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Jul 2021
Crime commissioner pledges extra police for Harrogate's Mayfield Grove
The North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has pledged to push for increased policing in the Mayfield Grove area of Harrogate.
Philip Allott visited the area yesterday to hear concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour on Mayfield Grove and nearby streets, such as Mayfield Terrace and Nydd Vale Terrace.
He was invited by Paul Ivison, who has set up a residents group for people worried about drug dealing, car crime, speeding and anti-social behaviour, particularly in some houses in multiple occupation let by landlords, .
Mr Allott said:
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He also urged Harrogate Borough Council to take a tougher line against landlords that didn't do enough to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour on their premises.
North Yorkshire Police and Harrogate Borough Council issued a three-month closure order on 38 Mayfield Grove in March. The two organisations can apply to a court for a closure order if they have concerns about antisocial behaviour and criminal behaviour on premises.
'Abused by beggars'
Mr Ivison told the commissioner many town centre street beggars stayed in bedsits in the area and said the police should issue more Public Spaces Protection Orders to prevent begging in town, as many of those doing it weren't genuine rough sleepers, were taking advantage of people and making a mess.
Mr Allott agreed the "town centre was being abused by beggars" who took advantage of "kindly, well disposed people who think they are helping", adding:
Mr Allott said he supported the use of Public Spaces Protection Orders "where it is proportionate and necessary but not as a blanket measure".
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