Ystradgynlais Town

17/05/2012 - In order to address Anti-Social Behaviour issues the Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to provide regular High Visibility patrols in “Hot Spot” locations. Recent damage had been caused to Gurnos Bus shelter which has now been repaired with Perspex glass. Regular patrols are now being made in the area to deter further damage.

Ystradgynlais Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to work in partnership with a number of agencies to address issues that have arisen in and around Maesydderwen Comprehensive School. Officers are also in consultation with the Head teacher with a view to holding police surgeries in the new building from September.

Ystradgynlais town Neighbourhood Policing Team are in the process of working in partnership with the local Fire Brigade to arrange Fire awareness presentations with local schools and youth groups following a series of grass fires started in the area recently.

08/05/2012 - The Neighbourhood Policing Team have undertaken targeted patrols at pertinent times, mainly Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. This has involved speaking to youths in the area, moving them on after giving suitable advice and confiscating any alcohol found on those underage. Anti Social Behaviour referrals have also been submitted if relevant.   In response to ongoing complaints from the New Tesco store in relation to youths congregating in the car park and causing Anti Social Behaviour (ASB) both in the car park and also spilling out into the immediate areas surrounding the car park, a problem profile has been created which involves regular patrols and engagement with staff at Tesco and youths in the area. The Neighbourhood Policing Team is also working in partnership with Local Councillors and Tesco to identify issues that can be addressed by the store that will assist in alleviating the problems. 

03/04/2012 - The Neighbourhood Policing Team officers continue to provide high visibility patrols in order to address Anti-Social Behaviour issues. Regular foot patrols allow officers to engage with community members and residents. Officers also patrol in and around school grounds and engage with children seen around the area.

17/05/2012 - The Mid-Wales Roads Policing Unit continues to actively patrol in the Neighbourhood area.

08/05/2012 - The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to work closely with The Mid Wales Roads Policing Unit who actively patrol in the Neighbourhood area. A range of offences are targeted which not only include speeding but drink drivers, construction and use offences, Road traffic collisions/ Road Safety issues and all criminal offences.

03/04/2012 - In order to address issues of Speeding in the Ystradgynlais area the Mid-Wales Roads Policing Unit continue to actively patrol throughout the area, with specific areas of concern being included as part of their patrol Strategy Plan.  A total of 6 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN’s) were issued in February for speeding in the Neighbourhood Area.