COLLEGE

COLLEGE AND MOORPARK

SECTOR B

CBM’S PC SHORROCK

PSCO – 7461 GRUNDY & 7648 LOVE

SC 3518 DUNNE & BUCHANAN

VOLUNTEER R THRELFALL

Contact numbers

Local C.B.MS. Or P.C.S.O.S. 01772 209542

Next PACT Meeting is Wednesday 2nd December 2009 at 7.30 pm at Christ Church Hall on Victoria Road, Fulwood.

Area Actions for November

College ward & Moor Park: High visibility Policing of the area of Moor Park and Lower Bank Road

College Ward : Local Councillors to investigate the opportunity of trialing an 20 MPH speed zone in the Highgate area

College Ward : Leaflet drop in the area of Higher Bank Road and Lower Bank Road for a potential Neighbourhood Watch Programme

October

College ward & Moor Park: Ongoing Anti Social behaviour issues on Shuttleworth Road and vehicles are speeding along St Vincents Road Raised police presence, one offender has been placed on an Acceptable Behaviour Contract. Liaised with Road Policing team regarding speeding.

College Ward : Local Councillors to investigate the opportunity of trialing an 20 MPH speed zone in the Highgate area No result at this time to be carried forward to next months priorities

College Ward : Police and Neighbourhood Management to chase up the Brackets bid for the speed indicator devices on St Vincents Road . An order has been placed for the speed indicator brackets as the funding is now available.

September

College ward & Moor Park: High visibility Police presence in the area of Shuttleworth Road and Victoria Road due to recent burglaries and anti social behaviour- There has been a raised police activity in the area, involving Local Officers and Response and Support Teams.

Moor Park Flyers to be copied and distributed around the area of Moor Park advertising a forthcoming residents meeting in the area and to advertise PACT Flyers were distributed around the area to promote the residents meeting.

College Ward : PACT Chair to look into planning application made on Watling Street Road. The planning application made on Watling St Rd has been denied

August

College ward: Local Councillor to investigate the current road works and traffic issues across the ward. – Road works to be removed from outside the hospital this forthcoming weekend

Moor Park Look into a second venue for PACT meetings to be conducted the Moor Park area of the ward to encourage attendance. A second venue for PACT has been identified and dates and times are being Finalised.

Moor Park : Criminal activity and Anti Social behaviour on Shuttleworth Rd. - High visibility presence, and several operations have been completed in the area resulting in numerous stops and searches.

July

College ward: Arrangements for SPIDS to be available for the start of the new College year on St Vincents Road Arrangements for Speed Indicator Device to be available for the start of the new College year on St Vincents Road. We have a Speed Indicator Device for use however we are in need of funding for two brackets which we intend to erect on St Vincents rd. The total cost for this is £120. We are working with an officer

Moor park: Upgrading and cleansing of Moor Park Upgrading and cleansing of Moor Park. Our park warden has now returned to the park and we will be working closely with her with regards to the cleansing of the park

Moor park : Improve attendees at PACT from the area of Moor Park Improve attendees at PACT from the area of Moor Park. The Neighbourhood Policing Team have spoken to local residents across the area inviting them to PACT. To have their say

June

College ward: Clarification of conservation area regarding trees in preservation order and potential offences

College ward: Speeding of motorists. Motorists using mobile phones and other motoring offences in the area of St Vincents Road .

Moor park : Door step callers. Look into a system where residents can check with the Police to see if these callers are legitimate.

May

College ward: Police to investigate action taken regarding motorists utilising restricted access roads for parking in and around Royal Preston Hospital which resulted in recent publication in press. Enquiries revealed the tickets issued were for parking offences and not for access only

Moor park and College wards On going security awareness on all wards in relation to burglary and auto crime. Security Advice given to all victims of crime throughout the month. Moor park : With the recent improvement in weather conditions, officers to conduct regular patrols of Moor Park to reduce Anti social behaviour and actively engage with park users With the recent improvement in weather conditions, officers to conduct regular patrols of Moor Park to reduce Anti social behaviour and actively engage with park users. High visibility patrols during the month. Large groups moved on

April

St Piux School : Problems with traffic at peak times along Garstang Rd and Highgate Park where parents are using this area for dropping off and picking up children from school Patrols have moved on people parking on Garstang Road and advice given re use of drop off area provided by the school

Preston Business Centre and Albert Road : High Visibility in area due to recent problems with youths acting in a anti social Way and causing damage. Two offenders arrested and charged with offences, Restorative Justice conference to be organised between offenders and aggrieved parties.

March

1.More Agencies at Pact meetings

The local residents and community feel that a multi agency attendance at PACT meetings would be beneficial. Police to explore opportunities to invite partner agencies to the meetings

2. Suggestion for use of forum funding

Although there has been a reduction in crime recently, the issue of general security is still relevant especially with the longer days and milder climate forthcoming. Officers and residents to offer crime prevention advice to the community at any opportunity

3. To create more interest in Neighbourhood Watch

There has been a reduction over recent times in the number of active Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators and active schemes. Officers to review the recent scheme on Garrison ward to encourage volunteers. Local residents also to consider anybody who may wish to become involved

February

College ward: Over recent weeks there have been a number of incidents reported where a male has attempted to sneak into insecure properties. Activity required to increase residents awareness to security issues

Leaflts had been distributed throughout Chapman Rd, Lower & Higher Bank Rds and Victoria Rd, for which Sergeant Barraclough expressed thanks. The Secretary reported that there had bene very positive feedback regarding the leaflets. High visibility patrols had been maintained in the area, but the suspect hadn’t been caught, although someone has been detained in another part of the City, using the same modus operandi. Residents were again asked to ensure they are vigilent .

