We asked: 

what issues concerned you most in your area

You said: 

Street Drinking and ASB on Netherhall Road and Christchurch Road area.

We did: 

31/03/11

At tonights PACT meeting it was decided that street drinking and antisocial behaviour in the area of Market Place Town Centre would be become a PACT priority.

05/04/11

PCSO’s Artley and Kemble patrolled the area….

06/04/11

PCSO’s Artley and Kemble patrolled area  1 male arrested for assault. Alcohol confiscated and 3 Sec 27 notices given.

07/04/11

PCSO’s Artley and Kemble patrolled the area alcohol confiscated

08/04/11

PCSO’s Artley and Kemble patrolled area 2 groups of drinkers moved on alcohol confiscated.

PCSS Featherstone patrolled the area at 1.55pm and confiscated 2 x cans of strong lager from a group of street drinkers,

PCSS Featherstone and PCSO Quinn patrolled the area at 8.40pm and confronted a large group of street drinkers. 6 cans of strong lager in total confiscated

12/04/11

PCSO Artley patrolled area

13/04/11

Area patrolled

14/04/11

PCSO Artley patrolled area alcohol confiscated and 1 female arrested.

15/04/11

PC Chadwick Street meeting with Market Traders and local Businesses. Area patrolled by PCSO’s Artley and Quinn.

16/04/11

Positive feedback given by Market traders in respect of todays patrolling. No issues at all reported in respect of ASB/Street drinking in Market Place.

19/04/11

Patrols of Market Place no groups noted during trading times, however group of street drinkers moved on from Market after trading. 3 cans of lager confiscated.
Positive feedback given by Market traders in respect of patrols. They are noticing a marked decrease in street drinking in the area.