Feat on the beat

Our Community Team continue to carry out Hi-Vis patrols in the town centre.

This action is a result of complaints from residents regarding youth anti-social behaviour.

Any youths that we have identified in incidents of anti-social have had intervention action taken against them to hold them to account for their actions. 

This positive action includes referral to the Child Centred Policing Team's, It's Your Choice* initiative and speaking with the children with their parents and care givers.

We are pleased to say that incidents of anti-social behaviour have reduced in the town centre following this action, with reported incidents down recently.  

If you are aware of any incidents of antisocial behaviour, please report them to police. It is only when we are made aware of incidents that we can take positive action. 

To report an incident or information:

 Visit www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it | Call: 101 | Call 999 (in an emergency)

Lantern festival lights up town

On Saturday 17th September around 8000 people attended our local Lantern Festival.

This annual event brings the community together and is something we are all rightly proud of.

We were out supporting the event and attendees to assist with the road closures during the procession and public safety. 

We spoke to lots of people during the event from families with young children to pensioners, everyone was out enjoying themselves and no issues were brought to our attention. 

Ulverston Lantern Festival chair Chris Nelson said, “Cumbria Police do a fantastic job at the Festival and we are hugely grateful for their support. 

"Handling thousands of people on the streets of the town is not an easy job but they do it with good humour and professionalism. 

"Without their support with policing, we would not be able to hold the festival – they are an integral part of the team alongside the volunteers and other organisations who help to make Lanterns happen each year.”

Out and about on patrol 

The Ulverston Community Team has been busy carrying out both patrols on foot and in vehicles.

The beats have seen us patrolling Grange, Cartmel, Allithwaite, Lindale and Flookburgh areas.

It has been great to speak to many of you about the community. Thank you to everyone how has taken the time to speak to us. 

Not to be ignored

Motorists are reminded that a street displaying a ‘No Motor Vehicles’ sign means that cars and motorcycles are not permitted to use the road.

There are often exceptions for access only (as pictured), but this is only for motorists accessing properties on the street under the prohibition. 

Using routes displaying these signs, such as part of Charney Well Lane in Grange, is an offence under the Road Traffic Act.

It is a motorist's responsibility to know what road signs signify and to abide by the regulations of each road. 

Ignorance is not an excuse. Ignoring a road sign can be dangerous and motorists risk a fine and or prosecution if they commit a Road Traffic Act offence. 

Children get crafty in the fight against speeding

Following concerns raised to us by pupils at Broughton C of E Primary School about speeding, local PCSO Paul Harris arranged a competition for the children to design a poster to highlight the 20mph limit.

There were some fantastic entries. The competition was also a great opportunity for the children to talk to their family and friends about what they had learned and their concerns around adults speeding near the school.

PCSO Harris said ‘Many motorists use Broughton as a cut through in the belief they are saving time.  The fact is with the assorted traffic calming methods and resulting stop start driving, it actually takes longer than staying on the A595.’

CGP kindly agreed to have the winning designs made into signs and banners which have been placed in prominent locations in the 20-mph zone with the assistance of Cumbria Fire & Rescue.

Out in the community

The Ulverston Community Team has busy carrying out hi-vis mobile and foot patrols around the Coniston, Hawkshead and Broughton areas.

We have also been visiting schools at the start of a busy new term to plan visits and talks on a variety of relevant topics.

Tackling anti-social behaviour

We received reports from the community regarding anti-social behaviour and incidents of minor damage being caused to the Great Urswick area.

Following these reports, we increased patrols in the area which have been welll recieved. 

Please continue to let us know about any incidents of anti-social behaviour or criminal damage so that we can investigate and take further action if required.

Using E-scooters legally

If you own an E-scooter or are considering getting one, please be aware that current legislation states, E-scooters can only be used on the public highway in government backed rental trial areas and users must be in possession of a driving licence (Category Q) and relevant insurance.

We received reports of people using E-scooter dangerously and took action with the support of the community Speed Watch.

With this action has resulted in an improvement of the situation, with fewer reports concerning problem E-scooters in the area.

However, Speed Watch sessions continue in Urswick, to continue to deter speeding.

Plans are under way to set up new Community Speed Watch Groups around the areas of, Scales, Baycliff and Gleaston with the assistance of the Collision Reduction Officer.

Parking in Pennington

Concerns about parking and access at Pennington School continue. As a result, regular patrols are being carried out.

Please can all drivers dropping children off be reminded to allow sufficient time to park safely and walk to the school grounds.

Please avoid stopping on the 'Keep Clear' markings and zig zags.

Anti-social behaviour incidents update

We can report that incidents of anti-social behaviour have reduced significantly at the football club.

However, we are aware that anti-social behaviour continues to be a concern in Swarthmoor.

We would ask residents to kindly keep reporting any incidents or concerns regarding anti-social behaviour or damage. If we are aware of all activity in the area, we can identify what additional action may be needed and where. 

Report incidents via:

 www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it | Call: 101 (non-emergency) | Call: 999 (emergency)

Police joined by partners to tackle hate crime

Emergency services and health services across Cumbria are partnered together to support hate crime awareness week (Oct 8 – 14)

Partners from Cumbria Fire and Rescue service, North West Ambulance Service, Civil Nuclear Constabulary and North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust joined us to raise awareness of hate crime and encourage reporting.

Cumbria Constabulary have also reached out to local employers and Carlisle United to amplify the message with their employees. 

Read more here

Cumbria Constabulary support national home burglary commitment

Cumbria Constabulary is fully behind a national commitment by police chiefs to attend all home burglaries – with such crimes already receiving specialist CID expertise in this county.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council made the announcement, which will help police catch more burglars nationally and support victims.

In Cumbria, every burglary where someone’s home is entered is already investigated by a detective, meaning the offences become the focus of specialist investigative skills from the outset.

Read more here