PRESSURE may be building on the Port of Milford Haven over its use of a controversial ‘anti-teen’ alarm outside Milford Haven library.
Councillors Rhys Sinnett and Sue Perkins are calling on the council to make clear its opposition to the use of ultrasonic youth deterrent devices such as the Mosquito alarm, and to ban them from property it owns.
They are also recommending that the council “encourage” partner organisations to follow its lead and oppose the use of such devices.
Local campaigner Gareth Bromhall has led protests against the Port’s use of the device, which he believes has the potential to cause distress to people with depression, anxiety, autism and some disabilities.
He has also raised concerns that it discriminates against young people, as it can usually only be heard by under-25s.
But in October, after lengthy negotiations, the Port declared it would be sticking with the alarm in an attempt to combat anti-social behaviour in the area.
A spokesman said the Port’s primary responsibility was providing a “safe working environment for our staff, tenants and member of the public who are legitimately using the area”, and the device would continue to be active outside library opening hours.
Cabinet members will discuss the proposals on Monday, December 1, and report back to full council at its next meeting.
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