Updates for the Normacot, Lightwood area (Fly tipping, car seized, cars stopped search) and Halloween safety advice.

Updates for the Normacot, Lightwood area (Fly tipping, car seized, cars stopped search) and Halloween safety advice.

Updates for the Normacot Lightwood area and Halloween safety advice. 

Whilst on patrol during the evening, I came across dumped household material and furniture that someone has dumped at Woodpark Lane Carpark. This has been reported as a matter of urgency due to broken glass being on the floor and a hazard to visitors, animals, and children in the area. Since the report was made the council have been out and have cleared the sight.

Should anyone see anyone fly tipping in the area please report this to the council on their website. Or see any rubbish in alleyways, please report this to the council. This can be done anonymously. 

Fly-tipping | Fly-tipping | Stoke-on-Trent

Police attended a location in Normacot area due to concerns of drug activity. Police attended and stopped search people who were in the area where a small amount of cannabis was found, where the suspect was given a Community Resolution 1 for this. Police will continue to patrol the hotspot areas in Normacot, Lightwood and Dresden area. If there is any concerns or feel there is areas, we need to pay passing attention to, then please report this to the police on 101 or online. 

Reports have been made to police about a vehicle with no Insurance and no tax in the Lightwood area. Staffordshire Police attended and seized the vehicle from the area.  

Should anyone see a vehicle that has no road tax, you can report this to the police, council or DVLA via the links below:

Vehicles without vehicle tax or MOT certificates | Staffordshire Police

GOV.UK - Vehicle detail

HALLOWEEN SAFETY ADVICE

Trick or treating advice.

We want you to enjoy Halloween, but remember, not everyone wants to take part!

Here are some things to remember when you are out this Halloween.

• If you’re going trick or treating, make sure you go with an adult and your parent or carer knows where you’re going and when to expect you back.
• Don’t knock if there’s a sign saying ‘No trick or treat here.’ 
• Be careful not to frighten elderly or vulnerable people.
• Do not go trick or treating alone - stay with your group.
• Only visit areas where there are streetlights. Avoid taking shortcuts through gardens, alleyways, or parks.
• Do not throw eggs and flour. This is a form of anti-social behaviour, which will not be tolerated.
• Be careful crossing roads in the dark. We would recommend wearing a bright costume or having a reflective strip on it. If part of the costume includes a mask, make sure you can see through it.

Have a wonderful time, stay safe, and look out for each other. If you or someone you know is in danger, call 999.

Residents Advice

Do not open the door if you do not want trick or treaters.