Crime in Winslow was down 29% during November and December compared with the same period last year. There were no public order offences and there is no doubt that the Dispersal Order in force in the town centre has contributed to that. One town centre resident has told me that since the order came into force his life has changed out of all recognition. Dispersal Orders usually only last for six months and can be difficult to get extended beyond that period but I know that the local police team would be keen to have at least a six month extension. That would take us through the Spring and early Summer when there is every chance that anti-social behaviour could escalate with warmer weather and lighter evenings. It would also be good to get the area extended to cover the Churchyard. Although recent damage to the Church can’t be directly attributed to young people who had been moved on from areas such as Greyhound Lane Car Park it could only help to extend the area.