Village aims to tackle anti-social problems
Public invited to police surgery
EFFORTS are underway to tackle problems with anti-social behaviour blighting a Charnwood village.
Sileby Parish Council has been working productively with the police over the last few months to ensure that the village gets an effective service.
A spokesperson for the parish council said: “We have been getting increasingly concerned about the levels of anti-social behaviour and the effect that it’s having on the quality of life in Sileby.
“Councillors and Sileby Neighbourhood Watch are listening to feedback from people and are conscious of the frustration and anger people are feeling. There is work underway to combat unacceptable behaviour in the village by the Police, Neighbourhood Watch and the Parish Council.”
The parish council will be taking part in a police surgery on Saturday, September 22, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at the Pavilion, Memorial Park, Seagrave Road, Sileby.
The spokesperson added: “This is an opportunity for you to come along and understand the approach to policing in Sileby, hear about the work that is underway to combat the current problems, voice your concerns and, if you’re able, get involved in the solution.”
On its official website, Leicestershire Police says: “The police, local authorities and other community safety partner agencies, such as fire and rescue and social housing landlords, all have a responsibility to deal with anti-social behaviour and to help people who are suffering from it.
“If you are experiencing problems with anti-social behaviour, or have any concerns about it, or other community safety issues, you should contact your local council or visit our report online page for more information. In an emergency, call 999.”
And Charnwood Borough Council, on its website, advises people, before they report any anti-social behaviour, to first decide whether there is anything they can do to sort out the problem themselves.
The council adds: “If the problem continues once you have tried speaking to the person responsible or if the problem is so serious that you don’t want to confront them, you should then report it and seek further help from an anti-social behaviour officer.”