Baseball Caps banned shocker !!

Personally, I blame the Yankees ))


Hooded tops, baseball caps and swearing have been outlawed at Bluewater
shopping centre in Kent as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
The retail and leisure complex is bringing in a zero-tolerance approach to
intimidating conduct.

The move has been backed by Kent Police which has a dedicated on-site team.

Bluewater property manager Helen Smith said the decision was taken because
there had been "issues" in the centre "at certain times of the week".

Baseball caps banned

Managers drew up the code of conduct after running workshops with centre
staff and guests on how to improve the Bluewater shopping experience.

People contravening the code will be asked to leave the centre, denied entry
and in some cases excluded.

The rules outline the standard of behaviour expected of people using the
centre including not smoking, leafleting, or canvassing on site.

Guidelines say intimidating behaviour by groups or individuals, anti-social
behaviour including swearing, and wearing clothing which deliberately
obscures the face such as hooded tops and baseball caps, will not be
allowed.

Portfolio manager Matthew Clements said: "Ensuring that Bluewater is a safe
and pleasant environment for our guests is of paramount importance to us.

"We continue to work with our retailers, guests and partners such as Kent
Police to ensure this is maintained at all times."

North Kent Supt Martin Hewitt said: "By clearly setting acceptable standards
of behaviour, this code will allow staff and police officers to work
together in maintaining the quality of experience for guests."