Agenda item

The Area Development Manager (North) introduced representatives from Avon and Somerset Constabulary who covered SSDC Area North – the Neighbourhood Beat Manager, Acting Sergeant and Inspector.

The Inspector provided members with a brief update on their staffing structure and how teams were managed, and explained his role from a local and strategic perspective. He highlighted a new Chief Constable would be in post from February 2016. Referring to the spending review, he noted they were still working through previous cuts and resources were tight.

The Neighbourhood Beat Manager, summarised some of the local statistics, which had been circulated to members, and commented they were actively trying to tackle dwelling burglaries and poaching. Dwelling burglaries had increased in the Langport area and arrests had been made.

During a short discussion, the police officers responded to comments made regarding the fraud statistics, cold calling, agricultural vehicles and scrap metal dealers. Members were also reminded that up to date crime statistics were available by postcode via the national police website www.police.uk

The Chairman thanked the officers for attending the meeting,