Kingsway Villagers

Is it me, or is every other dog in Kingsway a Pitbull or similar?

It’s making me very nervous walking around as I haven’t seen one wearing a muzzle which they must wear if in public - and be on a lead.

I’m probably in a foul mood about it as one just lunged at me, and the owner had to more than restrain it. Luckily it was on a lead, but no muzzle!

I’m going to start reporting them as it worries me with all the young children around. If my daughter was with me then, she wouldn’t have moved as quickly as I did. Does anyone know who I report them to?

Thanks (PS - I’m sure there are just as many responsible dog owners, so sorry if I have offended anyone).

This post was submitted by redrobin.

In a post entitled “The Big Park” co374 asked: "Does anyone know why the big park has been closed?"

I spoke to TC, a representative of the development management company, who said:

“The play park has had to be closed because of vandalism and anti-social behaviour… and related Health and Safety issues.

It is to remain closed until further notice at this time.”

I must say I’m suprised that the PCSO’s referred to by c0374 didn’t know the situation and I’m also disappointed that a bunch of unruly kids can be allowed to have such a negative impact!

I was very annoyed today when I went to take my li’l girl to the big park only to find the whole thing fenced off!

A number of children had broken into the park and were playing, but a lot of the kids were upset that the park was closed.

On my way home I met 2 PCSO’s and asked them if they knew why the park had been closed, but they had no idea.

I dont take my girl to the small park outside my house due to the amount of teenagers hanging around and the bad language.

That aside does anyone know why the big park has been closed?

This post was submitted by co374.

Noting the number of posts which deal with crime and anti-social behaviour in the area, I was prompted to look into Gloucestershire Constabularies Community Policing policy and neighbourhood policing scheme for Kingsway Village (link removed as the page no longer exists… read my comment below).

Kingsway falls into the Quedgeley, Hardwicke, Elmore and Longney community for these matters and a look at their website (linked above) reveals that their priorities are:

1. To combat anti-social behaviour at Kingsway through enforcement, anti-social behaviour orders, acceptable behaviour contracts and community engagement with partners and residents to find long-term solutions.

2. To prevent and detect offences of criminal damage at Kingsway through high profile patrol, target hardening, education work with local schools and youth clubs.

There’s a lot of very useful, detailed information available on the site and they actively and enthusiastically invite local residents to “have a say and participate in the way your area is policed” with comments like “Come on residents of Quedgeley and Hardwicke, what are your priorities and concerns?”

Contact the Kingsway Community Police Team on 0845 090 1234.

Residents of Valley Gardens Kingsway, have been overrun by troublesome teens in the local childrens park/play area where groups of youths have apparently been drinking, vandalising and indulging in other anti-social behaviour over the last few months.

The police have been called out so many times to deal with problems that they invited local residents and youths to meet with them at the park to discuss the problem.

Many people heard rumours that the park might actually be closed but the Quedgeley parish council have dealt with many similar problems and a representative of QUVL said that option would not be considered unless all other possible solutions had been exhausted.

The meeting discussed a range of options including regular patrols and security cameras and it was agreed that they would increase general police presence in the area for the forseeable future.