Operated by: Durham Constabulary
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Current Priorities
Issue
ASB and off Road bikes around Woodhouse Estate & Etherley Dene
Action
Ongoing work with Durham County Council for installation of further fences/gates.
Operation Endurance conducted to try and catch known drivers
Members of public to send officers and PCSOs any footage or intelligence regarding off road bikes
Increased patrols will be conducted on both foot and mobile patrols to try and identify the individuals
Issue
Bishop Auckland Town Pact priorities:
Need for a high visibility presence in the Town Centre and around Etherley Lane Rec.
Increased youth ASB and criminal damage instances.
Residents requested for a neighbourhood street warden to be attend the next PACT meeting.
Speeding on Princes Street.
Request for St Peters Church to be secured.
Action
High visibility patrols to continue utilizing operation pave, this to be completed on foot only, within the town Centre and high traffic areas.
Dedicated high visibility foot patrols are being conducted around the Town Centre. Officers are identifying youths responsible and liaising with DCC ASB team.
Speed watch to be conducted.
Officers have communicated with Neighbourhood Street wardens to enquire whether a Street Warden could attend the next PACT meeting.
Issue
Cockton Hill, Henknowle and South Church PACT priorities:
Off-road bikes, Quads and electric scooters around Cockton Hill.
Youth ASB, throwing stones at windows and vehicles.
Additional patrols required around Henknowle. Residents requested for Believe Housing to be present at the next PACT meeting.
Action
Additional patrols are being conducted around the Cockton Hill and Henknowle area. Increasing police presence. identifying youths engaging in youth ASB.
Increased OP Pave patrols, officers taking positive action.
Engaged with DCC regarding CCTV camera and removal of bench in ASB hotspot area.
Believe housing representatives have been contacted and informed that residents requested a representative to attend the next PACT meeting.
Upcoming Events
Bishop Auckland Town & Toronto PACT
An opportunity to speak with local officers about your area
Where: The McIntyre Centre, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EP
When: 17 September 2025 at 18:00 - 17 September 2025 at 19:00
Cockton Hill, South Church & Henknowle PACT
An opportunity to speak with local officers about your area.
Where: The Manor, Cornwall Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6UR
When: 1 October 2025 at 18:30 - 1 October 2025 at 19:30
Bishop Auckland Town & Toronto PACT
An opportunity to speak with local officers about your area
Where: The McIntyre Centre, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EP
When: 15 October 2025 at 18:00 - 15 October 2025 at 19:00
Cockton Hill, South Church & Henknowle PACT
An opportunity to speak with local officers about your area.
Where: The Manor, Cornwall Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6UR
When: 12 November 2025 at 18:30 - 12 November 2025 at 19:30
Woodhouse Estate & Etherley Dene PACT
Woodhouse Estate & Etherley Dene PACT Meeting
Where: Bishop Auckland College, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland
When: 19 November 2025 at 18:00 - 19 November 2025 at 19:00
Bishop Auckland Town & Toronto PACT
An opportunity to speak with local officers about your area
Where: The McIntyre Centre, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EP
When: 26 November 2025 at 18:00 - 26 November 2025 at 19:00
Cockton Hill, South Church & Henknowle PACT
An opportunity to speak with local officers about your area.
Where: The Manor, Cornwall Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6UR
When: 10 December 2025 at 18:30 - 10 December 2025 at 19:30
Woodhouse Estate & Etherley Dene PACT
Woodhouse Estate & Etherley Dene PACT
Where: Bishop Auckland College, Woodhouse Lane, DL14 6JZ
When: 14 January 2026 at 18:00 - 14 January 2026 at 19:00
Woodhouse Estate & Etherley Dene PACT
Woodhouse Estate & Etherley Dene PACT
Where: Bishop Auckland College, Woodhouse Lane
When: 11 March 2026 at 18:00 - 11 March 2026 at 19:00
Woodhouse Estate & Etherley Dene PACT
Woodhouse Estate & Etherley Dene PACT
Where: Bishop Auckland College, Woodhouse Lane
When: 20 May 2026 at 18:00 - 20 May 2026 at 19:00
Woodhouse Estate & Etherley Dene PACT
Woodhouse Estate & Etherley Dene PACT meeting
Where: Bishop Auckland College, Woodhouse Lane
When: 15 July 2026 at 18:00 - 15 July 2026 at 19:00