Police operation on speeding drivers is declared a success By Josh Timlin
A POLICE operation aimed at cracking down on speeding drivers using the Holme Valley’s picturesque roads has been hailed as a huge success. Social distancing was also covered in the blitz around the area in midJune and a ward councillor, who accompanied officers throughout the day, says the exercise was a model of community engagement. “The community engagement aspect was brilliant,” said Coun David Greenhough. “And we want to keep that going – especially considering what is going on in the world right now.” Four teams of officers covered the whole area – from Penistone’s centre to villages such as Hade Edge, Thurgoland and Ingbirchworth. Working with the speed camera partnership, police issued speeding tickets to a number of motorists and others were advised to
watch their speed. “The officers were not heavy-handed but there was enforcement,” said Coun Greenhough, who regularly patrols the area with police. “Poor weather meant fewer people were out and about but these ops are planned well in advance and you can’t rely on conditions being just as you would want them. “But the presence sent out the message that this is a live issue. “Going forward we want
to keep this community engagement going. “We have new senior officers in place and new PCs coming through so hopefully we can build proper engagement and trust. “We want people to work hand in hand with the police, something that is especially relevant just now. “Police and community are on opposite sides in some places and I don’t want to see this area be one of those places.”
Holme Valley Review, June 2020 – 5
Wildlife venture out of their usual habitats in lockdown MANY local people across the Holme Valley have noticed an abundance of wildlife and loud birdsong in their gardens during the lengthy lockdown period. This is something echoed by the National Trust whose rangers and gardeners report birds and mammals venturing out of their usual territories. Rare sightings and uncharacteristic behaviours have been noted by staff at the Trust, who say the absence of visitors appears to have made wildlife bolder, with birds and mammals venturing out of their usual habitats. On our doorstep in the Peak District, rangers have reported being able to hear the call of the curlew in areas that are normally
much busier. There have been reports nationally of peregrine falcons nesting in castle ruins, partridges wandering in car parks and cuckoos callings in places not heard for years. Plants too have been taking advantage of the quiet, with delicate forest floor species like bluebells and wood anemones flourishing this year. Ben McCarthy, head of nature conservation at the National Trust, said: “It has only been weeks but wildlife seems to be enjoying the breathing space. “With less traffic and fewer people, we’ve heard deafening levels of birdsong and seen famous monuments and formal gardens colonised by wildlife. “Nature’s recovery is still
a long way off, but the fact that people are noticing what’s around them is something to be celebrated. We hope this renewed sense of value for the outdoors will continue, with people making the most of their urban and rural green spaces and supporting their local conservation projects.” As attractions like the National Trust prepare to open again, he said: “Over the last few weeks we’ve seen endangered birds, as well as more common wildlife, expanding their territories and nesting in places they wouldn’t normally. “As the lockdown begins to be eased, we all need to play our part to ensure that this wildlife remains undisturbed.’’
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