Hucknall MP joins police on patrol in the town
Hucknall MP Michelle Welsh swapped Parliament for the beat when she joined Ashfield District Commander Insp Keith Croft and Hucknall Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Sandeep 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.
Insp Croft said: "Thanks to the continued efforts of our neighbourhood policing teams, partners and local communities, we have seen a 50 per cent reduction in reported anti-social behaviour (ASB) across Hucknall.
"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."
Sgt Mann said: "It was a pleasure to welcome Michelle to Hucknall and share some of the work that has been taking place to tackle ASB 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, Ms Welsh was able to tour some of the town's ASB hotspots, including the Market Place and the area surrounding Hucknall Parish Church.
Officers took the opportunity to explain how measures such as Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) have contributed to a noticeable reduction in ASB.
Sgt Mann continued: "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 and by continuing to work together, we can make Hucknall an even safer and more welcoming place.
"I would encourage residents to attend one of our regular beat surgeries to speak with us face-to-face.
"We also offer an online option through Microsoft Teams, providing another convenient way for people to share their views, raise concerns and hear about the work we are doing.
"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.
"Working together with our partners, elected representatives, residents and businesses helps us ensure we are targeting our resources where they are needed most.”