Litter and fly tipping - Vicinity of Mamaris Kebab, London Road, Sevenoaks

The community has identified that there is an issue surrounding the dropping of litter on the London Road and surrounding areas of Sevenoaks. This happens predominantly on Friday and Saturday evenings and perceived to be as a result of the night time economy.

(updated 31 December 2009)

PCSO Morgan has made contact with the community safety unit. Anti-littering signage is being considered and the licensing department will be visiting shops and businesses ensuring that they are adhering to rules relating to noise and litter caused by their customers.

Speeding - St Botolphs Road, Sevenoaks

Members of public are concerned that vehicles are exceeding the 30mph speed limit on St. Botolphs Road, making it dangerous to pull out of joining roads such as Avenue Road.

(updated 9 November 2009)

PCSO Morgan has been patrolling the area to monitor the situation since the last speed check was carried out in September, during which one motorist was issued a speeding ticket and another seven were given verbal warnings. The area motorcycle team will be tasked to carry out another patrol if the number of vehicles speeding increases.

Vehicle related nuisance - The bus station, Sevenoaks

Vehicles are using the bus station as a cut through between the High Street and Suffolk Way. This is an area where no vehicles should travel through except for buses. The bus station staff say between 30 and 40 vehicles ignore the existing road signs daily. This is a particular problem on Wednesdays due to the market held in the area.

(updated 25 March 2010)

PCSO Coomber of the Sevenoaks neighbourhood team spent one hour in the area on Tuesday 9 March and saw two vehicles pass through the bus station illegally. Details of these vehicles were recorded and drivers were given advice about the illegality of their actions.

Speeding - Dartford Road, Sevenoaks

Residents are concerned that vehicles are exceeding the 30mph speed limit on Dartford Road, Sevenoaks between the junctions of Mount Harry Road and Avenue Road. This happens mostly on Friday and Saturday evenings.

(updated 9 November 2009)

PCSO Morgan has been patrolling the area to monitor the situation since the last speed check was carried out in September, during which one motorist was issued a speeding fine and another seven were given verbal warnings. The area motorcycle team will be tasked to carry out another patrol if the number of vehicles speeding increases.