Issue - meetings

Officers from the Local Policing Unit will be at the meeting to provide an update on police issues in North Evington Ward.

PC Claire Jackson provided an update on policing issues within the North Evington Ward. Points made included the following:

·      The Police with Councillors and agencies had held a Day of Action event on Sparrow Park to tackle anti-social behaviour. The aim of the event was to educate local residents; there was a reluctance by residents to report issues to the Police

·      A second Day of Action would be held in September; this would involve the same agencies. The Chair explained that because she had reduced mobility, she would not be able to attend events such as this.

Officers from the Local Policing Unit will be at the meeting to provide an update on police issues in North Evington Ward.

Sergeant Nigel Baraclough and PC Neil Patel gave an update on issues the Police had been dealing with in the North Evington Ward.

The following was noted:

·         There had been 11 burglary offences this year and currently 8 open ASB reports.

·         Nitrous oxide issues had been reported by business residents and found in parks.

·         PC Patel provided information of how a Neighbourhood Watch operated and noted that he was able to support residents set up a Neighbourhood Watch, any residents who were interested should contact him.

·         Due to Police Ward boundaries being different to those of the Council, residents should use Coleman Ward link on the Police website to obtain information/ crime reports for the North Evington Ward.

·         A Police beat surgery would be held on Wednesday 29 April 2017 on Ethel Road.

·         There was a Police Solving Plan (PSP) on Hallaton Road as young people were reported to be drug dealing.

Residents’ concerns:

·         Charnwood Estate – Young people causing issues near the middle of the estate, bench and grass verges.

·         High bushes on Charnwood – some residents felt intimidated. WCEO would take the residents details following the meeting and report to the Parks Team.

·         Councillor Osman queried the ASB issues which were previously taking place on Halstead Street and Granby Avenue. The Police noted that regular visits had been made to the location, a weapon had been found and discarded and the issue which involved mostly local youths seemed to have faded now. Councillor Osman requested Police to inform them of any young people concerned with this issue as the Community Safety Team could make contact.