BII comments on ADZs
09-Nov-2006
John McNamara, BII Chief Executive, said, “We feel that Alcohol Disorder Zones (ADZs) are a retrograde step for the night time economy. The figures released today from the Metropolitan Police indicate that there has been a fall in alcohol related crime since the implementation of the Licensing Act. Evidence also clearly shows the value of street corner strategies such as Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), Pubwatches and Best Bar None in tackling alcohol related crime.
“ADZs do nothing but brand an area as a problem. They are not a solution to alcohol related problems and could in some cases increase the issues by damaging the reputation of the area and of responsible alcohol retailers within the zone. I would urge local authorities to consider very carefully all the implications and to be satisfied that all other measures have been taken before slapping an ADZ on an area.”
