There are three main area that we would want to see
strengthened:
1. In dealing with drink fuelled anti-social behaviour we
would like to see something about tackling problem licenced premises
2. The police make extensive use of CCTV and CCTV is key to
effectively addressing problems of the NTE. CCTV is always vulnerable in times
of austerity and it would be good to see some statement in the policing plan of
its role and importance
3. PACT is a poor consultation mechanism and it would be
good to see a commitment to creating a more representative and deliberative
mechanism
Finally on comment about the Purple Flag reference. It could
easily be read as complaisance about the current drink and drug fuelled
problems of the NTE in Bath city centre and we are sure that is an impression
which is not intended. We would like to see a clear acknowledging that notwithstanding
the Purple Flag there is still much to be done.
