Public asked to have say on potential Plymouth Hoe change

People in Plymouth are being asked to anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order for the Plymouth Hoe area.

The local council says "this measure is designed to enhance public safety during large events and in response to potential threats."

An ATTRO allows the police and designated partners to close off or restrict access to certain areas and roads when necessary.

Councillor Sally Haydon, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, explains: “While there’s no specific threat to Plymouth at this moment, crowded places can be targets for terrorism. We have all seen the awful events that have happened in other around the world, from the tragic attack on London Bridge in 2017, and more recently the Magdeburg car attack in Germany.

“Having an ATTRO in place means we’re prepared to act swiftly to protect everyone. It’s about being proactive and ensuring we have the right tools to safeguard our community.”

The public can have their say until May 14th.