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Neighbourhood Priorities

Drugs, Violence, Youth Crime and ASB
PROBLEM: Anti-social report of youths congregating in COLLIERS WOOD RECRETIONAL GROUND. Residents make reports of ASB but have not stated what the youths congregating are doing, no mention of drug taking but state they are intimidated. Reports of Eastern European MALES drinking alcohol behind the shrubs in the WANDLE PARK (behind TESCO, COLLIERS WOOD HIGH STREET). They often leave rubbish.

SOLUTION: ASBW is issued. WANDLE PARK has been highlighted due to the amount of positive drugs stop and search conducted. High visibility patrols in the area to deter congregation at the location. Plain clothes patrols in the evenings in order to target any potential drug dealing.

Issue Date Tuesday 31st October 2023

Targeted high visibility and covert patrols around hotspots identified by community.

Action Date Tuesday 31st October 2023

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PROBLEM: Members of the Ward panel have raised concerns regarding bicycles and E Scooters being ridden on footpaths causing a general nuisance and risk to pedestrians.

SOLUTION: Reduce the instances of bicycles being used in places other than roads and dedicated cycle lanes.

Issue Date Tuesday 31st October 2023

Stop and engage with cyclists and e-scooter riders, inform them of legislation and enforce traffic laws where necessary and/or appropriate.

Action Date Tuesday 31st October 2023

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Solution: Reduce the amount of ASB related to street drinking.

Issue Date Tuesday 31st October 2023

Work with partners from Merton Council and surrounding wards to target hotspots. Issue ASB warnings and enforce the Merton wide PSPO.

Action Date Tuesday 31st October 2023

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