Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
Hi my name is Phoebe. I am the local PCSO for the Priory Ward in Hitchin. I love my role and try to be out in the community as much as possible by holding events in the town centre and regularly patrolling the ward.
Crimes and priorities
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Action taken:
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The priorities for May to August are as follows:
• Speeding on Bedford Road (A600). The stretch of Bedford Road between Redhill Road and Turnpike Lane has been identified as a location of concern for speeding vehicles by the local community. We will be conducting speed enforcement activities in this location over the coming months.
• E-Scooters and E-Bikes in Hitchin Urban. Once again, this issue has been highlighted in the recent public consultation process. We will continue our efforts to address this issue.
Action taken:
Speeding on Bedford Road (A600) is being addressed through speed enforcement operations including engagement with motorists and enforcement action where offences were detected.
Patrols in the region include checking for illegal E-scooters and E-bikes. Riders have been stopped and provided education on current legislation with seizures where appropriate.