City to get 10 new police officers to help tackle anti-social behaviour

SALISBURY will have 10 new police officers in place by September, City Council Leaders have been told.

The news follows a meeting between city councillors and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire, Philip Wilkinson, to raise concerns about antisocial behaviour.

The meeting was also attended by Chief Inspector Simon Cowdrey and Inspector Tina Osborn.

Among concerns raised were the recent incidents at Culver Street car park. However, it appeared unlikely that the police would seek a full closure order for the car park.

The councillors asked to be kept in the loop as the force plans its response to the problems at the site with Wiltshire Council.

While the councillors welcomed the news that Wiltshire is now rated the top force in the country for disrupting county lines drug gangs, they will push for Wiltshire Council to reinstate a Public Space Protection Order around the city centre with the aim of reducing anti-social behaviour.

The City Council is currently working with the Salisbury

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During the meeting, Mr Wilkinson explained the force’s new streamlined command structure, and confirmed that as well as the extra officers, he is about to start recruiting more PCSOs. Negotiations about police station sites are ongoing with no commitment being made to any particular location.

Cllr Annie Riddle, a member of the city administration alongside Cllr Victoria Charleston and Cllr Ian Tomes, said: “We are delighted to hear about these extra officers. We take anti-social behaviour very seriously and are keen to play our part with partners in tackling it.

“This was a very constructive meeting. The city leaders have built a good understanding with the commissioner through regular meetings in person, and it was helpful to have senior officers present on this occasion, too.”

Crematorium chapel to close during July and August

SALISBURY City Council has announced that work will be undertaken during the summer to replace the roof at Salisbury Crematorium which is in need of essential repairs.

While this work is being carried out, the roof’s insulation will be improved to help lower the carbon footprint of the building.

This will require the Crematorium Chapel to close for services during July and August while works are carried out. Cremations will continue onsite as normal.

A council statement read: “While building works take place, we are delighted to be working in partnership with the Holy Redeemer Church, Fotherby Crescent, Salisbury, SP1 3EG to ensure that services are able take place as usual in this venue.”

The work is part of wider programme that forms part of the council’s response to the Climate Change Emergency it declared in 2019 and subsequent commitment to undertake a comprehensive programme of improvement of the insulation of all council-owned property.