We asked: 

what issues concerned you most in your area

You said: 

At the Pact Meeting on Thursday 25th August 2011 you told us that you were concerned about anti social behaviour on Bridge Street, Barnsley. You said you wanted Bridge Street to remain a PACT Priority for the month of September.

You said that there were issues of noise and drinking and drug misuse linked to some of the houses on the street, you also raised concerns about groups of youths concregating on the backings of Bridge Street and the surrounding areas.

Your Town and Kingstone SNT Officers For Bridge Street Are:-

  PCSO 8302 MAKINSON.         PC 2458 CLIFFE.

Date of priority: 
28 Apr 2011
We did: 

03/05/2011 - Area patrols conducted throughout the evening shift by 8302 and 8142.  At 16.55hrs Group of males and females at rear of 15 Bridge Street (alleyway that runs between Bridge Street and Honeywell Street). Group spoken to and requested that they move on which they did.  20.00hrs group again congregating same individuals as earlier all spoken to and advised this is not an area for them to congregate and drink.

04/05/2011 -  Bridge Street patrolled throughout shift by 8302 . No Issues.

05/05/2011 - Bridge Street patrolled by 8302 and 8018. At 1415hrs a mixed group of youths congregated on the backings of Bridge Street. Several nominals within the group were displaying signs of drug misuse. A white powder was visible around their nostrils. Police Officers were called to the location and all the nominals were street searched. Two of the youths were taken into custody for a strip search.

06/05/2011 - Bridge Street patrolled throughout shift by 8302 and 8142. At 1415hrs a £30 FPN Ticket issued to a vehicle causing an obstruction to the drop down kerb junction with Eldon Street. At 1430hrs a male tenant of Bridge Street was seen walking on Eldon Street with numerous cuts to hands and face. Later conveyed to BDGH.

10/05/2011 - Bridge Street patrolled by 8142 and 8302 throughtout shift. Nothing of note.

11/05/2011 - Bridge Street patrolled throughout shift by 8302 and 8018. Nothing of note.

12/05/2011 - Bridge Street patrolled throughout shift by 8302 and 8018. Nothing of note.

13/05/2011 - Bridge Street patrolled throughout shift by 8302 and 8018. Nothing of note.

16/05/2011 - PCSO 8303 and 8019, attend a job at 17:00hrs on Bridge Street, Large group at the back of number 15 drinking and taking drugs. On our arrival group dispersed. Checked the area throughout the shift.

17/05/2011 - Area patrol conducted throughout the evening shift.  Nothing of note, no individauls seen.  No incidents reported up to end of shift.

18/05/2011 - Bridge Street patrolled throughout shift (0800 x 1600hrs) by 8302 and 8018. Nothing of note. No incidents reported.

19/05/2011 - Patrols conducted throughout the shift from 10:30 hrs to 15:15 hrs by PCSO 8018 and PCSO 8302.Two well known nominals were seen to attend a property on Bridge Street at 14:20 hrs. No youths were seen on the backings.

20/05/2011 - Bridge Street patrolled by 8302 through out shift. Nothing of note.No Incidents reported.

22/05/2011 - 17:20hrs - Incident reported - Brigde Street - a group of 9 males and females around the back of 15 Bridge Street. Attended and group moved on.

23/05/2011 - Bridge Street patrolled by 8302 and 8019 throughout shift - Nothing of note.One report of a vehicle causing an obstruction to the backings on Bridge Street. On our arrival vehicle had moved on.

26/05/2011 - Whilst on night shift, PC's 742 and 1588 have carried out mobile and foot patrols in and around Bridge Street, all quiet on both occasions.

27//05/2011 - Eight youths at the rear of 15, Bridge Street. Upon Police arrival they attempted to conceal a bottle of Lambrini that was subsequently poured away. They'd been reported as messing about and causing a nusiance. They were advised and went on there way with no trouble. PC 435 STROUD.

28/05/2011 - Bridge Street area patrolled by 8302 and 8142 throughout shift.Nothing of note.

29/05/2011 - At 1830 hours on Saturday 29th May PC BOTHAM and PC STROUD conducted mobile patrol on Bridge Street, Honeywell Street and surrounding streets including the backings. All quiet. No persons about.

31/05/2011 - Bridge patrolled throughout shift by 8302 and 8142.At 1720hrs - Two known nominals seen loitering on Bridge Street.

02/06/2011 - Bridge Street patrolled by 8302 and 8226 throughout shift.1500hrs - rear of 15, Bridge Street - Anon call regarding a group approx 10 youths congregating on the backings of Bridge Street.No alcohol found, group moved on.PC`s 1233 and 3199 also attended the incident.

03/06/2011 - Bridge Street area patrolled throughout day shift by 8302. Nothing of note.

06/06/2011 - Area patrol conducted by 8142 and 8302.  At 17.00hrs large group of 10 males and 1 female in the backings between Bridge Street and Honeywell Street, some of these indivduals are well known. Some of the individuals were under the influence of either drink or drugs.  All advised and moved from area.

07/06/2011 - At 08:50 hours on Bridge Street, Honeywell Street and surrounding streets including backings checked to no gain. Hi-vis patrol and a  members of public spoken to. No issues reported. All quiet on arrival.

08/06/2011 - Bridge Street area patrolled throughout the shift by 8302 and 8142. Nothing of note.

09/06/2011 - PCSO`s 8302/8142 Respond to ACR call at 18:20hrs, report of youths at the rear of 15, Bridge Street. On arrival no youths present.PC 1983/PCSO 8303 Patrol Bridge Street at 21:15hrs. Five youths in the backings of Bridge Street, advised to move on out of the area.

10/06/2011 - PC`s 3793 and 1983 patrolled bridge street at 1530 and 1815 hours. One male was seen shouting through the letterbox of a property on Bridge Street.Nominal was moved on.

13/06/2011 - Bridge Street patrolled throughout shift by 8302 and 8303. Nothing of note.

14/06/2011 - Search carried out at a property on Bridge Street. Drugs found at the address, one male arrested.

15/06/2011 - Bridge Street patrolled throughout shift by 8302 and 8303. Nothing of note.

16/06/2011 - PC 1983 and PCSO 8303 Patrol of area throughout the shift. Nothing of note.

17/06/2011 - Bridge Street Area patrolled by 8302 throughout shift. - Nothing of note.

20/06/2011 - Bridge Street and Honeywell Street patrolled by APS 457 and PC 1810 - nothing of note to report.

22/06/2011 - Mobile patrol conducted:Bridge Street, Honeywell St and Beckett St - no issues to report.

30/06/2011 to 04/08/2011 - PACT Area patrolled daily. No Incidents. Reports of late night fireworks on Bridge Srtreet.

08/08/2011 - Letters posted to Bridge Street and Honeywell Street in relation to section 12(No consumption of alcohol).

25/08/2011 - Patrols during shift by 3200 and 8098. Nothing to report.

26/08/2011 -  Patrols carried out by 8097 and 8098 at  20 15hrs a group of  6 Polish  males age group 18 to 20 moved out of area.

27/08/2011 - Patrols carried out by 8097 nothing of note to report.

30/08/2011 - Area patrolled by 8302 and 8018 on shift - Nothing of note.