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South Wales Argus
04-07-2025
- South Wales Argus
Newport teens banned from school and shops after ASB orders
The boys, aged 13, 14 and 15, were each handed a 12-month Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction (ASBI) at Gwent Magistrates Court on Tuesday 24 June. The order remains in place until 23 June 2026. In a statement Gwent Police said: As part of their conditions, the trio are also not allowed to cause a nuisance or annoyance people near their homes, or use threatening or intimidating behaviour. If they breach the terms and conditions of their injunctions, they could face arrest and the order remains in place until 23 June 2026. Gwent Police worked closely with Hedyn, the housing association created through the merger of Melin Homes and Newport City Homes, who led on securing the orders. PC Claire Drayton, Crime and Disorder Reduction Officer (CADRO) in the Newport neighbourhood policing team, said: 'We have helped to secure three 12-month youth Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction orders against these teenagers who are significant demand drivers due to their frequent behaviour. 'We worked closely with Hedyn to address the boys' behaviour following reports of them throwing objects at people and vehicles and climbing on to scaffolding. 'This behaviour has had a big impact on staff working at businesses in Bettws Shopping Centre, while residents nearby are also affected. 'I want to reassure residents and businesses residents of Bettws that we are listening to your concerns and hope these injunctions will be welcomed by the retailers and residents affected. 'We will continue to work with our partners to take appropriate action against young people who offend.' Rachael Davies, an anti-social behaviour specialist at Hedyn, said: "We encourage anyone who witnesses or experiences anti-social behaviour to report all incidents to ourselves and Gwent Police. 'We work in partnership with a number of agencies to make sure that justice is delivered to our communities, and each report is crucial in helping us gather evidence. 'We cannot do this important work without our residents. 'By working together in this way, we can keep our communities safe and build connected communities where people can live well." The conditions of the ASBI state that the three teenagers are prohibited from: conduct capable of causing nuisance or annoyance to any person in or near their homes in Bettws, Newport, conduct capable of causing nuisance or annoyance to any person in, or in the locality of Bettws Shops, Threatening or intimidating behaviour towards any person. They are also forbidden from: Entering Newport High School or its grounds as highlighted on the attached map, Entering the area of Bettws Shops as highlighted on the attached map. PC Drayton added: 'By continuing to work closely with our communities and partners, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels safe "If you have concerns about ASB or crime in your area, can contact us via the website, call 101, or direct message us on our Facebook or X social media channels, so that we can act. "In an emergency, always dial 999. 'You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, with information on 0800 555 111 or visit their website.'
Western Telegraph
14-05-2025
- Western Telegraph
Call for CCTV cameras to tackle Pembrokeshire flytipping
In a question submitted to the May meeting of Pembrokeshire County Council, Cllr Viv Stoddart raised the issue of fly-tipping in her ward of Milford Hubberston. Cllr Stoddart asked: 'Ceredigion County Council recently sourced funding to place cameras at fly-tipping hot spots across the county. A surveillance camera was placed in a covert location overlooking a layby which had been identified as a fly-tipping and littering hotspot for several years. 'The camera caught an individual who arrived at the site in a car and threw a white plastic bag into vegetation bordering a river, before driving off again. This resulted in the successful issuing of a fixed penalty notice to the person responsible for the fly tipping. 'I frequently have to notify PCC of rubbish dumping at the two fly-tipping hotspots in Hubberston Ward; Silverstream Bridge and Lower Priory Woods. The replies from PCC to my previous requests for surveillance cameras at one or both locations was that it was not an easy matter and not recommended by the council's environmental contractors WISE. 'Neighbouring Ceredigion funded their cameras from the Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Hot Spot Responses Fund, a UK Government initiative. 'Will PCC apply to this fund for a grant to install cameras in Hubberston Ward, and in similar fly-tipping hot spots across the county?' Responding, Cabinet Member for Residents' Services Cllr Rhys Sinnett said the Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Hot Spot Responses Fund for 2025-26 had already been allocated, adding the council had previously look at potential surveillance options and would revisit the potential use of such systems in the county. Members heard the council was targeting fly-tipping investigations, with 130 fixed penalties issued county-wide in 2024-25.
