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REPORT from your WIVENHOE COMMUNITY SAFETY NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH GROUP |
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Complaints have been received about the amount of litter outside the Co-op and King George Playing Fields. Also again re the litter bins regularly overflowing in Mede Way Play Area. We have suggested that well constructed anti-litter signs be installed with details of penalties. We have investigated two complaints of alleged possible attempted burglary in local dwellings. There has been criminal damage to vehicles in the Quay and Queens Road areas. We note from recent crime figures that Wivenhoe continues to be the or one of the safest towns in Essex. POLICING We are facing difficult times in respect of policing when their services will be required elsewhere. This is fully appreciated. However Wivenhoe has not had its fair share of police activity over the past two years despite promises to the contrary by Inspector Butler. The lack of visible policing has been a continuous complaint from members of the community. YOUTH There appears to have been a reduction in youths congregating together drinking alcohol and using illegal drugs, both in the KGV Park and other areas. However I continue to be concerned about certain youths who appear to lead others astray. This is being examined before their actions result in more serious consequences for themselves and others. ROAD SAFETY Beverley Gould of Colchester Borough Council carefully examined our Report on Road Safety concerns in Wivenhoe. Mrs Gould took the time and troubles to visit all the locations referred to in the report before the meeting of the full committee that she attended. The majority of concerns were agreed with before the meeting. Others were discussed and to be examined. Unfortunately Mrs Gould became ill after attending the meeting and will be off work for a number of weeks. Due to staff shortages within her department the issues of concern have not been acted upon. Our Community Police Officer has issued a number of speeding tickets following receipt of this report in the areas of concern. STREET LIGHTING I am conducting a full street survey in Wivenhoe. Urgent requirements are being addressed immediately, i.e. street lighting outside the Broomgrove School no: 4 and 4A are not operating. Good street lighting reduces crime and the fear of crime and improves road safety. COOPERATION On behalf of all the Committee, we wish to voice our appreciation of the continued support of all the Wivenhoe Town Council staff and all the Town Councillors. Working in such a partnership and with other agencies as Colchester Borough ‘Road Safety’ and the Police promotes and provides a safer community. Ken Rogers
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