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Council leader joins police on the beat
COUNCIL leader Cliff Morris joined police officers as they walked the beat in a Bolton neighbourhood.
Accompanied by Police Community Support Officers, they talked to people in the Queen's Park and Gilnow area to find out more about their concerns.
Sgt Diane Johnson said: "We want to find out the scale of problems such as anti-social behaviour and prioritise them to make this area safer for the people who live here.
"This initiative is as much about reassuring people and making ourselves more approachable."
Cllr Morris said: "This is my ward and by hearing residents concerns I can take them back to the council and we can work together with the police. An initiative like this highlights that there is a police presence in the community."
Officers and councillors walked the beat from the UCAN Centre in Hatfield Road to Chorley New Road.
Police will tackle issues raised on the walk during a Neighbourhood Day at the UCAN Centre tomorrow.
8:31am Thursday 27th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: CagedUpRage on 9:18am Thu 27 Mar 08
[quote]Officers and councillors walked the beat from the UCAN Centre in Hatfield Road to Chorley New Road.[/quote]
Well it's not exactly a far walk is it!!!
Officers and councillors walked the beat from the UCAN Centre in Hatfield Road to Chorley New Road.
Well it's not exactly a far walk is it!!!
Posted by: CagedUpRage on 9:21am Thu 27 Mar 08
probly take a short cut aswel maybe ??
probly take a short cut aswel maybe ??
Posted by: beer ok, alcatraz on 9:47am Thu 27 Mar 08
I watched a programme called street wars last night and it basically follows the police on their daily duties. No obviously I don’t know if the programme was edited to give the UK a bad name but some of the scroats they picked up, mainly people in their late teens – early twenties just makes me think what on earth is the future for the UK.
One lad had smacked a guy to the ground in a row over a taxi queue and when the guy hit the ground the lad persisted in kicking him, including on his head. It was all shown on camera as well.
How on earth the arresting officers didn’t take the scumbag down a side street and beat 7 bells of sxxt out of him I don’t know – maybe because of the cameras.
The worrying thing was the scumbag got away pretty much scot free even though it was all caught on camera.
It then showed a numpty in America trying to hold up a shop by pretending he had a gun by putting two fingers inside his jumper. This guy got 5 years in jail.
The lack of justice system we have and the worrying report this week about judges being too lenient, along with everything else we have to put up with means the coffin lid is almost shut on the UK!
I watched a programme called street wars last night and it basically follows the police on their daily duties. No obviously I don’t know if the programme was edited to give the UK a bad name but some of the scroats they picked up, mainly people in their late teens – early twenties just makes me think what on earth is the future for the UK.
One lad had smacked a guy to the ground in a row over a taxi queue and when the guy hit the ground the lad persisted in kicking him, including on his head. It was all shown on camera as well.
How on earth the arresting officers didn’t take the scumbag down a side street and beat 7 bells of sxxt out of him I don’t know – maybe because of the cameras.
The worrying thing was the scumbag got away pretty much scot free even though it was all caught on camera.
It then showed a numpty in America trying to hold up a shop by pretending he had a gun by putting two fingers inside his jumper. This guy got 5 years in jail.
The lack of justice system we have and the worrying report this week about judges being too lenient, along with everything else we have to put up with means the coffin lid is almost shut on the UK!
Posted by: emma, bolton on 9:53am Thu 27 Mar 08
I bet the exercise did him the world of good.
I bet the exercise did him the world of good.
Posted by: Sun Tzu on 9:57am Thu 27 Mar 08
What kind of problems could Morris expect to see on a ten minute walk accompanied by coppers?
If he wanted to see what kind of problems the police face in Bolton, he should have spent a shift shadowing one of them.
He might have actually seen some crime during the two hour stint riding around in a cop car. Although, the five hours watching a guy fill out forms would have been less usefull.
However, in all honesty, Morris would have done better to read the local rag for a week or talk to folks passing the Town Hall.
What kind of problems could Morris expect to see on a ten minute walk accompanied by coppers?
If he wanted to see what kind of problems the police face in Bolton, he should have spent a shift shadowing one of them.
He might have actually seen some crime during the two hour stint riding around in a cop car. Although, the five hours watching a guy fill out forms would have been less usefull.
However, in all honesty, Morris would have done better to read the local rag for a week or talk to folks passing the Town Hall.
Posted by: doodle9, blackrod on 11:39am Thu 27 Mar 08
No doubt Cllr Morris was getting payed more than the police for his walkabout Plus exepenses
No doubt Cllr Morris was getting payed more than the police for his walkabout Plus exepenses
Posted by: easyroy, daubhill bolton on 12:42pm Thu 27 Mar 08
is it leagal to pak on the pavements or ondoubhill yellow lines. and on the pelican crossing ??????/
is it leagal to pak on the pavements or ondoubhill yellow lines. and on the pelican crossing ??????/
Posted by: Paul, preston on 12:44pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Morris never use to listen to anybody anyway, so, whats different now? If it dosnt make him a profit he's not interested.
