Issue - meetings

Police Sergeant Misik highlighted the police activity since the Committee last met in March.

A member of the public asked about street begging in general and not just located in the city centre.  PS Misik reported that most street beggars were known to the police and that reporting either by phoning (which it was acknowledged was not always easy to do if at the location of where the begging is taking place) or via the website was the police’s recommended way for the public to report.

The Chair raised the issue of car windows being broken in Clerk Maxwell Road.  PS Misik advised that the police were aware of anti-social behaviour and drug dealing in the area and had patrolled there.

Cllr Bick supported a continuation of a police priority regarding the anti-social behaviour around Willow Walk and King Street.  Cllrs Bick and Gehring raised issues associated with anti-social behaviour on open spaces (eg. Midsummer Common, Lammas Land).  Cllr Chadwick referred to dangerous driving in Canterbury Street, being used as a cut through.  Members discussed the continuing problem of moped drivers at speed across the city centre, particulary for food delivery.

In response to questions about the police priorities during Covid, it was acknowledged that they will continue to adapt.

The Committee agreed on the following priorities:

·      Anti-social behaviour in King Street/Willow Walk

·      Anti-social behaviour in open and green spaces

·      Night time economy/alcohol related disorder