Message from PCSO - Steve Hemmett 

Hello everyone, my name is Steve Hemmett, and I serve as the Police Community Support Officer for the areas surrounding Locking, Locking Parklands, Hutton, and Bleadon. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to those who may not yet know me.

To enhance my service to the community, I will be holding my beat surgery on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Nurse Thomas Suite at Locking Parish Hall. The upcoming dates for these sessions are 18 March, 15 April, 13 May and 10 June 2025.

During these surgeries, I will provide various literature on crime prevention and address any questions or concerns you may have. I encourage you to attend and take advantage of these resources.

As the weather improves, I will also be organizing bike marking events, where our team can mark your bicycles free of charge. This initiative is an effective way to deter theft and safeguard your property.

I would like to address ongoing parking issues at Meadow Drive and Mendip Rise. I have reached out to the highways department and the council but have yet to see progress. I aim to enforce parking regulations during my shifts, but I am also attending to five other schools with similar issues. I will continue to support the school and residents to the best of my ability.

Finally, as open spaces dry out, I encourage everyone to remain vigilant and secure any gates or entrances to large open areas such as parking lots and football fields. This practice is crucial in preventing illegal encampments. If you observe any suspicious activity, please do not hesitate to contact 101, as there is new legislation in place to assist landowners in managing these situations

Please feel free to approach me with any concerns or issues you may have. Together, we can work towards making our community a safer and better place to live.