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Recently I met Inspector Michelle Lillie who will be minding the shop at Diss Police Station when Inspector Gina Hopkinson goes on maternity leave. Inevitably, the subjects of vandalism and anti-social behaviour in general cropped up. |
CRIME UPDATE: Richard Bacon MP discusses policing problems over a mug of tea with Inspector Gina Hopkinson (left) and Inspector Michelle Lillie |
Things have improved during Gina Hopkinson's time in Diss - well done to her and her officers for their vigilance and also to the Diss Express 'Shop a Yob' campaign.
The Park Road car park still causes concern, though. Some youths seem to enjoy showing off their 'driving skills', much to the concern of local residents.
Diss is sadly lacking in places where young people can meet and let off steam without annoying those around them. The longed for cinema is still only on a wish list but until there are things to do and places to go for young people in the town, the problem will not go away.
Traffic Chaos
Along with others, I had to find my way around the resurfacing in Roydon. At least that has been completed on time and now gives a smooth ride around the sharp bends between Bressingham and Diss.
The same cannot be said for Diss. First it was resurfacing at the junction of Denmark Street and Park Road combined with the construction of a roundabout and access to the new Tesco on Victoria Road.
The stretch between the new Tesco and the Shell Garage was dug up causing more traffic delays. Let's hope we can soon get back to normal.
On a more optimistic note, the Department for Transport tells me that a decision on the proposed Long Stratton bypass should be available in the spring.
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