The Town Council has a Community Support Team who assist the community of Poynton by:
- Carrying out reassuring, high visual patrols in the area
- Provide an ‘eyes and ears’ service aimed at reducing the fear of crime for residents and improving their quality of life
- Deal with environmental crime issues, such as graffiti, littering, fly tipping and dog fouling
- Reduce incidents of low level crime and anti-social behaviour, making referrals where necessary
- Attend local schools and give educational advice to them on various topics including;
Road safety
Online safety/Cyber bullying
Hate crime
Anti-social behaviour and its knock on effects
Environmental crime
Countryside code
Bonfire/Halloween safety
Water safety
Stranger danger
- Support the community by encouraging diversionary activities for young people
- Escort children from local schools to various events /trips around Poynton
- Support older members of the community by signposting them to activities and community groups, preventing social isolation and offering advice on subjects including scam awareness
- Offer advice on crime prevention in the home
- Work in partnership with other agencies to improve the area and community, making Poynton a safe place to live, work and visit
- Act as professional witnesses
What we don’t do:
- Community Support Officers are not a replacement for the Police
- We are not an emergency service. Crime should be reported to the Police immediately on 101, if in an emergency 999
If you would like to report an incident please ring 01625 872 238 or email: reception@poyntontowncouncil.gov.uk