00:30council says the measures would target antisocial behaviour causing distress.
00:35The consultation runs until the 23rd October, before councillors decide whether to introduce
00:42the borough-wide order.
