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Topic ID 477
05/02/2004 by Andy B
Vandalism in Ware
I saw that the black and gold information sign opposite the library has had one of the three signs bent.
I read in the minutes of the TCMB committee meeting vandalism got a mention and how it is forcing shops to close as they cannot afford to keep repairing the damage. No decision was made and no direction taken other than to say we have less of a problem than Bishops Stortford and Hertford and they are covered by CCTV. An option being looked into is if grills can be used for the shops but that will be more expense to the shop owners and make the town look like fortress.
I also noticed that less than 50% of the committee attended and less than 50% of non-attendees sent apologies, I am not sure if this is normal attendance or shows disregard for the efforts of the committee.
There must be something to stop this problem, I would like to see the under age drinkers dealt with and the shops that are supplying them and maybe a few locked up and fined for drunk and disorderly may help or do the police now think this is an acceptable part of society. We read about purges I think we need one from the police.
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Reply ID 3815
05/02/2004 by bad boi 4 life
absolute rubbish
Reply ID 3817
05/02/2004 by Andy B
quote:
absolute rubbish
Is that all you have to say or would you like to expand your very brief comment bad boi 4 life, or is "bad boi 4 life" explanation enough?
Reply ID 3818
05/02/2004 by Craig
It has to be said that the TCMB Committee consists of volunteers in the Community who give up their free time for the good of the town. This committee has no authority and can only make suggestions.
If you'd like to join the committee, please contact Dave Walton who would be only too pleased to accommodate you. tcmb at wareonline.co.uk
As for the Vandalism - it does need a complete change in thinking from the police. If these criminals were seen to prosecuted and charged, it'll act as a better deterrent to others.
People who do get caught get 30 hours community service. Ha - what's that.
What this should involve is the offenders wearing bright orange boiler suites with Community Offender stamped on the back, sweeping up the streets, or cleaning up after vandals.
Now that is a deterrent.
Trouble is, this will never happen because the offender may be upset and that will never do will it...
Reply ID 3819
05/02/2004 by Andy B
Why do chain gangs come to mind!!
Should we have a vote on the introduction of chain gangs for unsocial behaviour?
Reply ID 3821
05/02/2004 by Whereaami
One Suggestion...... Put some stocks in the Town Square on a Saturday, and place these offenders in them for a few hours.
Instead of these "little darlings" becoming Jack The Lad, because the beak once again let them off, their mates would be the first to pelt fruit & Veg at them.
Reply ID 3822
05/02/2004 by Craig
Chain gangs aren't being suggested - so no vote is required.
I just think people doing Community Service should be recognised as offenders so people can tut tut at them when they are seen. What a deterrent it would be.
Time to roll out a Users Poll on Ware Online.
Reply ID 3823
05/02/2004 by Andy B
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Why do chain gangs come to mind!!
Should we have a vote on the introduction of chain gangs for unsocial behaviour?
I was only jesting!!
Reply ID 3824
06/02/2004 by Aije
Maybe the new 'On the spot fines' if enforced, will make a difference
[url]http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2187518.stm[/url]
The Orange Jacket idea sounds great, but these jackets will then become the 'must have' fashion accessory 
(Not so new - but back in the news today)
Edited by - Aije on 06 Feb 2004 00:29:26
Reply ID 3825
06/02/2004 by Whereaami
Enforcement is the key......The fact that we rarely see the Police in Ware, apart from them passing through in their cars, is another major factor. The vandals know that they are unlikely to get caught, yet alone fined.
Reply ID 3827
06/02/2004 by Justme
That sounds like a very good idea Craig. Unfortunately, the "do gooders" of this world would argue that it is "not the offenders' fault", that it is society's fault for the way they behave. We see this so very often now.
Reply ID 3835
06/02/2004 by Monkee
Perhaps it's a combination of the 2 Justme ?
Afterall, what has lead these little oiks to do what they do - perhaps being told at school that they're good for nothing, will never do well. And the only attention they get is through misbehaving. Who knows.
Andy.
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