An order banning certain people from Coventry City Centre has been approved

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Tuesday 7 March 2017 at 7:28pm

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An order banning certain people from Coventry City Centre has been approved.

The Public Space Protection Order means beggars, nuisance buskers, illegal pedlars and leaflet distributors can be given Fixed Penalty Notices for £100.

If beggars can't pay - they'll be put in touch with agencies that can help them. It'll also target people skateboarding or cycling on pavements dangerously.

The bill will be reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days under new powers granted to the City Council and Police as part of the Order.Councillor Abdul Khan, Cabinet Member for Policing and Equalities, said: