The Dispersal Order which police have been operating in Winslow since last September expires on 19th March and there is real concern among many residents that disorder and anti-social behaviour levels could return to the levels we experienced last Spring and Summer.  The order gives police the power to move on groups of  people and has been particularly effective in stopping the mass gatherings of young people in Greyhound Lane Car Park.  A side effect inititally was an increase in vandalism in the Churchyard and whilst this may not have been directly related it would have been better if this area had been included in the  original dispersal order.

NEW EXTENDED DISPERSAL ORDER?

Following conversations with local police Llew Monger has written to Thames Vally Police and AVDC to support the idea of renewing the dispersal order for a further six months. Commenting on the situation Llew said ” An extension would see us through the Spring and Summer when the lighter nights and warmer weather have, in the past, brought problems with large groups of young people. The Town Council are working toward the provision of a Multi-Use Games Area and a Youth Shelter which would also help cambat anti-social behaviour by giving young people more  things to do in the town.”