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Massive anti-social behaviour crackdown launched in Ellesmere Port
As reported by Mark Dowling, Ellesmere Port Pioneer, a massive crime crackdown is planned for anti-social hotspots in Ellesmere Port.
New community enforcement teams are being launched by Cheshire West and Chester (CWaC) council, meaning Ellesmere Port will have neighbourhood wardens patrolling the town for the first time.
A previous wardens initiative on the Lache estate in Chester led to crime rates falling by 38%, burglaries by 43% and vehicle crime was halved.
The new team will be based at Ellesmere Port Police Station and the scheme brings together the council’s community safety wardens, Streetscene staff members and civil enforcement officers together to provide a united force to respond to any concerns residents may have over anti-social behaviour.
Inspector Mel Williams has been seconded to the council’s community enforcement team to help identify issues at a local level.
Insp Williams said: “Prior to local government reorganisation, Ellesmere Port did not have any community safety wardens.
“The new wardens will be part of a new anti-social behaviour unit, and their primary function at first will be to deal with calls from the public and be more visible in the areas to deal with neighbourhood issues. Residents can also contact a new anti-social behaviour hotline on 0300 123 7033.”
An impact week is being held this week to promote the work the police and the new community enforcement teams will be able to do across the wards.
Sean Daley, area manager for Ellesmere Port police, said: “First of all, we are working with all the council services and any other partnership teams, then we will focus on particular in neighbourhoods to put together a programme to cover all the areas, and we will listen to local people and show how we can make a difference.”
As part of the community impact week, a photography competition organised by the NWDA is being held where residents are invited to take photographs of scenes which inspire them of Ellesmere Port. For more details, call 0151 324 0700.
Zero tolerance declared on Penywaun housing estate
As reported by Linda Elias, Cynon Valley Leader, a catalogue of crime and disorder on a Cynon Valley housing estate has led to the launch of a zero tolerance campaign.
Crime-fighting partners have reacted to residents fears over the rising tide of anti-social behaviour in Penywaun.
And individuals whose behaviour is found to be unacceptable will find themselves subject to Acceptable Behaviour Contracts, Anti-social Behaviour Orders and may even be evicted from their homes.
The campaign is being delivered by RCT Homes, South Wales Police and RCT council Anti-social behaviour officers, working together under the Community Safety Partnership.
The joint plan of action follows widespread community concern over verbal abuse, vandalism, burglary, alcohol abuse and other criminal activity.
Evidence is being gathered against individuals who will be considered for Acceptable Behaviour Contracts that will put in place strict standards of behaviour expected.
RCT Homes has also taken action against the tenancies of certain offenders, issuing Notices of Seeking Possession against tenants identified as breaking their tenancy agreements through persistent anti-social behaviour.
Sonia Dellay, RCT Homes community safety officer said:” By working in partnership with the community all organisations involved can share information and work together to offer a more effective solution.
“The community are supportive and recognise that, for this to work, in many cases we would need them to stand up and give evidence. “
Phil Bevan, head of the Community Safety Partnership, said: “This is a key example of partnership in action.
“We will not tolerate anti-social behaviour and we have a team of expert officers who work to deal with offenders and establish a better quality of life for residents.
“This is not a short-term fix, we have listened to the residents of Penywaun and will work to improve the situation.
“The key to that long-term success is the continued support and cooperation of residents, so we can work with them to ensure they have ownership of where they live.
“And also feel safe and proud in their communities.”
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