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    Wakefield East (Eastmoor, College Grove, Pinders Heath, Portobello) Ward Areas

    Speeding and anti-social vehicle use: 

    Following on from several complaints made to ourselves and the MP we are having a focus on vehicle related crime and issues of speeding and the anti-social use of cars around the Eastmoor area. 

    Several roads have been disclosed to us as of being a concern, but we are maintaining a more pragmatic view and not wishing to displace this type of criminality and we will be fluid across the estate. 

    The team will also be introducing the skills of specialist officers to help us achieve our aims of a notable reduction. This work also meets the NPT and the Local Authority aims under the Vision Zero initiative – reducing road deaths in the district to zero.  

    Issued 10 April 2026

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    Wakefield North (City Centre, St Johns & Flanshaw) Ward Area

    Anti-Social Behaviour - Flanshaw: 

    Whilst the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) has seen improvements of ASB and criminality in the city centre, we now wish to ensure the surrounding communities remain safe and crime free. 

    A recent spike in ASB has seen several small fires set near to the McDonalds and Morrisons sites close to Flanshaw. Aware that our ward does not begin to be adversely impacted by youth related ASB we will be working closely with the Local Authority ASB team to quickly identify potential offenders and introduce diversionary tactics to deter poor behaviour. This also means a focus on the anti-social use of electric bikes and scooters which are aware is starting to creep in.
     

    Issued 10 April 2026

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    Wakefield West (Thornes, Lupset and Cathedral Retail Park) Ward Areas

    Thornes Park: 

    As we enter the warmer months, we have started to see an immediate spike of offences and incidents across Thornes Park. We fully accept this is seasonal, but we feel it is important to ensure a quick grip now will pay dividends for the rest of the spring and summer. 

    Therefore, NPT focus will be on the park and the peripheral and arterial routes. This activity includes targeted anti-social use of electric bikes and scooters and we will be working closely with colleagues from the District Off Road Bike Team and the Force Roads Policing Unit to ensure we maximise policing opportunity. 

    This work will not detract from our continued focus of criminality across Lupset and we will be ensuring a collaborative approach with statutory and non-statutory partners, utilising actionable intelligence to be as effective as possible.

    Issued 10 April 2026

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Meetings and events

PACT Meeting - Flanshaw 23rd June 2026 7pm

7:00PM - 8:00PM, Tue 23 June 2026

Denhale ARC, Denhale Avenue, Wakefield

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PACT Meeting - City Centre 24th June 2026 6pm

6:00PM - 7:00PM, Wed 24 June 2026

New Wells , Thornhill Street, Wakefield

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PACT Meeting - Thornes 30th June 2026 6.30pm

6:30PM - 7:00PM, Tue 30 June 2026

Penny Appeal Campus, Thornes Park, Wakefield

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PACT Meeting - Portobello 4th July 2026 10am

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Sat 04 July 2026

Sandal Library, Sparable Lane, Wakefield

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PACT Meeting - Eastmoor 8th July 2026 6pm

6:00PM - 7:00PM, Wed 08 July 2026

St Swithuns Community Centre, Arncliffe Road, Wakefield

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PACT Meeting - Lupset 21st July 2026 7pm

7:00PM - 7:00PM, Tue 21 July 2026

Jubilee Hall, Lupset, Wakefield

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PACT Meeting - Flanshaw 4th August 2026 7pm

7:00PM - 8:00PM, Tue 04 August 2026

Denhale ARC, Denhale Avenue, Wakefield

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PACT Meeting - City Centre 5th August 2026 6pm

6:00PM - 7:00PM, Wed 05 August 2026

New Wells , Thornhill Street, Wakefield

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