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/
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2018 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is a United Nations-sponsored annual awareness day that takes place on February 6 as part of the UN’s efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation. Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner and his office
Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people and inspire a national conversation. This years’ slogan for the campaign is ?Create, Connect and Share Respect: A better internet starts with you? and we will
HAMPSHIRE?S police and crime commissioner Michael Lane, is submitting a proposal for a ?12 a year increase in the amount a Band D household pays for policing. It will be considered by the Police and Crime Panel on Friday 26th January 2018: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/police-set-to-charge-1-a-month-extra-in-tax-1-8335162
CYCLISTS will be offered free bicycle coding to keep their bikes safer. The Cycle Safe Scheme will be offering the service to residents between 10am and midday on Saturday 20th January 2018: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/free-bike-coding-by-gosport-police-1-8326470
Y Services Play Rangers are offering activities for children under 12 years during the half term break. These will take place in a variety of locations – please see flyer for full details: October timetable 2017
On the 17th October 2017 the Community Board approved the implementation of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Gosport town centre to address anti-social behaviour linked to alcohol consumption and drug use, and aggressive begging, which will come into force on the 17th November 2017. The PSPO as made