Following the securing of funding by the College and Moor Park PACT from the local area forum. Committee to investigate advertising opportunities in local publications such as ‘Fulwood Focus'.

General vigilance re security of property.

January 2009

TrafficSurvey Pact Sec. to chase up results

2.Queens rd Keep Clear Signs

3. Dog fouling Whole Ward Long term priority

December

. Traffic issues for the west end of Victoria Rd (access and speeding)

2. Parking at the west end of Victoria Rd (near Turner & Turner)

3. Dog fouling

November

1. Dog fouling

Dog Fouling; Although the previous action was discharged at the last meeting, this issue was again raised as an ongoing problem. The Chairman offered to contact the dog warden again. The Chairman advised that the warden is now varying her times of inspection to try to catch the culprits’ and their owners. Residents were asked to be vigilant and to ring the dog warden number when prompt action will be taken.

2. Speeding (Victoria Rd junctions and Higher Bank Rd)

3. Road markings (Queen’s Rd hatching & Watling Street Rd bus stops)

Road hatching at the junction of Queen’s Rd and Garstang Rd. Chairman to approach the City/LCC Planning Depts regarding provision of road hatching at this junction. It was confirmed that hatching had not been approved but a large “keep clear” sign on the road was being considered.

October

1 Results of traffic survey, FDM hopes to bring them to the next meeting and present them to the floor.

The results of the survey are being processed and are expected during the middle of November, and should be available for the December meeting.

2 Police replacements (Inspector, CBM, PCSOs)

; Replacement PCSOs. Inspector O’Neill advised that a replacement for PCSO Grundy had been identified, but that he would not be leaving until January at the earliest. There was some discussion about complements, residents confirming that we have had 2 PCSOs in the past, and that there has never been a replacement for PCSO Marshall who left at the end of May 2008. Inspector O’Neill offered to review complements. Ongoing.

3 Funding bid

September

1. Licensing permission to be checked for Lester developments on Garstang Rd

2. Traffic issues across the ward

Traffic survey of Moor Park and College ward.

Still awaiting results from the survey. These will be chased up by the secretary.

3. Dog fouling across ward

Dog Fouling; Chairman to contact dog warden to see if anything can be done about the fouling increase. The Chairman had spoken to the dog warden who will step up her inspections.

August

1. Traffic Survey for Sharoe Green Site to be followed up and copy requested (AP9/3, 3/2).

2. Traffic issues at west end of Victoria Rd

Timely replacement of PCSOs.

July

1. Traffic Survey for Sharoe Green Site to be followed up and copy requested (AP9/3, 3/2).

The secretary advised that traffic counters had been installed around the Fulwood Park Estate during July, allowing no more than 2 weeks’ monitoring before the school holidays. He had received a reply from Shaun Capper (LCC) stating that his resources precluded LCC from taking any wider measure, which the Forum found disappointing as this limited the value and reach of the survey. We await results.

1. Traffic issues at west end of Victoria Rd

Proposed parking restrictions at the corner of Victoria Rd and Albert Rd. The Secretary has been advised by Eric Melling (LCC Environment directorate) that this has been put on hold pending the survey requested in AP 3/2 above. LCC still intend to consider this issue but as they only have record of 1 accident in the last 5 years, it is assuming a lower priority. Ongoing.

Timely replacement of PCSOs.

; Replacement PCSOs. Secretary to write to Inspector Chessell to urge replacements asap. Inspector Chessell has advised that recruitment is being undertaken currently with a view to ensuring that replacement PCSOs are available before PCSO Grundy’s departure. Discharged, but to be reviewed in 3 months’ time.

June

1. Traffic Survey for Sharoe Green Site to be followed up and copy requested (AP9/3, 3/2).

Traffic survey Of Moor Park and College ward.

Councillor De Molfetta advised that Shaun Capper has confirmed that agents have been resourced to start the survey. It was hoped that this would be completed outside the school holidays (23 July to mid September) in order to obtain relevant data. The secretary offered to contact Mr Capper asking for confirmation.

Grass verges

Cutting grass verges. As reported in last month’s minutes, grass verges were being cut. It was reported that the programme allows for 14 treatments per annum

Proposed button roundabout for Watling Street Rd/Park Rd/Fulwood Hall Lane.

Proposed mini roundabout at the junction of Fulwood Hall Lane, Park Rd & Watling Street Rd. The Secretary had contacted the LCC Highways department who had confirmed that this, or any other traffic calming measure for this junction, is on the agenda. Discharged.

Pact meetings prior to June 2008

Pact meetings prior to June 2008.

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