It could soon be last orders for drinkers causing trouble in the streets of Shipley.

New laws mean that public drinking could be restricted by the police if it causes a nuisance or is a threat to public order.

A pilot scheme proved successful in Bradford city centre and it has been extended to Bingley.

Now Shipley residents are being asked to give their views on the proposals which could also spread to Keighley.

The Council is using the new Criminal Justice and Police Act, with powers to designate orders in certain areas.

Gerry Danby of Bradford Council's Legal and Democratic Service, said: "It will not be an offence to drink alcohol in a designated public place. But failure to comply with an officer's requirements in respect of public drinking will be an arrestable offence."

He said the aim was not to ban drinking altogether.

"Local authorities are only allowed to designate areas where they are satisfied that nuisance or annoyance to the public or disorder have been associated with public drinking in that place."

But Shipley councillor Phil Thornton thought the measures were not necessary in Shipley.

"We are moving towards a more European style where it is common to have open-air drinking, and mostly people are sensible and mature. So I think we are using a sledgehammer to deal with what is a relatively small problem."

It was also important that people visited Shipley, he added, and clamping down on drinkers would deter that.

But Bob Parker, Shipley town centre manager, said the scheme should be supported by all.

"It will not prevent families or individuals having a drink in the sun. It will just stamp out anti-social behaviour with drinking."

Any views from the public must be received by Friday, July 11, and sent to either Mr J S Balsham or Mr R J Winter, Legal and Democratic Services Director, City Hall, Bradford, BD1 1HY.