Nottingham Targets Balaclavas in Public | Nottingham News

Nottingham’s gearing up to crack down on balaclavas in public spaces, aiming for a ban by year’s end after residents voiced concerns over hidden identities linked to anti-social behavior. The city council is drafting a Public Spaces Protection Order, originally targeting busking and begging, but face coverings keep surfacing as a public concern — especially when worn in hot weather. Crucially, the ban won’t touch religious or medical head coverings, focusing only on concealment used for troublemaking. This move is part of a broader safety push, including tackling nuisance e-scooters and alcohol-related behavior, spurred by Nottingham’s recent ranking as one of the UK’s least safe cities outside London. A new multi-agency board will meet monthly to coordinate efforts, with a final decision expected in September — and implementation targeted for the end of the year if approved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b5317d8e3ba6eb7e