Broadstairs Community Alcohol Partnership named best in England

Broadstairs Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) has been awarded CAP group of the year at the House of Commons for its work in reducing underage drinking and alcohol-related antisocial behaviour.

Last summer, Broadstairs experienced a rise in alcohol related ASB involving young people. In response, a specialist group was formed bringing together Kent Police, Trading Standards, Thanet District Council, schools and community groups. Action included reviewing alcohol supply routes, engaging local retailers, and targeting hotspot areas.

The combined enforcement and prevention work led to a significant reduction in ASB across the town and beach areas.

Over the past year the partnership has been strengthened through close multi‑agency work. Most notably, PC Gemma Martin from the Police Licensing Team, who played a central role in coordinating activity with local partners.

PC Martin said:

'I’m honoured that our team has been recognised for our ongoing work with the Broadstairs Community Alcohol Partnership. ‘Through our schools roadshow, we’ve reached around 400 students across Thanet, delivering early‑intervention messages about alcohol harm and safer decision‑making. It has been an incredibly impactful programme so far, and I’m eager to continue building on this work.’