The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has welcomed the second round of the Home Office’s Local Alcohol Action Areas (LAAA).
The two-year programme was previously announced in the Home Office’s Modern Crime Prevention Strategy. The aims are to reduce alcohol-related crime and disorder, and diversify local night-time economies through strong partnerships between local authorities, the police, health partners and businesses.
BBPA chief executive, Brigid Simmonds, said: “It is great to see the scheme expanding and it is a strong endorsement that partnership working in this area delivers results.
“The BBPA, along with Drinkaware and National Pubwatch, is a key supporter of Local Alcohol Partnerships and is already undertaking activity to raise awareness of the law surrounding serving drunks — a key focus area in the Home Office Strategy — and we look forward to working with the new LAAAs on this initiative.
“Brewers and pub operators also look forward to working with agencies and stakeholders at a local level to tackle any problems in the night-time economy. This is certainly the best way forward.”
