Street drinking ban on the way

INVESTIGATIONS are underway to see if making Hailsham s town centre an alcohol-free zone is a realistic possibility.

The town council s Finance, Policy and Resources Committee discussed the proposal at their meeting on Monday, and resolved to make serious enquiries about banning the consumption of alcohol in designated public places, including the town centre.

The town clerk, Liz Jones, will contact the town council in Crowborough, which is also considering a similar proposal. The committee s chairman, Cllr Nick Ellwood, will also make further enquiries.