Every month the Police hold Neighbourhood Tasking meeting (NTG) where the Police meet with local representatives , Councillors, Community group leaders (NPI ect) and Council officers to discuss crime in the area and way how to tackle it.
It is an opportunity for the community to air their concerns and pass on trouble spots as well as suggesting how problems may be eased. The Police also have an opportunity to inform those attending on what progress is or is not being made regarding various issues. The Council has an input and can note concerns about environmental issues and so on.
At this weeks meeting the Oscott Ward Committee was well represented by Councillor Dring and myself.
We both requested urgent consideration be given to speeding problems across the ward including, Kettlehouse Road and Kingstanding Road. There is also a perception that Police presence in some parts of the ward needs to be stepped up.
I also pointed out fly tipping in the Booths Lane area has become a major concern and dog fouling in the area seems to be getting worse.
Crime appears to be stabilising in the area following an increase towards the end of last year. However no one can be complacent and I know from residents that there are con men in the area and antisocial behavior especially by school children is still a worry to many people.
If you have a concern you would like me to draw to the atention of the Police please contact me on 360 6486.
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