Fines to tackle 'disorder' at Caerphilly county bus stations

A PSPO will be enforced at Blackwood bus station

People who "loiter" around bus stations in Caerphilly county could face a £100 fine under new powers.

The council has approved plans to enforce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) at bus stations in Bargoed, Blackwood, Nelson and Caerphilly town as well as Caerphilly train station.

The move aims to reduce "anti-social behaviour, disorder and annoyance", a council cabinet report said.

That includes drinking alcohol, consuming drugs and damaging property.

Loitering is defined in the report as a person who is not "waiting for public transport or waiting to meet somebody using public transport".

PSPO signs for each station are estimated to cost the council £1,000.