MP Joins Ashfield and Hucknall police to find out about anti-social behaviour measures
A Sherwood MP joined Ashfield and Hucknall police officers to find out more about measures to reduce anti-social behaviour.
Michelle Welsh MP, Member of Parliament for Sherwood Forest, joined Ashfield District Commander Inspector Keith Croft and Hucknall Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Mann on a joint patrol of Hucknall Town Centre.
The visit provided an opportunity to discuss the issues affecting local residents and businesses, as well as the ongoing work being undertaken by the Hucknall Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) to reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) across the town centre and surrounding areas.
Inspector Keith Croft said: "Thanks to the continued efforts of our neighbourhood policing teams, partners and local communities, we have seen a significant reduction in reported anti-social behaviour across Hucknall. In fact, ASB has reduced by 50 per cent when compared to the same period last year. While there is still work to do, these figures demonstrate the positive impact that targeted enforcement, problem-solving and partnership working can have in improving the lives of local residents and businesses."
Sergeant Mann added: "It was a pleasure to welcome Michelle to Hucknall and share some of the work that has been taking place to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town. ASB is an issue that affects many people in our communities and is something that both Michelle and I are passionate about addressing.
“During the visit, we were able to tour some of the town's ASB hotspots, including the Market Place and the area surrounding St Mary Magdalene Church. It was a valuable opportunity to explain how measures such as Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) enforcement have contributed to a noticeable reduction in anti-social behaviour and helped improve the experience of those visiting, living and working in the town centre."
Sergeant Mann also took the opportunity to thank the people of Hucknall for their continued support and engagement with the Neighbourhood Policing Team.
"I would like to thank the vast majority of residents who take pride in their town and regularly share information, concerns and intelligence with us. We are listening to what the community is telling us and those conversations help shape our policing priorities.
"While we recognise there is still more work to do, opportunities like this allow us to share ideas, discuss concerns and identify areas where we can continue to improve."