Through Neighbourhood Link, social media and local engagement events, we have listened and will be prioritising the following - Priority - To reduce anti-social behaviour at Diseworth Road, Castle Donington due to littering and signs of drug use. Action Taken – We have conducted regular high visibility patrols at the location especially in the evenings when visitor numbers are the highest. Positive feedback was received from residents thanking the beat team for their efforts indicates a dramatic reduction in anti-social behaviour. We will continue to work on this issue. Priority - To re-emphasise the Darker Nights crime prevention campaign, specifically targeting Castle Donington due to a recent spike in motorcycle thefts. Action Taken – Social media campaigns have commenced, officers have conducted drop-in crime prevention sessions at the Community Hub providing advice, helpful posters and free security items. High visible patrols are ongoing in the village and surrounding areas. Data suggests there has been a reduction in motorcycle thefts. Priority – To tackle parking concerns on Station Road, Kegworth to reduce the risk being caused to vulnerable users of the highway to include local school children. Action Taken – Beat Officers have conducted daily patrols and visited addresses of vehicle owners who are parking inconsiderately to advise them. Twenty-three warning letters have been issued to drivers due to their poor parking, one vehicle was subsequently seized by officers when advice was ignored. Recent patrols show a significant improvement in inconsiderate parking. |