Action on Minster litter louts

POLICE INCREASE PATROLS AROUND HISTORIC SITE AFTER REPORTS OF ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

CONCERNS have been raised about littering near an entrance to Southwell Minster, with volunteers stepping in to pick up the rubbish.

Police in Southwell have stepped up patrols in response to increased reports of anti-social behaviour in the area.

Volunteers from the Green Southwell group have been undertaking regular litter picks of the area to ensure the area is safe for visitors.

The group has voiced their frustration over the worrying amount of “plastics, broken glass and needles” thrown away across the town.

A spokesperson for Green Southwell said: “Our volunteers don’t just clean up because litter looks awful.

“People who drop their litter, or don’t clean up after their dog, risk harming animals and children.

“We have found all kinds of plastics, broken glass and needles in the town. The worst cases are the cemetery where mourners have joined our volunteers on occasion to clean up after others, and the verges around the town where drivers and cyclists lazily throw waste. “Litter isn’t a problem caused by young people, it is a problem caused by a small group of all ages who don’t think about the harm it does.”

Police increased patrols after concerns over anti-social behaviour near the entrance to the Minster, as well as issues around littering.

Inspector Heather Sutton, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We take all reports of antisocial behaviour very seriously.

“We are aware of some localised issues in the Bishops Drive area of Southwell and have deployed some additional resources to carry out proactive patrols. Officers from the Newark Operation Reacher team were in the area on Friday evening and future proactive deployments are planned in the coming weeks.

“We all have a role to play in tackling this kind of behaviour so I would urge anyone with concerns to contact us on 101 or speak to local officer.

“We want to listen to hear from our residents and will do whatever we can to respond to their concerns.”

GOOGLE IMAGE The incidents are reported to have happened near the Bishops Drive entrance to Southwell Minster