If you live in Katesgrove you should have received one of our leaflets inviting you to a special public meeting of the Neighbourhood Action Group on 19th March 2009.

The meeting included talks from:

Neighbourhood Inspector Kevin Sinfield and PCSO Rod Holmes of Thames Valley Police, who talked about the work our Neighbourhood Police team has been doing in the area, including the recent Street Drinking Restriction, work to tackle sat-nav and other theft from vehicles, and the new Mobile Police Station which will soon be deployed across Reading.

Carl Cox of Reading Borough Council's Streetcare team talked about the council's work on EVAs, in particular the rising graffiti problem, and new legislation which allows the council to take positive action on flytipping, and allows legal notices to be served to private landowners who ignore offers of help cleaning up their property.

We also had a detailed discussion with residents about their current concerns in Katesgrove, which included:

• Graffiti
• Noise nuisances
  
• Litter
• Flytipping
• Parking
• Burglary
• Dog Mess
• Drugs
• Speeding
• Youth ASB
• Parking
• 'Mini motos'
  

All of these concerns were taken on board by the NAG, and will have a big influence when we consider our priorities for the coming months. If you weren't able to attend but are aware of an issue we should know about, please get in touch via email to katesgrovenag@hotmail.co.uk