Thursday, 11 December 2008

Moira CPLC - Abridged Minutes - 10th December, 2008

1. Police Update – the main trends in all areas were a slight increase in anti-social behaviour and malicious damage – and the need to be vigilant regarding bogus callers, distraction burglaries and the vulnerability of elements in our community. There had been encouraging community relations projects involving multi agencies including “Safer Lisburn” - striving to produce positive youth development programmes, increasing awareness and attempting to diminish the “fear of crime”.
“Quick Check” will be promoted around the CPLC area over the next few weeks and will give the opportunity through FreePhone 0800 0132290, to check the authenticity of callers. This will be a 24/7 advice line.

Recently 3 hoax devices, be they malicious or sinister, were causing some concern. All are advised to be vigilant.

There will be increased police patrol presence in targeted areas rlating to the above trends..

2. Aghalee. The state of the roads was mentioned as a mud covering, possibly caused by dumping, was becoming very hazardous with the recent onset of frost. The police will raise the issue with Roads Services to ascertain the nature of the dumping and the future cleanliness of the roads.

3. Ballinderry. General issues as raised in the Police Update.

4. Glenavy - Anti social behaviour and malicious damage was raised, as were the concerns over recent traffic accidents. The Police to investigate what road hazards might be prevalent.

5. Maghaberry –.Increased youth initiatives, with the desired outcome of more positive contribution by the youth to the community, seemed to be having a welcome impact. The Chairman congratulated all involved with this initiative and the other strategies mentioned above.

6. Moira –As per last month it was noticed that there appeared to be a significant absence of fireworks in general compared to past years– a situation that all believed to be to the benefit of the community. One firework incident was currently under investigation.

Anti social behaviour near to the church grounds was noted, as was the desire of the police that alcohol retail outlets and responsible parenting minimise the incidents of under age drinking. Police also to investigate the security of premises near to the Chemist’s property.

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