Large parts of the Bathurst central business district are already alcohol free areas zones, but he says people are flouting the rules.

“It’s full of urination, vomit and broken glass,” Cr Jennings said of many weekends.

He said Keppel Street business owners had complained about late-night damage to their shops, in particular smashed front windows.

CCTV installed by business owners has captured some of the damage being caused along with revellers urinating on shop doors.

Elephant & Castle owner and licensee Campbell Gibson said “if people are starting to notice things then there is a problem”. 

“We have security at the front to prevent people from leaving and carrying alcohol, but sometimes they get distracted,” he said.

Mr Gibson said, however, that revellers also left other late-night venues and their own homes carrying drinks.

“We clean up Keppel Street and down Seymour Street every Saturday and Sunday morning,” he said.

Mr Gibson said all stakeholders – licensees, shop owners, police and council – needed to work together towards a solution.

“It’s an education and letting people know they can’t go walking the streets drinking,” he said.

Cr Jennings said while there were small signs advising people about the alcohol free zones, more were needed and suggested council run a newspaper advertising campaign and install more street lighting.

“The police should probably get out and warn or fine people,” he said.

Cr Ian North backed the calls for change and said people could often be spotted in the early hours of the morning walking the streets with drinks.

A Keppel Street business owner, who asked not to be named, said the Bathurst Liquor Accord, police, council and shop owners would soon meet to discuss the issues.