Dyfed-Powys Police teams took part in a day of action FIVE drugs warrants, more than 160 cars stopped, and 140 homes visited over the course of a day in Carmarthenshire. Dyfed-Powys Police teams took part in a day of action on Wednesday, April 14, targeting drugs use, antisocial behaviour and traffic offences. Supported by partner agencies, officers and staff visited shops, parks and train stations throughout the day, clamping down on illegal activity and engaging with residents. Inspector Mike Ross said: “With towns starting to open as lockdown restrictions ease, it is important that our communities see a visible policing presence. “This day of action aimed to show people the work we are carrying out through face-to-face engagement, while also acting on intelligence to disrupt criminal behaviour.”
A LOCAL authority seeking to help hospitality businesses survive through Covid-19 pandemic-related restrictions has issued reassurances it will step in to prevent “a beer garden culture” developing in its streets. Darlington Borough Council’s licensing committee agreed a move to increase the number and speed of pavement drinking licences being granted by handing decisions to officers rather than elected members after hearing ongoing social distancing requirements would leave many businesses on the brink. Councillors were told here had been a concerted push from Government for local authorities to help develop outside spaces and that Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick had written to council leaders in support of the hospitality trade and highlighting the expectation that more pavement cafe licences would be granted.
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STREET urination, drunken brawls, littering and crowds are making residents at Weymouth harbour feel trapped in their homes. Crowds of drinkers gathering at Custom House Quay - and the mess left behind - have been captured on film by residents, who are demanding action from authorities to deal with the situation. Residents are calling for street drinking laws to be enforced and for covid marshals to patrol after 9pm. Kevin Lay who lives at Helen Lane, off Custom House Quay, said: It s so frustrating - it feels like a losing battle. People are urinating on our doorstep - men and women of all ages - around 20 times a night.