Your safer neighbourhood team
Local policing is at the very heart of what we do – we want Lancashire to be a better place to live, work and visit.
We operate across three ‘divisions’ – East, West and South. Each of these divisions has many specialist officers dedicated to keeping you safe including neighbourhood policing teams.
These consist of Neighbourhood Policing Officers, Task Force Officers, including Rural Task Force Officers, and Police Community Support Officers. They work together with colleagues across the force to tackle local policing priorities and keep our communities safe.
Lancashire is committed to neighbourhood policing and the three pillars that underpin it – engagement, problem-solving and targeting activity.
To tell us what you think of your area and what sort of issues you think we should be tackling, take part in Lancashire Talking.
Crimes and priorities
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The top priority identified by Cleveleys Park ward residents through Lancashire Talking is currently:
Dog FoulingAction taken:
Dog Fouling – Time to Take Action
Dog fouling continues to be one of the most frequent concerns raised by residents, and it’s easy to see why. It’s unpleasant, unhygienic, and creates a poor environment for everyone using our parks, pavements, and public spaces. No one should have to navigate their way around dog mess in our communities.
Wyre Borough Council is the authority responsible for dealing with dog fouling on public land, and they have a number of measures in place to manage and reduce the problem. This includes:
• Investigating reports of dog fouling.
• Issuing Fixed Penalty Notices to those who fail to clean up after their dog.
• Patrolling problem areas to deter offending.
• Putting up signage and providing waste bins.
• Running education campaigns to promote responsible dog ownership.However, enforcement alone isn’t enough — public information is vital. If you witness someone not cleaning up after their dog, please report it. The more detail you can provide, the more effectively the Council can take action. Useful information includes:
• Time, date, and exact location of the incident.
• A description of the person and the dog.
• Vehicle details, including registration, if relevant.
Reports can be made directly to Wyre Borough Council using the link below:
https://orlo.uk/mmE52In some cases, enforcement may go as far as court proceedings, and having witnesses willing to support the process makes a real difference.
By reporting incidents and encouraging responsible behaviour, we can help keep Wyre’s parks, pathways, and public spaces clean, safe, and pleasant for everyone.
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Road Safety is one of the top priorities you have also raised to us through Lancashire Talking.
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Road Safety - Keeping Wyre’s Roads Safe
Making our roads safer for everyone is a key focus for the Wyre Neighbourhood Policing Team and our partners. We’re working hard to tackle behaviours that put lives at risk, and your support plays a big part in that.
Speeding
If speeding is an issue where you live, you can report it online through the Lancashire Road Safety Partnership. When concerns are raised, we may carry out Community Road Watch sessions or run targeted speed enforcement in problem areas.School Drop-Off and Pick-Up
We understand how worrying unsafe driving and parking outside schools can be for parents and local residents. Our officers regularly visit schools to promote safe behaviour, share advice through schools and social media, and work closely with Wyre Borough Council’s Parking Enforcement team to deal with persistent problems.Anti-Social Driving & Drink/Drug Driving
Dangerous or irresponsible driving has no place on our roads. We continue to carry out focused patrols and enforcement operations to keep our communities protected.How You Can Help
If you see dangerous driving or parking, please report it via the Lancashire Police website or speak directly with your local neighbourhood officers.
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Cleveleys Park Ward residents have also highlighted noisy/nuisance neighbours dealing as a concern.
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Noisy neighbours can cause upset and concern. In the first instance we recommend you approach your neighbour either personally or by other means, for example, by letter and explain that you are being troubled by the noise. Although you may find this difficult, it is surprising how often neighbours are unaware of the disturbance they are causing.
If you don’t feel able to approach them, or the noise doesn’t stop, you can report this to your local authority, Wyre Borough council or housing provider. It would be very useful and advisable to record a diary with the dates and times of the noise problem, what the noise was and most importantly, how it affected you at the time. This may be useful if the evidence were ever to be used in court at a later date.
Your local neighbourhood officers can also provide advice and guidance.