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Torrington Rural

Our Priorities

Current Priorities

Speeding through Winkleigh

As a direct response to community feedback from the PACT meetings, concern has been raised regarding the speed of vehicles on the main arterial routes through Winkleigh

You Said, We Did

As a direct result of concerns raised your local neighbourhood team supported by Barnstaple Traffic Department have been conducting speed checks in the Winkleigh area.On the 2nd March the speed of 112 vehicles was checked at various locations. Of these 112 only 8 were recorded to be travelling in excess of the 30mph limit. Throughout the month of March your local Policing team and the traffic department have maintained a visible presence. Only 1 endorseable fixed penalty notice has been issued for excessive speed. Your local policing team have recently acquired Speedwatch equipment and will be engaging with you on the issue of speeding.We will be looking for volunteers to be trained in the use of the equipment.At the beginning of July PCSO Sandra BROWN and pupils from Winkleigh engaged in School Speedwatch. This was an extremely worthwhile day with the children speaking to drivers of vehicles that were in excess of the 30mph limit. All of the drivers who were stopped stated this was a very effective way of reducing speed and heightening awareness 

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Mini-Motos on the Commons

You Said, We Did

We are working closely with the Torrington Conservators on this issue. We will be taking positive action against people who ride on the commons. 12/07 Although to date we have had very few reports this priority will remain with the onset of the summer holidays fast approaching.The law relating to Mini-Moto's has recently been printed in the North Devon Journal and parish magazines by PCSO Kenneally

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ASB - Morton Drive

Police incidents are showing an increase in general anti-social behaviour by young persons in the area of Morton Drive. This has included excessive noise, abusive language, littering and on one occasion someone exposing themselves

You Said, We Did

This type of behaviour will not be tolerated and increased patrols will be carried out in the area. We will be working closely with community members to ensure that anyone found causing anti-social behaviour is dealt with proportionately. - We have completed a leaflet drop to every house on the estate outlining the issues and requesting residents are aware of where their children are and what they are doing. - Notified Wimpey Homes of the unfinished site and requested its completion and tidying up. - Liaised with Devon & Cornwall Housing and discussed the issue with a view to warning letters and joint visits to 'offending' families.

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Resolved Prorities

  1. speeding through Saltrens
  2. Speeding through Torrington
  3. Anti Social Youths - Church Walk
  4. Motorcycles on the Commons

Resolved Priority 1

speeding through Saltrens

Data collected by the Road Casualty Reduction Officer and highways show a large percentage of vehicles are not adhering to the 30mph speed limit.

You Said, We Did
The issue of speeding in Saltrens remains a priority. We are working closely with our colleagues on the Traffic Department to educate drivers and ensure that the speed limit is adhered to.Due to the recent adverse weather we have not been able to monitor the speed of vehicles. This still remains a priorityDuring the month of February you local neighbourhood team supported by the Barnstaple Traffic Department have carried out regular speed checks. During the month only 1 Endorseable Fixed Penalty Notice was Issued and 20 drivers were verbally warned.A regular presence at various times appears to be having the desired effect.  Throughout the month of March your local Policing team and members of the Traffic department attended daily at various times during the day and early evening. A total of 2 endorseable fixed penalty notices were issued and 23 verbal warnings were given. Your local policing team have recently acquired Speedwatch equipment and will be engaging with you on the issue of speeding.We will be looking for volunteers to be trained in the use of the equipment.12/07/10 The speedwatch scheme will shortly be upa an running in this area. Data for the past month suggests that few vehicles are exceeding the speed limit.

Resolved Priority 2

Speeding through Torrington

As a direct response to community feedback from the PACT meetings, concern has been raised regarding the speed of vehicles on the main arterial routes through Torrington

You Said, We Did
On Sunday 13th December PS Searle and PC Simpson conducted speed enforcement checks on the A386, Torridge View. Eight motorists were given a verbal warning regarding their speed and two motorists received endorseable fixed penalty notices. These attract a £60 fine and 3 points on your driving licence. Due to the recent adverse weather we have not been able to monitor the speed of vehicles. This still remains a priority

Resolved Priority 3

Anti Social Youths - Church Walk

Reports have been received from residents in the area of the church in Torrington town regarding rowdy behaviour. This occurs during the evening and early hours mainly at the weekend. It results in noise and people banging on their doors and windows

You Said, We Did
As a result of calls from concerned residents, members of the neighbourhood beat team have visited residents in the area.17th October extra resources from Barnstaple have been deployed on footpatrol in the area of the church yard to deter any would be offenders

Resolved Priority 4

Motorcycles on the Commons

A number of reports have been received regarding the use of trials bikes on the Commons

You Said, We Did
Your neighbourhood team are targetting the area locally known as the 'Dump Field' were the majority of incidents have occurred. There are many areas of concern regarding the use of the motorcycles, their condition, noise and the safety of the riders as well as the safety of the members of the public who regularly use the area to walk their dogs.************16th AugustFollowing a report of young persons riding a mini-moto in the area of the commons a mini-moto has been seized and sent for destruction

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Your nearest police stations:
Torrington Police Station
Bideford Police Station
Barnstaple Police Station

  • Created: 14/02/2008 14:16  |
  • Modified: 14/07/2010 12:21 

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