Local Policing...

Our local Police have introduced a Safer Neighbourhood Team, which is based in Dersingham.

You can visit our website for the Dersingham and Gayton area here

Their aim is to encourage all members of the community within the area to attend regular meetings, or ‘surgeries’, when there will be the opportunity to air views, voice comments, point out areas of concern in our villages.

Once problems have been identified the Police can take the necessary action and can provide updates on the situation at the next meeting. There may be occasions when no actions by the Police are required but the chance to meet the team and talk with them face to face would be beneficial both to them and the community.

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We have carried out speed checks, both outside the school and also in Grimston Road. The speeds recorded have not been excessive in the main, with most drivers adhering to the limits. This of course is partly down to other drivers warning them about the checks as they approach. We have stopped drivers who were above the limits in the region of 34mph or 35mph and advised them, and I have also issued fixed penalty notices too. I also know that road policing from Swaffham have carried out checks.

Speedwatch is now about to be rolled out in the county and I understand from Mr Alister Beales that Gayton are keen to be part of this programme.

The team carries out regular foot patrols in the village at varying times and this has received very positive feedback from the people we meet. The speed checks have also been welcomed, except of course by those who are stopped.