Coun Tom Balmain, deputy mayor of Wyre and member of Garstang Town Council, says that many residents have complained of alcohol-related anti-social behaviour, and that the proposed Designated Public Places order will have a postive impact on the town.
He said: "I think it's what is required. If the youngsters behaved themselves when they came out of the public houses and didn't upset residents with their rowdy behaviour it would not be necessary. We don't want behaviour like that in our quiet market town."
The order, which will make it an arrestable offence to drink alcohol after being asked not to do so by a police officer, has been proposed by Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Nicki Bignell.
Orders have already been made in Fleetwood, Cleveleys and Poulton. The proposal will need to be approved by Wyre Council before it is put into effect, and there will be a period of public consultation leading to the decision.
The plan has received the backing of Coun Balmain and Wyre Coun May Ghandi.
Members of the town's Pubwatch scheme have also added their support to the plan, although there have been concerns from some landlords about the impact on people drinking outside their pubs, particularly in light of the smoking ban.
Geoff Wallwork, of The Crown, said: "At first I thought it would be a total ban, which would obviously affect my business because people drink outside the front of the pub.
"But I've now been told categorically those people will not be affected. I do think it will probably be a good thing. It will stop people walking off with glasses, which occasionally can be a problem, and it will probably stop youngsters from drinking on the streets and causing trouble."
Coun Balmain added that exceptions to the order during the town's popular outdoor events have been discussed.
He continued: "There could be exceptions, perhaps during the Children's Festival.
"If there is a ban there could be problems for people who want to walk through the centre of town and enjoy themselves.
"But I believe that generally drinking should be inside the pubs, not outside."
Coun Balmain acknowledges that some people will not welcome the order, but he believes such measures are necessary to protect residents and bring back traditional values.
He added: "We would not require these orders if there were sufficient officers on the beat and patrolling the streets.
"Some people will be upset by it, but I think most will say it's a good thing. It's about time action was taken.
"We want the town centres to be how they used to be, when you could walk along the street without being pestered. It's going back to an age when there was no need to lock doors.
"There is nothing like trying to retain the sort of behaviour that I think this country should have."