Issue - meetings

Representatives from the Local Policing Unit to attend the meeting to give an update on local policing issues.

Pc. Charlotte King and Pc. Jasmin Johnson attended the meeting and provided an update on local policing issues.

It was reported that 2 Local Beat Officers were permanently allocated to Stoneygate along with 5-6 other officers that, although allocated, were able to visit at times when not required elsewhere.

Since 2^nd July the main activities for the Police in the area had been: -

·         Drugs raid in Bartholomew Street

·         Several arrests across area

·         Drugs offences and further arrests

·         Liaising with City Council regarding extension of No Drinking Zone

It was reported that there were 2 Local Beat priorities in the area: -

·         ASB Issues

·         Looking to maintain high level police presence on Evington Road

Local police were also supporting the Road safety Unit at schools in an attempt to stop parking outside schools.

It was suggested that the Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicester and Leicestershire should be invited to attend a future Community Meeting. It was further suggested that information regarding the setting up of a Neighbourhood Watch be also brought to the December meeting.

It was reported that there had been a number of ASB issues around Devana Road and it was requested that this was picked up by the Police beat officers in order to prevent a spiralling problem.

RESOLVED: -

                        i)          that the information be noted

                        ii)         that the Police and Crime Commissioner be invited to                                                attend a future Stoneygate Community meeting

                        iii)        that information regarding the setting up of a                                                    Neighbourhood Watch be brought to the December                                        Stoneygate Community Meeting.