Barrow 3 Neighbourhood Policing Team that covers the town centre west part of the town held a ‘Safer Stronger Community’ meeting this week to find out what issues local residents wanted them to tackle.
On Monday 25th January, Inspector David Bosson, Sergeant Paul Madden, PCSO’s Helen Phifer, Carol Westall and Tracy Livingston were all on hand, with representatives from other agencies such as the Fire Service and Barrow Council, to discuss community issues during a public meeting in the Central & Hindpool Neighbourhood Management Offices on Dalton Road.
Officers gave updates on current crime levels and what they were doing alongside partners to address the issues that residents had raised in previous meetings.
Inspector David Bosson said: “As part of our policing pledge, we are committed to engaging with our community so that local residents have their say on what issues we should be tackling. The latest meeting was well received and has proved to be very rewarding and informative for both the residents and the police.
“Residents have told us that dog fouling around the Albert, Church & Ramsden Street area was their top priority, along with antisocial behaviour during the evening that spills from the town centre and affects St Vincent Street, Duke Street, Coulton Street and Harrison & Lord Streets.
“These sorts of issues can have a real effect on the quality of life for residents in the area so to address these problems we will increase police patrols in the affected areas and will work alongside other key agencies to find solutions. PCSOs will be deployed to issue penalties to irresponsible dog owners and a high visibility police presence should help deter antisocial behaviour occurring around the town.”
The Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding its next Safer Stronger Community Meeting on Wednesday 3 February 2010 at 6.30pm in Dundalk Street Community Hall where an update on these issues will be given. All residents are encouraged to attend to meet their local policing team and have their chance to shape policing in their area.
The meetings are just one of a number of opportunities that your Neighbourhood Policing Team will provide for you to have your say. Anyone who is unable to attend and would like to share their views or just speak to their local community officer can contact the community team by popping into the police station or calling 0845 33 00 247.
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