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MARCH 2010
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Efforts tackling ASB THE POLICE and local councils are urging the public to keep reporting incidents of anti-social behaviour as they continue their efforts to tackle the problem. Charnwood Borough Council has a specialist team dedicated to investigating complaints of antisocial and nuisance behaviour and bringing to justice the perpetrators. They co-ordinate the multi-agency respons-
es given to antisocial behaviour issues, which occur across the Borough and work closely with partner agencies including the Police, Youth Offending Service and Parish Councils. A Charnwood spokesman said: “The Anti Social Behaviour Team is able to offer advice and assistance to people who are experiencing antisocial behaviour and support people who wish to set up a witness support group to address particular antisocial behaviour in their neighbourhood.” Charnwood has published a booklet called Safe & Secure which defines antisocial behaviour, how to report it and what happens after a complaint has been made. It is available from libraries and the Parish Council Office, or can be downloaded at www.charnwood.gov.uk/uploads/anti_social_ behaviour_booklet.pdf To report antisocial behaviour contact the Charnwood Team on 01509 634920 or 01509 634533. Email: communitysafety@charnwood.gov.uk. Write: Charnwood Borough Council, ASB Team, Southfields, Loughborough LE11 2TR ASB update: • the Sibson Road car park CCTV has been effective and resulted in the five individuals arrested on December 18 for criminal damage being re-interviewed and a further seven offences admitted. All have been released on bail. • two Acceptable Behaviour Contracts are in place • an ASB van is arranged for every weekend where at least two beat officers and any Special Constables or PCSOs on duty assist. • the Licensing Sergeant has been working with one particular licensee on underage drinking issues in Birstall • with the support of the police, the Parish Council is investigating the procedure for introducing a street drinking ban in Birstall • CCTV: this is operational at the Sibson Continued on page 2
Pic: World Champion Lyndsey Scragg with young people at Gunns’ gym
Champion visits gym A WORLD boxing champion was a special guest at Gunns’ gym on Birstall Road last month. Lyndsey Scragg (30) is the Super Featherweight Global Boxing Council world champion. The Wolverhampton fighter, who boxed for England during her amateur career, spoke to young people at the gym about how she got started in the sport. Continued on page 2
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