Partnership work to renew Bangor continues

Officers are continuing to work with partners to bring a positive change to Bangor High Street.

Joint visits were conducted at 10 businesses in the city centre as part of multi-agency initiative Renew Bangor, which aims to tackle key issues identified by the local community including drug supply, graffiti, anti-social behaviour, street drinking and sexual violence.

Police worked with colleagues from immigration enforcement, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Cyngor Gwynedd Trading Standards and Housing Enforcement Officers to engage with businesses about the initiative and checked that legitimate practices were being adhered to.

The operation resulted in two premises being served with eviction notices due to breach of residency conditions and breach of fire regulations.

Sergeant Liam Carr said: “We continue to work closely with several partners to make Bangor a safe place to live, work and visit.

“Overall, we were pleased to see majority of businesses being run legitimately, safely, and were supportive of the aim to bring a positive change to the high street.

“Renew Bangor will have the biggest impact if we continue to work together, and I would encourage residents to contact us with any concerns relating to the high street or the wider city.”

Anyone with concerns or issues relating to Bangor High Street should contact police, or relevant partner agencies.