TRIMDON PUBWATCH The above scheme which is driven by local licensees, Sedgefield Borough Licensing Authority and the police continues to be a success. At present we have four people who are barred from all licensed premises in the Trimdons. Monthly meetings are held and anyone who comes t o the attention of the panel faces a lengthy ban, over the Christmas and New Year period no incidents of note were reported. CHURCH ROAD PARKING When parking areas in Church Rd Trimdon Village are full people are still double parking and leaving they vehicles on the roadside parking and causing an obstruction. If anyone is seen by police parking in this manner a fixed penalty ticket will be issued incurring a £30 fine. POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER We now have a dedicated Psco to assist us in tackling community problems, Dean Wilson will along side myself and Pc Todd who covers Fishburn and Sedgefield. Dean does have limited police powers and will provide support and reassurance for the residents of Trimdons. HARPERS CORNER TRIMDON COLLIERY Over the last month there has been a rise in anti social behaviour in this area of the Colliery. A joint operation involving officers and wardens from the Peterlee police area is on going to tackle these problems, the aim being to identify the youths responsible confiscate any alcohol and make arrests where necessary. |