A new team comprising Council and Police is arriving on the streets of Spelthorne to provide a quicker, more visible and robust response to antisocial behaviour in the Borough.
The launch of this new Spelthorne Enforcement Team is taking place at the Spelthorne Safer Stronger Partnership Action Day being held in Stanwell on Wednesday 3 December.
Responding to resident feedback that more needs to be done about antisocial behaviour, Surrey’s elected Police and Crime Commissioner, Kevin Hurley, has been working with Spelthorne Council and Surrey Police to address these concerns. Funding for the pilot project, which will run for two years, is being provided by the Police Commissioner’s Office and Spelthorne Council.
The aim of the project - the second of its kind in Surrey - is to take strong action against antisocial behaviour by making the most of the legal powers already held and thereby improving residents’ sense of safety. The Joint Enforcement Team will tackle a range of problems including abandoned vehicles, dog fouling, fly posting and graffiti, fly tipping, litter and untaxed vehicles.
The Council’s Enforcement Officers have been provided with additional powers and training and new high visibility uniforms.
