Operated by: Durham Constabulary
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Current Priorities
Issue
Middlestone and Westerton PACT Priorities - Off Road Bikes and Speeding.
Action
Speedwatch carried out 12 Oct 2024. 10 vehicles passed and 2 speeding.
Issue
Middlestone and Westerton PACT Priority - Speeding.
Action
Patrols conducted in the area, static patrol on Low Row 01/07/25 and car noted to be speeding.
Issue
Dene Valley PACT Priorities -
Speeding vehicles within the area particularly Douglas Cresent/Gurney Valley.
Anti-social behavior in Close House Working Mens Club
Action
Speedwatch was conducted on Douglas Crescent on 15th July, whilst officers were present, 64 vehicles passed and 6 were speeding. They will be given a warning letter in relation to this.
There have been a number of calls relating to youths in Close House Working Men's Club which is a derelict building that is currently insecure, a number of youths were located within the building and have been referred to the Anti-social Behaviour team for escalation and we are liaising with our partners regarding the securing of the building.
Issue
Coundon & Leeholme PACT Priorities: Off- Road bikes and Speeding.
Action
Off road bike has been seized recently in the area. Speeding is still a concern and more Speedwatch activities will be carried out at varying days and times.
Issue
Dene Valley PACT Priorities -
Speeding vehicles within the area particularly Douglas Cresent/Gurney Valley.
Action
To be a visible presence, conduct speed watch in area.
Issue
Coundon and Leeholme PACT Meeting Priority - speeding along Leeholme Road.
Action
Community Speedwatch to be carried out alongside residents at varying days and times.
Issue
Dene Valley PACT Priority - youth nuisance on Spencer Street.
Action
A number of investigations are underway in relation to criminal damage and youth nuisance on Spencer St. Several people have been identified and spoken to at the time of meeting however enquiries are ongoing. A referral has been made to Durham County Council MAPS Meeting taking place on 8th September.
Speeding was not mentioned within the meeting this evening however Speedwatch will continue where possible to continue to address this matter.
Upcoming Events
Middlestone & Westerton PACT Meeting
An opportunity to speak with local officers about your area.
Where: The Ship Inn Middlestone, Low Row, Middlestone, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8AB
When: 18 September 2025 at 19:00 - 18 September 2025 at 20:00
Dene Valley PACT Meeting
An opportunity to speak to local officers about your area.
Where: Dene Valley One Stop Shop, High Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8TD
When: 2 October 2025 at 17:00 - 2 October 2025 at 18:00
Coundon & Leeholme PACT Meeting
An opportunity to speak with local officers about your area.
Where: Leeholme Community Centre, Leeholme Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8HN
When: 16 October 2025 at 18:30 - 16 October 2025 at 19:30
Dene Valley PACT Meeting
An opportunity to speak to local officers about your area.
Where: Dene Valley One Stop Shop, High Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8TD
When: 13 November 2025 at 17:00 - 13 November 2025 at 18:00
Coundon & Leeholme PACT Meeting
An opportunity to speak with local officers about your area.
Where: Leeholme Community Centre, Leeholme Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8HN
When: 27 November 2025 at 18:30 - 27 November 2025 at 19:30