Morris never use to listen to anybody anyway, so, whats different now? If it dosnt make him a profit he's not interested.
Posted by: John on 1:31pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Come on, there's an election coming up. He has to be seen to do something. Send him up to Breightmet in the evenings, after dark. He'll lose some weight running away from that place. Another load of political crap.
Come on, there's an election coming up. He has to be seen to do something. Send him up to Breightmet in the evenings, after dark. He'll lose some weight running away from that place. Another load of political crap.
Posted by: Andrew, Bury on 1:35pm Thu 27 Mar 08
David Chaytor MP did five night shifts with bobbies last year - part of a parliamentary scheme apparently.
David Chaytor MP did five night shifts with bobbies last year - part of a parliamentary scheme apparently.
Posted by: Montys mum on 3:35pm Thu 27 Mar 08
[quote][bold]easyroy[/bold] wrote:
is it leagal to pak on the pavements or ondoubhill yellow lines. and on the pelican crossing ??????/[/quote] You been on the cheap Spa beer again Roy? You really are a moron you know.
easyroy wrote:
is it leagal to pak on the pavements or ondoubhill yellow lines. and on the pelican crossing ??????/
You been on the cheap Spa beer again Roy? You really are a moron you know.
Posted by: easyroy, daubhill bolton on 5:27pm Thu 27 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Montys mum[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]easyroy[/bold] wrote: is it leagal to pak on the pavements or ondoubhill yellow lines. and on the pelican crossing ??????/[/quote] You been on the cheap Spa beer again Roy? You really are a moron you know.[/quote] WHY DONT YOU LIKE THE TRUTH IT IS ILLEGAL TO PARK ON THE PAVEMENT BUT NOT IF YOUR ASIAN . CALL ME RACIST IF YOU LIKE BUT IT IS THE TRUTH AND YOU DO GOODERS DONT LIKE IT
Montys mum wrote:
easyroy wrote: is it leagal to pak on the pavements or ondoubhill yellow lines. and on the pelican crossing ??????/
You been on the cheap Spa beer again Roy? You really are a moron you know.
WHY DONT YOU LIKE THE TRUTH IT IS ILLEGAL TO PARK ON THE PAVEMENT BUT NOT IF YOUR ASIAN . CALL ME RACIST IF YOU LIKE BUT IT IS THE TRUTH AND YOU DO GOODERS DONT LIKE IT
Posted by: Montys mum on 8:13pm Thu 27 Mar 08
[quote][bold]easyroy[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Montys mum[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]easyroy[/bold] wrote: is it leagal to pak on the pavements or ondoubhill yellow lines. and on the pelican crossing ??????/[/quote] You been on the cheap Spa beer again Roy? You really are a moron you know.[/quote] WHY DONT YOU LIKE THE TRUTH IT IS ILLEGAL TO PARK ON THE PAVEMENT BUT NOT IF YOUR ASIAN . CALL ME RACIST IF YOU LIKE BUT IT IS THE TRUTH AND YOU DO GOODERS DONT LIKE IT [/quote] But Roy love, you are obsessed. Your posts on here prove it and it is obvious that you are also an alcoholic, lazy sick note freak. You go on and on about Asians yet continue to live in an area that is mainly Asian. If you really hate it that much then get your lazy arse into work, earn some money and move. It's really not that difficult. All it takes is brains but you don't appear to have any so you may be stuck there for life. Who is to blame for this eh? You and you only.
easyroy wrote:
Montys mum wrote: easyroy wrote: is it leagal to pak on the pavements or ondoubhill yellow lines. and on the pelican crossing ??????/
You been on the cheap Spa beer again Roy? You really are a moron you know.
WHY DONT YOU LIKE THE TRUTH IT IS ILLEGAL TO PARK ON THE PAVEMENT BUT NOT IF YOUR ASIAN . CALL ME RACIST IF YOU LIKE BUT IT IS THE TRUTH AND YOU DO GOODERS DONT LIKE IT
But Roy love, you are obsessed. Your posts on here prove it and it is obvious that you are also an alcoholic, lazy sick note freak. You go on and on about Asians yet continue to live in an area that is mainly Asian. If you really hate it that much then get your lazy arse into work, earn some money and move. It's really not that difficult. All it takes is brains but you don't appear to have any so you may be stuck there for life. Who is to blame for this eh? You and you only.
Posted by: numyead, bolton on 10:29pm Fri 28 Mar 08
another stunt By Cliff Morris
the guys a megaphone he listens to no one
do I need to mention Bolton college again?
No? OK
another stunt By Cliff Morris
the guys a megaphone he listens to no one
do I need to mention Bolton college again?
No? OK
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