Pilgrims with Ightham

Road safety issues.

Officers continue to carry out proactive patrols in areas where concerns have been raised about speeding and antisocial driving. Drivers found committing offences are dealt with appropriately, while others may be given advice to encourage safer and more responsible driving. This ongoing enforcement activity helps improve road safety, reduce dangerous driving and respond to concerns raised by local residents.

Nuisance motorcycles.

Officers regularly patrol known hotspot locations for the use of illegal and nuisance motorcycles. Offenders were identified on 2 occasions, resulting in brief pursuits; however, those involved were not apprehended. Work to identify and prosecute offenders remains ongoing through intelligence gathering and partnership working.

To support enforcement efforts, media appeals have also been issued to local residents, encouraging the submission of information, photographs, video footage, and other evidence that may assist officers in identifying those responsible and taking appropriate action.

Fly tipping.

Officers have undertaken targeted patrols across the ward to deter and identify individuals responsible for fly-tipping offences. During the last 3 months, 1 report of fly-tipping has been recorded within the ward. The matter was reviewed and dealt with in partnership with the relevant agencies where appropriate.