Breckland Council’s cabinet voted unanimously to begin a six-week consultation on introducing a public spaces protection order (PSPO) in Dereham.

The legal measure, established under the 2014 Crime and Policing Act, would allow the council to restrict activities such as public drinking.

It could also be extended to cover drug use, begging, rough sleeping and public urination.

TownTickers have praised Dereham as a place that "flouts expectations" (Image: Newsquest)

The move follows a highly charged public meeting earlier this month attended by around 250 locals,

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