Walland & Denge Marsh

Road safety.

Officers have issued a number of Traffic Offence Reports (TOR) have been issued to drivers for a range of road traffic offences identified during patrols and enforcement activity. A TOR is a formal record created when someone is suspected of committing a road traffic offence and may result in a fixed penalty notice, a driver education course or a court appearance. In addition, multiple vehicles have been seized after checks revealed they were being driven without valid vehicle tax or insurance. Officers will continue to carry out proactive patrols and enforcement activity to improve road safety, deter offending and address concerns raised by the local community.

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

PC Putland has identified a number of young people responsible for antisocial behaviour in the area and has carried out several face-to-face visits to address these issues directly. Antisocial behaviour includes actions that cause nuisance, alarm or distress to others, such as disorderly behaviour, vandalism or persistent disruptive conduct. Following these visits and engagement with those involved, there has been a reduction in the number of reports received. Parents and guardians have been very supportive of this approach and have worked positively with officers to help address concerns and prevent further incidents. High-visibility foot patrols and vehicle patrols continue throughout the area to provide reassurance, deter antisocial behaviour and maintain a visible police presence within the community.

Fly-tipping.

Fly-tipping continues to be monitored closely, although it can be difficult to identify those responsible when no evidence is left with the waste. Offenders often target remote rural locations where there are no witnesses, limited vehicle traffic and little or no CCTV coverage, making investigations more challenging. Officers continue to work closely with partner agencies, including the local council, to identify offenders and support enforcement action where possible. The council remains responsible for investigating and prosecuting most fly-tipping offences. In addition, officers carry out patrols in locations that have been repeatedly targeted to provide a visible presence, deter offending and help protect the local environment and rural communities from further incidents.