Abbey ward community meeting update

On Monday 24th November the Police, alongside Carmel Ashby and Paul Hezelgrave, Abbey Councillors, and community safety and neighbourhood departments within Derby City Council organised a meeting with local Abbey residents, who wanted to discuss some concerns. It was a productive meeting with a lot of open discussions, and we discussed making them more regular, on this ward, and across those we work on Derby West. Some of the things we discussed we have already actioned:

You said:
E-scooters and E-bikes are a problem. There's been a noticeable difference since the neighbourhood team started their operations last year but they are still being driven dangerously. 

We did:
Locations highlighted have received increased patrols. A project is being planned for the winter months to include E-bikes, especially ones being used for deliveries and takeaways. 

You said:

You was concerned around hearing about recent burglaries in the area and beyond and feeling safe in your home.

We did:

One of our PCSO's, who is trained and accredited in home security will visit your address and construct a Home security survey; a suggestion of how to reduce the risk of a burglar targeting your home through simple measures. This is something we can offer to any resident who requests it. 

You said:

Speeding, nuisance and abandoned vehicles and anti-social driving on Bedford Street, including a go-kart in the evening.

We did:

Speed checks to be conducted on Bedford Street at the times mentioned. Abandoned vehicles to be identified and removed if dangerous, or an obstruction. Section 59 warnings issued to anyone driving in an anti social manner. Seizure of vehicles regularly shown to be causing anti social behaviour, or are uninsured. 


Also discussed was flytipping and dog fouling, which we will work with Derby City Council Public Protection Officers to resolve. Creating a neighbourhood watch scheme for the area was also raised and several residents are in the early stages of planning this. 

This meeting is something we would like to continue, potentially on a monthly basis, in addition to ward forums which are quarterly. It was highlighted that many residents attending heard about it word of mouth; it was of course advertised on Facebook and Derbyshire alert, however i will look at ways of improving communicating dates, times and venues through other means, once these are decided. 

Many thanks,
Sam 12829