Police in Oldfield Park have begun to crack down on street drinkers in the area. Local traders have joined us in praising the police team in the area for their efforts in tackling the problem.

Unfortunately, drinkers had been congregating in the Memorial Garden in Third Avenue, but the problem had escalated in the past few months since police decided to take a zero tolerance approach to street drinking in the city centre. Many residents in Oldfield Park said the ban had just driven drunks out of the city centre and on to our doorsteps.

In the past few weeks police had been working hard to resolve the problem. We have been working with the Police and the Moorland Road Association to tackle the issue.

Our local Police team including Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Paul Spreadbury and PCSO Katrina Moore, have increased their patrols in the area and we are encouraging local residents to call the Police if they have any problems.

Anyone who wishes to contact the police should do so on 0845 456 7000.

Meanwhile the Oldfield Park Partners and Communities Together (PACT) meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 17 at Moorlands Infant School from 6.30pm. PACT meetings allow people the chance to have their say on issues affecting their neighbourhood and their quality of life – from litter and noise to street lighting and anti-social behaviour.