On this occasion the Village Warden
said that he had nothing to report. This was very much a first
and gave a possible indication of the success of the scheme.
REPORT TO PARISH COUNCIL: MARCH 2008
The Warden said that again there was little
to report of note. Communication from residents to him was
open and timely, and, in turn, he enjoyed a close working
relationship with the local police team. The Warden project
appeared to be a success.
It was noted that the local PCSO, Graham
Maxlow, had organised a PACT meeting (Police and Communities
Together) for 20th March in the Village Hall for all the local
parishes. The aim was to raise concerns about local law and
order issues, and how these could best be tackled. Cllrs.
Bailey and West and the Warden would attend on behalf of the
Council.
REPORT TO ANNUAL PARISH MEETING: APRIL
2008
The Warden said fewer matters had been
brought to his attention as the past year had progressed,
and 2008 so far had been quiet. He felt the eviction at Bankside
had been a salutary reminder in showing the eventual downside
to anti-social behaviour. Communication from parishioners
was timely and detailed, and in turn communication to the
Police worked well. There had been a noticeable increase in
their presence in the community, and they had an active watch
on known problem individuals. Overall, he judged the scheme
to be a success, but ongoing communication and cooperation
was essential. He had recently attended a PACT (Partners and
Communities Together) meeting in the Village Hall, where Parish
Councillors from the area could discuss local concerns with
the Police and Local Government representatives, and this
forum was to be ongoing.
For the Warden's
Reports to the Parish Council
for the remaining months of 2008, please see the Parish
Council Minutes for 2008.
