Officers from the Local Policing Unit will be at the meeting to provide an update on police issues in Evington Ward.
Minutes:
Sergeant (Sgt) Nigel Baraclough, the new Sgt for the Evington Ward was present at the meeting and gave an update.
All to note:
· Residents were advised that crime in the Ward and Local Policing Team information could be obtained by visiting the Police.uk website and following the necessary links.
· Current issues the Police were dealing with included burglaries.
· Since 1st January 2017 there had been 11 burglaries (dwellings) and 15 burglaries (other than dwellings).
· It was noted that 9 burglars had been sent to prison over the past 2 months and Police had regular patrols on case.
· Other crime included 14 open Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) courts and speeding/ parking issues on Spencefield Lane where children were reported to have been hurt – Police operations were in place on Spencefield Lane and Downing Drive which had seen drivers penalised for several offences.
PC Dave McCartney was also present at the meeting and discussed the following:
· A few ASB issues on the Rowlatts Hill estate had rekindled.
· It was noted that a small number of homeless people outside Tesco Metro on Ethel Road had been begging people and were sometimes reported to be aggressive in their approach. A variety of methods were being looked into on how this could be addressed including communication with the ASB unit. Several thefts from Rowlatts Hill Co-operative supermarket had taken place, whereby the perpetrator had stolen £3-4,000 worth of meat.
· Complaints were reported regarding noise and parties on Balderstone Close. Every night two PC’s/ PCSO’s patrolled hotspots where complaints had been received.
· Young people had gained access to Gumbrill House and were causing issues. The Police used operation Night Hawk to deal with this and had since seen a reduction.
· Parking operations had been held at City of Leicester College (COLC) and Linden Primary School speaking to and educating parents.
· An issue was noted that involved young people disturbing the madrassa classes at Coleman Neighbourhood Centre. Police were working closely with Councillor Govind and Premier League Kicks looking into useful diversions for young people.
Residents’ concerns:
· Nitrous oxide canisters were noted as being littered in the Evington Park car park. The Police explained the current legislation on the canisters and noted that further information was available on the Police website.
· A resident requested contact information for the traffic enforcement team. Councillor Hunter responded that Punum Patel – Ward Community Engagement Officer (WCEO) would take the residents contact details after the meeting and pass them onto the traffic enforcement team.
· It was queried regarding schools admissions in the Ward in regards to a reported overflow from other areas (not in the Ward) which the resident believed could take place. Councillor Bajaj would speak with the Assistant City Mayor for Schools and feedback any information to the resident. The resident was to provide contact details following the meeting.
· The consultation for Evington Library was queried. Councillor Hunter who had been exploring other TNS buildings felt that the Evington Library was secure. It was reported that the consultation was now complete and the results would soon be revealed.