Drug use and related crime in Ludlow needs tackling
andybodders Concern and anger about drug use and related crime in Ludlow has been growing in recent weeks. Drug use and abuse has led to an increase in shoplifting and burglaries…
Policing by consent in question after Clapham Common, police report and government bill on crime and justice
This article was first published on Lib Dem Voice. The scenes on Clapham Common last night as the police broke up the vigil for Sarah Everard were a disgrace and…
Covid Watch 35: New advice to police will allow us to use socially distanced space and exercise more effectively
The primary message is to stay at home. But we can exercise and engage in essential activities outside the home. There has been confusion about what we can do and…
Criminals are exploiting children and vulnerable adults in Shropshire and Ludlow – we have ten county lines
County lines extend drug dealing from the cities into smaller towns, including to Shropshire. Ludlow is one of the seven towns police identify as vulnerable to county line activity. Two…
Ludlow Town Council at last applies to upgrade CCTV in the town centre
The CCTV system in Ludlow’s town centre has long needed an upgrade. Dating back to 2003, the current cameras are low resolution. Faces cannot be recognised on the recordings. Discussions…