The Safer Neighbourhoods meeting started with an introduction to new area inspector Nigel Lidsey who addressed the meeting at the start. Returning to the area where he was raised he spoke passionately about how the area is safe and he is determined that it remains so. For more information on his appointment please see link at the bottom of the page.
The introduction was followed by a roundup from the rest of the area PCSOs and police staff. The key headlines are as follows:
- In most areas crime is down
- There has been a significant increase in non dwelling burglaries and this has been a priority focus.
- Shoplifting offences have risen but this was mainly due to those being caught having already stolen from places beforehand.
It was agreed at the meeting that Gresley Old Hall will benefit from some funding for lighting in order to combat antisocial behaviour. As an area identified as a potential hotspot and one that has invested in numerous improvements, this was approved by all present.
The public questions then raised several issues, mainly parking issues in Woodville and speeding throughout the area and several issues on Coppice Side. It was pointed out by a former County Councillor that the issues needed to be resolved. It was pointed out in return that most of the issues raised had been ongoing certainly for the last 2 years if not longer - see more below.
In a generally similar area forum meeting, Coppice Side again came to the forefront of discussion but not before Cllr Dunn mentioned that the Woodville Regeneration scheme was one being considered for funding.
In a moment of true audacity following a lack of action on previous County Council issues, a former County Councillor spoke loudly, if not with common sense, about the lack of activity at Matlock on such matters. In a queue to respond it was pointed out that he had been representing us in Matlock for the last 4 years and the sentiments were at best a little rich!.
When relating to Coppice Side, it was reported in the press prior to the election in May that this said person had promised to do something about the situation. Strange that in the last 9 forums over more than 2 years he has not put anything into the debate when Coppice Side inevitably is raised in debate.
On that subject, it was nice to see that Church Gresley was actually represented by a County Councillor, having had 6 meetings without the incumbent attending.
Coppice Side, it was noted had already been mentioned to a senior officer at Matlock with regard to it's role in a traffic plan around Swadlincote and not just by piecemeal. Along with requests to improve access and safety at the Wydale junction off Swadlincote Lane and the above news on the Woodville Regeneration there is clearly a determination to ensure some of these perpetually re-occurring items are moved up and off the agenda.
A question was also asked about the Memorial Club in Church Gresley and it was pointed out that this matter is being dealt with via the District Council following feedback from our own surgeries.
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/New-cop-in-charge-sets-out-his-plans-for-success-20130626160518.htm
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