New byelaws restrict public drinking in Inverness Beauly and Ardersier

Two new byelaws restricting public drinking in Inverness, Beauly and Ardersier have been approved by the Scottish Government and will come into force on Friday 30 November.

This follows discussions between The Highland Council and Northern Constabulary, and consultation with the community.

Public drinking in Inverness and Beauly has been restricted for some time by existing byelaws. However, the new byelaw will include additional provisions creating a new offence, in certain circumstances, of possessing an open container of alcohol in the affected areas of Inverness and Beauly.

This will enable the Police to take action in cases where it is considered that individuals intend to drink in public areas, but have not been observed doing so.

A new byelaw will also cover the Ardersier area with similar restrictions on public drinking.

The new byelaws can be found here on the council's website.                                                             

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