Issue - meetings

The Committee received a report from the Anti-Social Behaviours Officer.

The report outlined actions taken since the last reporting period. The current emerging issues/neighbourhood trends for each ward were also highlighted (see report for full details). Previous local areas of concern and engagement activity noted in the report were:

i.               Drug dealing and associated anti-social behaviour, including threatening behaviour and safeguarding of young people;

ii.             Road safety focussing on delivery mopeds and electric scooters illegally used on public highways, particularly those vehicles at night without lights;

iii.            Street begging; and

iv.           Supporting the new (police campaign) expected on drugs with focus on frequent users and the night-time economy. Previous local areas of concern and engagement activity noted in the report were:

Members welcomed and supported the work of the Police and the Anti-Social Behaviour Team. Members expressed concerns regarding:

      i.         Littering hotspot at Fison Road.

    ii.         Illegal encampments on Green Spaces.

   iii.         Graffiti, specifically at Mill Road Cemetery.

  iv.         Illegally modified motorcycles/cars and noise pollution.

Anti-Social Behaviours Officer added there was one update not in the report, it was Anti-Social awareness week the following week. They would be scheduling a drop in event at either Petersfield or Abbey. This would be advertised on social media once confirmed.

Members welcomed and supported the work of the Police and the Anti-Social Behaviour Team. Members expressed concerns regarding:

      i.         Noise pollution from vehicles late at night on Hills Road. Stated residents have been recording the noise , including the dates and times of incidents.

    ii.         A Transphobic attack on Mill Road.

   iii.         Regarding illegally modified motorcycles/cars and noise pollution, would be happy to have specific reports brought to him regarding dates and times of incidents.

  iv.         People riding non-Voi scooters.

    v.         Bike theft.

  vi.         Would like increased police presence at anti-social behaviour hot spots.

Sergeant Neil Campbell of the Cambridgeshire Police said the following in response to Member’s questions:

      i.         If residents had complaints regarding vehicle nuisance on Hills Road stated, he would be happy to send some units there at the times reported by residents.

    ii.         Regarding Transphobic attacks in city there had recently been 5 reports during the recent Pride event in the city. Stated does not think it is a major issue in the city however would be happy to be contacted about any specific reports to investigate.

   iii.         Police had been stopping and advising people using non-Voi scooters about the law.

  iv.         When Police had a definite location of a stolen bicycle, they can enter that property. However, if they do not know that a stolen bicycle in on the premises they cannot enter.

    v.         Had regular meetings with management of Cambridge Leisure Park to combat anti-social behaviour.