Stopping speeding

We have increased patrols in the Melmerby area during peak times, including weekends.

This action followed your reports to us that speeding in the area was a problem for the community. 

During our patrols we stopped an 18-year-old man from Carlilse. He was caught driving at 55MPH.

He was reported for the offence and was disqualified from driving for 14 days and fined £173, plus court fees.

Thank you to everyone who raised the issue of speeding to us. We will continue to pay attention to the area. 

Please continue to report any concerns and information on crime and incidents. The information you provide is important, it helps us to build local intelligence on issues and take appropriate action.

Would all road users be reminded that it is your responsibility to know and adhere to the speed limits and rules of the roads. Speeding remains one of the fatal five. Also, please always drive carefully and to the conditions in front of you.

Traffic patrols

PCSO 5368 Anthony Labram, has been conducting regular traffic patrols around Alston and Hartside pass.

This action has been taken following your reports of issues on and around the B6277 Middleton Road, especially concerning off road bikes.

If you have any information in relation to link the offenders, please contact the Eden Police Team.

Action taken to stop anti-social behaviour

PCSO'S in Penrith Town Centre have been conducting regular high visible patrols around the town and Sainsburys areas.

This action has followed your reports of continued antisocial behaviour around and these areas, which has also resulted in these areas been identified as a hotspot are for Youth anti-social driving.

During our patrols numerous drivers have been engaged with, and suitable driving, conduct and safety advice given.

One driver has been reported for a Driving Without Due Care driving offence.

Test Purchases

A test purchase operation was conducted within Penrith Town Centre using volunteers aged 15-17 years old.

Officers and volunteers visited 13 stores to attempt to purchase vapes and alcohol. 

We are pleased to say the volunteers were successfully challenged at all 13 stores.

We also visited 11 Public Houses, whilst 9 venues successfully made the challenge, two failed.

Police are working with those who failed, alongside partners, to ensure appropriate training is in place to prevent children getting served in the future.

We are committed to keeping children safe, and ensuring our licensed premises achieve their licensing objectives.

We would like to thank the volunteers who kindly gave their time to support this activity.

Your local officers

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Simply go to our website - www.cumbria.police.uk

Scroll down the home page and you can browse different areas to see who your local team are - or enter your postcode.

Not only will you be able to find out who your named local officers and PCSOs are, you will also be able to view our local policing priorities and details of any meetings or events we will be attending. 

Speeding deterrence on Ullswater

Eden Neighbourhood Policing officers continue to work with the Lake District National Park to tackle the dangerous offence of speeding and anti-social behaviour on Ullswater.

Officers and Rangers stopped many lake users to speak with them and gather intelligence. Those seen to be offending were challenged on their behaviour. 

The speed limit on the Lake is 10mph which has been set for the safety of everyone using the lake. Paddleboarders, swimmers, families and other vulnerable people access the lake for enjoyment. Ignoring the speed limit is unacceptable and reckless. 

Personal safety talks

The local PCSOs have been visiting rural schools to deliver road safety and internet safety talks

The children at Armathwaite and Kirkoswald schools were very welcoming and knowledgeable. They really enjoyed looking at and learning about the police vehicle too.

We have also been providing safety talks on Halloween and Bonfire Night and have more safety talks booked in with schools across the area.  

Bonfire Night safety advice

We would always recommend that you attend an official, organised firework display. These events have to follow strict safety procedures, conduct risk assessments and are usually located away from residential homes.

However, if you’re planning a display at home, then please be safe.

• Buy fireworks from a legitimate retailer and make sure they have the BS7114 number on them.
• Be aware of elderly neighbours or those with young children. Some people can be frightened by fireworks.
• Not all fireworks are suitable for small gardens. Check instructions in the daylight carefully.
• Designate one person, over 18-years-old to be in charge of the fireworks and make sure everybody else stands behind a line.
• Light fireworks at arm’s length with a taper.
• Don’t go back to a lit firework.
• Don’t put fireworks in your pocket or throw them.
• Keep fireworks in a metal box with the lid closed in-between use. 
• Keep pets indoors.
• Bonfires should be at least 18 metres (60 feet) from the house, trees, hedges and garden sheds.
• Don’t use petrol paraffin or other flammable liquids, use a domestic firelighter instead.
• Make sure bonfires are out and surroundings are safe before leaving.

Sparkler safety  

• Sparklers are not for children under the age of 5.
• Do not hold a baby or child in your arms if you are holding a sparkler.
• Supervise children if you have given them a sparkler.
• Sparklers should be held at arm’s length and should not be waved at other people, nor should a child run while holding a sparkler. Children should wear gloves when holding sparklers.
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing which may catch light easily.
• Sparklers can stay hot for a while after they have gone out so put them into a bucket of water or into the soil.
• Teach your children to drop sparklers to the ground as soon as they are finished or if your child becomes scared.

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