Marsh Mill

The top priority identified by Marsh Mill ward residents through Lancashire Talking is currently:

Parking

Parking issues are generally handled by your local council, property managers, or the police, depending on whether the problem is on public roads, private property, or involves obstruction.

Local Council Responsibilities
For most parking problems on public streets, your local council is the first point of contact. Councils manage parking restrictions, enforce yellow lines, and issue penalty charge notices for violations such as parking in permit zones without a permit or blocking access across a dropped kerb. They also handle pavement parking in areas where it is prohibited and can provide mediation services for disputes between neighbours.

Police Involvement
The police typically get involved when a vehicle is causing an obstruction, such as blocking a driveway or preventing access to your property, or if a vehicle is abandoned and poses a safety risk. For non-emergency issues, you can contact the police via 101. However, routine parking violations like double yellow lines are usually enforced by the council, not the police.

Burglary is one of the top priorities you have also raised to us through Lancashire Talking.

Burglary

We are very aware burglary can have a significant impact on victims, both financially and emotionally. As well as losing items of value, some of which could be personal or irreplaceable, victims may feel a violation of security and distress that someone unknown has been in their home.

Op Defender is the forcewide name given to tackling residential burglaries in Lancashire and sets out specific expectations for officers. Op Defender equips officers with targeted and proactive patrol plans and seeks to prevent crime from happening in the first place so we can effectively safeguard our residents. As well as prevention, this campaign is about ensuring the best possible response for burglary victims and continuing to ensure our victims feel and are supported throughout the investigation.

The last 3 years has also seen a steady decline in reported burglary offences across Wyre.

Marsh Mill Ward residents have also highlighted Dog Fouling as a concern.

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/mmE52

In 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.