New Byelaws Prohibit Alcohol Consumption in Streets Of Thurso And Wick
29th March 2010
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL BYELAWS PROHIBITING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN DESIGNATED PLACES (THURSO) 2009
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL BYELAWS PROHIBITING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN DESIGNATED PLACES (WICK) 2009
TAKE NOTICE that the Scottish Ministers in terms of section 202 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 have confirmed the above named byelaws made by the Highland Council.
The byelaws came into operation on 29 March 2010.
Copies of the byelaws are available for inspection during normal office hours at the following council offices:
Thurso Service Point, Council Offices, Rotterdam Street, Thurso
Thurso Library, Davidson's Lane, Thurso
Wick Service Point, Area Office, Market Square, Wick
Wick Library, Sinclair Terrace, Wick
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