Newburgh, Abdie & Dunbog, Collessie, Monimail

Community Officers

PC 1103 Pamela Hay

I joined Fife Constabulary in 2006 after returning to my beloved Kingdom of Fife from Aberdeen where I had resided since 2000. Immediately prior to joining the Police I served as a Prison Officer having worked at HMP Craiginches, Aberdeen and HMP & YOI Cornton Vale, near Stirling. Fortunately my time in the Prison Service provided a relatively smooth transition to working as a Police Officer and I have settled into what I consider to be more satisfying and rewarding role.

Since joining the Police I have been stationed at St Andrews. I have enjoyed my time serving the residents of St Andrews and now look forward to a new challenge working together with those who reside in the Howe of Fife. I am very much committed to helping to tackle the issues causing the greatest concern. As a very proud Fifer I will do my very best to serve those within my community area.

Policing priorities in your area

Priority 1 - Parking in High Street & Tay Street, Newburgh

Progress update:

Three drivers spoken to regarding parking outside the bay at Co-operative.
Details noted of 6 vehicles parking along west end of High Street - follow up resulted in notices being place on 5 of the vehicles advising of problems related to the manner of parking.
Contact made with local Traffic Warden regarding issues in Newburgh and requested assistance.
Six drivers have been advised regarding their parking in the High Street area of Newburgh.
On 5 March, traffic wardens attended in the problem area and 4 Fixed Penalty Tickets were issued.
Two Fixed Penalty Tickets have been issued to drivers parked on double yellow lines in Tay Street.
On 8 March, two drivers were advised about double-parking on High Street, Newburgh
On 17 & 18 March, three drivers were advised concerning double-parking.
On 16 April three drivers were advised about illegal parking.
On 18 May one driver was advised about parking a business vehicle on High Street by exceeding the 30 minute limited period.
On 2 June one driver was advised concerning illegal parking and one driver advised concerning double-parking on High Street.
A meeting has been arranged at Tayside Institute, Newburgh on Thursday 17 June 2010 regarding parking and traffic issues.
On 5 June, one Fixed Penalty Ticket was issued to a vehicle parked on High Street.
On 18 June meeting in Newburgh took place to discuss parking issues as well as other traffic issues. Fife Council to consider options such as double yellow lines at Co-op & High Street outwith area allocated for parking in an attempt to deter double-parking.
Driver advised regarding complaint received concerning vehilce regularly parked on pavement near Tayview Bar.
Update 8 July - Between 21-28 June 3 motorists were warned regarding parking in High Street, Newburgh.
Update 25 August - No significant problems observed or reported recently.
PC Hay and PC Watson recently attended near to Dunbog Primary School - one driver advised regarding excess speed, patrols acted as a deterrent.

Priority 2 - Speeding Newburgh, Dunbog & Collessie

Progress update:

Speedar check carried out on Cupar Road, Newburgh – temp 20mph at school. One Fixed Penalty issued due to excessive speed.
Contact made with local Traffic Warden advised him of surveys required for identified areas.
Contact made with Road Policing, unit will be deployed in problem areas.
Liaising with Transportation Services, further consultation planned.
On 4 March, 2 offences were detected resulting in one fixed penalty ticket being issued and one person being reported.
Road Policing Department carried out Speedar checks on 5 March at Dunbog, no offences detected.
On 8 & 9 March, two drivers were advised concerning speeding at Dunbog.
On 19 March, two offences were detected resulting in one Fixed Penalty Ticket being issued and one person being Reported.
On 23 March, no offences were detected at Dunbog.
On 24 March, Road Policing Department carried out Speedar checks at Dunbog. No offences were detected.
Proposal for Road Policing Department to attend at Cupar Road, Newburgh during April & May.
Speedar check carried out on 28 April near Burnside Cattery, Cupar Road, Newburgh, no offences detected. On 30 April PC Hay carried out Speedar check in Dunbog, two drivers were advised regarding excessive speed.
Speedar check carried out by officers on 30 April on Cupar Road, Newburgh, no offences detected.
Between 18-19 May, 5 drivers were advised regarding their speed in Dunbog.
On 1 June Road Policing attended at Dunbog resulting in two drivers being issued with a Fixed Penalty Ticket.
On 11 June PC Hay observed traffic passing Dunbog Primary School, visibility of officer was a deterrent.
On 15 June, PC Hay conducted speed checks near Newburgh Primary School. One driver advised regarding excessive speed.
Update 25 August - PC Hay has requested on-going assistance from Road Policing regarding the speeding problem at Dunbog.

Priority 3 - Dog fouling

Progress update:

Contacted Dog Warden and discussed plans to patrol area.
Distribute letters to dog-owners seeking information and raising awareness that offenders are actively being pursued.
A meeting has been arranged with the heat teacher of Newburgh Primary School to explore possibility of poster competition to advertise dog fouling problem.
On 8 March dog owners were given letters and advised regarding continuing problem. Distribution of letters to be extended.
Pursue liaising with schools regading this issue.
A visit to Newburgh Primary School has been planned to take place week commencing 24 May to discuss a poster competition.
Poster competition organised with Newburgh school pupils. The closing date for school poster competition entries is Monday 21 June.
Winner of poster competition has been decided, posters will be printed in the near future.
Posters being printed and to be displayed in various premises within Newburgh.

Next community meetings

9 September 2010 - Thursday @ 7.00 pm - Tayside Institute, Newburgh

11 November 2010 - Thursday @ 7.00 pm - Victory Hall, Collessie

13 January 2011 - Thursday @ 7.00 pm - Tayside Institute, Newburgh

Email: NorthEastFifeCommunityTeam@fife.pnn.police.uk

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