Welcome to The Meads Shopping Centre
We’re pleased to have you with us at The Meads Shopping Centre. Whether you’re visiting for a day of shopping or stopping by for a quick meal, we’re committed to creating a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment for all. To help ensure this, we ask all visitors to observe the following guidelines while in the centre.

General Conduct

  • Children must be supervised at all times. For their safety and the comfort of others, please keep children within your care close by.
  • Respectful behaviour is expected. Any conduct that may be perceived as aggressive, intimidating, or inappropriate toward fellow visitors, staff, or retailers will not be tolerated.
  • Please keep your face visible. Hoods, crash helmets, or anything that obscures your face should be removed while inside the centre.
  • Maintain cleanliness. Please use the bins provided and help us keep the centre clean and welcoming.

Activities & Use of Space

  • Promotional activities require permission. This includes leafleting, canvassing, conducting surveys, or filming and photography. Prior approval from centre management is required.
  • No ball games or physical play. Activities such as ball games, throwing objects, or similar behaviour are not permitted in the centre.
  • Trolleys must remain within designated areas. Supermarket or retail trolleys are not to be brought into the centre.
  • Recreational wheeled devices are not allowed. For safety reasons, bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, micro-scooters, Segways, and Heelys® are not permitted within the centre.

Dress & Appearance

  • Appropriate attire is required. We ask all visitors to remain fully clothed and dressed appropriately for a public space.
  • Visibility is important. Crash helmets and hoods should be removed while indoors, for security and approachability.

Substances & Consumption

  • No smoking or vaping inside. This includes electronic cigarettes.
  • Alcohol may only be consumed in licensed premises within the centre.

Serious Conduct & Enforcement

  • Damage or aggression will not be tolerated. Acts of vandalism, theft, or aggressive behaviour will be taken seriously and may be reported to the local authorities.
  • Centre bans may be applied. Behaviour deemed inappropriate, threatening, or unsafe may result in temporary or permanent exclusion from the premises, at the discretion of management.

We thank the vast majority of our visitors who continue to support a safe and respectful environment for all. Your cooperation helps ensure that everyone can enjoy their experience here.

Thank you for treating our shopping centre with respect.