Gosport Borough Council introduced a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for Hardway Green last month, following issues of anti-social behaviour in the area last year. More than a month into the PSPO being brought in, residents say they have seen a major improvement in the area: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/politics/residents-we-have-our-green-back-after-aggressive-yobs-ban-1-8507847
If you are homeless, in temporary accommodation or on a low income services have been co-ordinated to offer a range of free drop-in sessions on Wednesday 16th May 2018. These will be taking place at a variety of locations in and around the High Street – see leaflet for more
HUNDREDS of people turned out for a community safety day to raise awareness of vital services. The Gosport Community Safety Partnership has hosted the event for the past seven years to help tackle crime, reduce anti-social behaviour and increase the feeling of safety in the Gosport community.
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Gosport Borough Council has introduced a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in response to complaints from nearby residents about bad behaviour by some young people in the area. The PSPO will be in force from April to October. It does not ban anyone from gathering in the area or playing ball
The annual family event is fast approaching, with only a few weeks’ until the Partnership hosts a range of activities on Saturday 21st April, 11am-2pm: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/community-day-is-organised-for-a-safer-gosport-1-8430393
On Thursday, March 29, the officers will be at Gosport Discovery Centre from 11am-2pm, to chat to residents and offer crime advice. Find more information about your local police team https://www.police.uk/hampshire/4GG01/
Hampshire police were last week cracking down on the problem across the county. The penalty for being caught not wearing a seatbelt is an on-the-spot ?100 fine, or if prosecuted up to ?500. Read more at: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/drivers-are-caught-without-seatbelts-1-8420587
Gosport and Fareham Borough Councils say that the introduction of an expanded winter shelter service for rough sleepers in the area has been a success. The scheme has seen the councils team up with Two Saints, a charity that runs a hostel in Fareham. Hostel places have been made continuously
THIEF Benjamin Pennicott has avoided jail after admitting five burglaries. The 36-year-old, of Newbroke Road, Gosport, targeted businesses in a four-month spree. Portsmouth magistrates imposed a nine-week prison sentence suspended for six months with a six-month drug rehabilitation course. Read more at: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/gosport-nuisance-shoplifter-avoids-jail-after-admitting-string-of-burglaries-1-8374959 Read more at: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/gosport-nuisance-shoplifter-avoids-jail-after-admitting-string-of-burglaries-1-8374959
Gosport Borough Council are seeking views from Gosport residents on a new order banning anti-social behaviour at Hardway memorial green. Full details can be found on their website, with a link to the online survey: https://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/your-council/press-releases/consultation-on-anti-social-behaviour-ban-at-hardway/