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Rapist who assaulted woman in flat jailed
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Detectives appeal for information on 1979 unsolved murder
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Two men charged in connection with Pyle shooting remanded in custody
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Three men sentenced to a total of 75 years for attempted murder and kidnap in Merthyr
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Four charged in connection Rhydyfelin murder investigation
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Road Safety & Speeding - A4106
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Drug use & dealing – (Throughout ward)
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ASB – Youths accessing derelict buildings
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Parking concerns – concerns from residents who live near Porthcawl Comprehensive School
Action taken:
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
We have conducted joint partnership patrols with civil enforcement officers and continue to share intel with each other
We are also in regular contact with the school regarding our concerns and have requested the school send correspondence to parents via newsletters
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Parking concerns –John Street
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
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Road Safety & Speeding - A4106
Action taken:
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
We have patrolled with speed guns to monitor traffic speeds.
All results have been conveyed to partner agencies
Vehicles in excess of the speed limit have been sent a warning letter.
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Parking concerns – concerns from residents who live near Porthcawl Comprehensive School
Action taken:
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
We have conducted joint partnership patrols with civil enforcement officers and continue to share intel with each other.
We are also in regular contact with the school regarding our concerns and have requested the school send correspondence to parents via newsletters.
We have issued Section 59 notices and seizure warnings for vehicles.
We have educated parents and young people about safe vehicle use. -
Priority:
Parking concerns – John Street
Action taken:
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
We have engaged with owners and issued Fixed Penalty Notices and Traffic Offence Reports for offending vehicles when required.
We have educated local businesses and residents about safe and legal parking -
Priority:
Road Safety & Speeding - A4106
Action taken:
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
We have patrolled with speed guns to monitor traffic speeds.
All results have been conveyed to partner agencies. Vehicles in excess of the speed limit have been sent a warning letter.
Residents have been updated via SWL messaging -
Priority:
Parking concerns – concerns from residents who live near Porthcawl Comprehensive School
Action taken:
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
We have conducted joint partnership patrols with civil enforcement officers and continue to share intel with each other.
We are also in regular contact with the school regarding our concerns and have requested the school send correspondence to parents via newsletters.
We have issued Section 59 notices and seizure warnings for vehicles.
We have educated parents and young people about safe vehicle use.