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Calls for increased safety measures along a crime-affected Peterborough river path
Overview
A motion is set to be debated at Peterborough City Council regarding anti-social behaviour and safety issues along a riverside footpath between Wareley Road and Pleasure Fair Meadow Road. Councillor Andrew O'Neil has highlighted concerns over drug use, discarded paraphernalia, human waste, and dense overgrown vegetation that creates hiding places. Residents, particularly elderly and infirm individuals, are reportedly avoiding the route due to safety fears.
Key points
- A motion addressing anti-social behaviour along a Peterborough riverside footpath will be debated at a full council meeting on Wednesday.
- The motion was submitted by Reform UK councillor Andrew O'Neil for the Woodston and Fletton ward.
- Residents have reported witnessing drug use, finding discarded drug paraphernalia, and encountering human waste along the route.
- Dense overgrown vegetation has reduced visibility and created hiding spots, deterring people from using the path.
- Fears over personal safety have led some elderly and infirm residents to avoid the footpath entirely and use taxis instead.