PCSO BURNETT
updated on the work completed for our six priorities.
1)
Speeding:
The adverse weather hindered the number of checks that could be
completed so work was concentrated on the areas dictated by public
concern. Figures were revealed for operations completed on Alpha Rd,
King Edward Rd, Essex Gdns, Park Lane and Epple Bay Rd.
Operations by Road Policing unit to
take place on Canterbury Rd. Proposed that this priority is work in
progress and should remain.
2)
Litter:
Litter picks have been completed with the Beavers and more are planned
when weather improves and evenings draw out. Survey of area bins
established two missing and replacements have been ordered. Liaison
has taken place with the local road sweeper who is willing to target
areas upon request. We are now the centralised point for distribution
and storage for TDC’s Litter Pick kit and these will be utilised
locally when weather improves.
3)
Mis-use of
disability scooters:
This issue was publicised during our Community Engagement days in
conjunction with TDC Neighbourhood Safety Team on Station Road during
November & December. We used posters and engagement to publicise the
correct usage of these vehicles on our footpaths.
4)
Purse Dipping:
Tackled via Community Engagement events. Funding was successful in
providing 1500 “Lanyards”. So far we have distributed in excess of
700. Evidence of use has been good so far and is further evidenced by
reduction of reported occurrences of thefts throughout the Christmas
period in particular.
5)
Pavement Cycling:
Again Community Engagement days used to publicise. Posters created by
local primary school children and displayed on the trailer. Visible
reduction in use of pavements by cyclists although it is accepted that
the weather has played a part in this.
6)
Enforcement of
Yellow Lines: Surveying
of the area has revealed that a lot of the misuse of the yellow line
system is by Blue Badge holders and hence unless they are causing an
obstruction enforcement cannot take place. Work has however taken
place in conjunction with TDC wardens and specific areas and times are
being targeted at our request. The misuse of the bus-stops has been
highlighted whilst surveying this issue and is also being addressed.
This is an ongoing project and should remain a future priority for our
wards.
