Great Dawley Town Council has welcomed a dedicated Police Community Support Officer, PCSO, thanks to working in partnership and joint funding with Safer Communities Partnership.

Ruth Brunger, the new dedicated PCSO will be covering Great Dawley and in particular the current issue of parking in Dawley High Street and surrounding areas.

From April 2015, the new 37 hour post will be in place and will be filled by Ruth who will conduct patrols and will work closely with officers who already have a strong knowledge of Dawley and the issues affecting its communities. Ruth will concentrate on key areas of Great Dawley, tackling some local issues identified, as well as developing links with the public, local businesses and partners.

Great Dawley Town Council is working in partnership on the pilot to enhance the town, its aim is to have a greater impact on tackling issues such as anti-social behaviour and other local community issues. It is anticipated that parking powers will be incorporated into the job role.

Cllr Shaun Davies, Chair of Great Dawley Town Council said:

“Illegal car parking and anti-social behaviour is a top issue for residents and businesses in the area. This dedicated CSO, which is an expansion of the current service, will make a real positive impact for our Town Council area.”

Chief Inspector Sarah Chaloner said:

“We are pleased to support this funded request with the recruitment of a further PCSO for Great Dawley. PCSO Brunger will work with the officers already assigned to the Dawley area to further impact upon the issues that cause our residents and businesses the most concern.”

Cllr Jane Pinter, added:

“We are very much looking forward to welcoming the new PCSO to Dawley and seeing them tackle some of the local issues raised by local people.”