Ipswich Borough Council is looking to extend its public drinking powers for a further three years, allowing officers to continue tackling alcohol-related anti-social behaviour.
The move comes after a council report revealed 235 alcohol-related incidents were recorded in the borough between January 2023 and February 2026.
The ban does not prevent people from drinking responsibly in public spaces such as parks.
Licensed premises and outdoor seating areas would remain exempt.
Officers would retain the power to order someone involved in alcohol-related anti-social behaviour to stop drinking and surrender their alcohol.
The powers can be used by council officers, police, community policing officers, My Local Bobby officers and authorised council contractors.
The existing Public Spaces Protection Order expires on November 16, 2026.
A public consultation found strong support for extending the order, with over 98% of respondents backing the move and just one person opposed.
The council's executive will consider the proposal on November 3, with officers recommending the order be extended until 2029.
If approved, the proposal will go before full council on November 18.
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