'Respect our city' scheme in Preston, Lancashire: No swearing, spitting, littering, vomiting, dog fouling

I thik this is a fantastic idea! I hope other city and town centres will follow the lead of Preston and adopt a similar scheme: A city centre has introduced a zero-tolerance policy against swearing in a bid to clamp down on anti-social behaviour. (link via telegraph.co.uk) Messages against bad languages include "No 'Effin & 'Jeffin" and "No Aggro" which can be read on signs and banners across Preston, Lancashire. Other reminders are "No Pavement Pizza" which depicts a person being sick in the street and "Don't Pee Anti-Social" which shows someone urinating in a public place. The £20,000 'Respect our city' scheme is designed to reduce anti-social behaviour such as swearing, spitting, litter dropping and dog fouling. Police can give out fixed penalty notices of up to £80 for various public order offences while council officers can impose £75 on-the-spot fines for litter offences. Visit Preston What do you think of the idea?

Cornish town launches curfew trial to combat rowdy teens

Cornish town of Redruth in curfew trial to combat rowdy youths at night (link via telegraph.co.uk) From now until the end of the summer holidays, in the quarter-mile-square area of town forming the Redruth North ward, police are asking parents to ensure their under-16s are home by 9pm, and their under-10s by 8pm. Police warn that if they encounter resistance from youths – or parents – names will be taken and Asbos or parenting orders may eventually follow. Thoughts? Do you think this campaign against anti-social behavior will work? Do you think a curfew should be imposed nation wide? Do you have a problem with teenagers in your area? Destination Guide for Redruth Redruth Town Council