Coastal & Visitor Areas Public Spaces Protection Order 2025

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Closes 14 May 2025

Anti-Social Behaviour - your experience

Coastal areas means the beach and the land next to the beach which is open to the public. This includes: 

  • beaches, sand dunes and grassed areas 
  • woodlands and marshes
  • ponds and lakes
  • promenades
  • car parks
  • play areas
  • buildings like toilets and shelters  
1. Have you ever seen anti-social behaviour when visiting Sefton’s coast?

This means all Sefton’s coastal areas that are open to the public and certain parks.

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2. Did you report what you saw?

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3. If you reported it, who did you report it to and were you happy with the response? (Please tick the ones that apply to you)

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4. If you didn't report it, why did you not report the anti-social behaviour you saw?

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