Beverley Rural

Beverley Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team

Sarah Freer

PCSO

Paul Hobman

Sergeant

Lee Legrove

PCSO

Jason Scotter

Police Constable

Matthew Wilson

Inspector

Sophia Wilson

Sergeant

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Speed enforcement in rural villages Issued 05 October 2026	We have completed multiple Speed Enforcement events throughout last year and as a result multiple drivers have been dealt with. This is an ongoing project. Over the coming weeks and months, we will continue to work with Parish Councils and ERYC Traffic Management, with the aim of changing the behaviour of some road users who drive above the speed limit through our villages. Actioned 05 December 2026
School Parking Issues Issued 05 October 2026	Parking on yellow lines / zig-zag markings outside schools is a potentially dangerous practice which also causes congestion. We continue to work in conjunction with Headteachers and their staff, as well as ERYC Road Safety officers to address the issue. Actioned 05 December 2026
Halloween / Mischief / Bonfire Night Issued 05 October 2026	• Halloween, Mischief Night, and Bonfire Night are exciting times of year. However, they can also bring risks, such as: Anti-social behavior, Fire safety dangers Misuse of fireworks • Working with our partners, Local Authorities and Humberside Fire and Rescue Services, together we are here to keep everyone safe. • Attending schools to deliver Halloween, Mischief and Bonfire Night talks. Anti-social behaviour • Egging houses, vandalism, or causing damage is a criminal offence, Op Topaz patrols around the villages at crucial times. • Intimidating behavior can cause fear in vulnerable people issuing leaflets telling trick or treaters that the house is not participating. via My Community Alerts and Facebook posts. • Police can issue warnings, fines, or arrests if required Fire safety • Ensuring illegal bonfires are reported to the Fire brigade and council for removal. • Presentation on the firework code via My Community Alerts and Facebook posts. • It is illegal for under 18s to buy fireworks • Fireworks must not be set off in public places (streets, parks) • Curfew: Fireworks cannot be set off between 11pm and 7am (except on Bonfire Night until midnight) • Police can issue fines of up to £5,000 and seize fireworks Actioned 05 December 2026

Priority

Action taken

Speed enforcement in rural villages

Issued 05 October 2026

We have completed multiple Speed Enforcement events throughout last year and as a result multiple drivers have been dealt with. This is an ongoing project. Over the coming weeks and months, we will continue to work with Parish Councils and ERYC Traffic Management, with the aim of changing the behaviour of some road users who drive above the speed limit through our villages.

Actioned 05 December 2026

School Parking Issues

Issued 05 October 2026

Parking on yellow lines / zig-zag markings outside schools is a potentially dangerous practice which also causes congestion. We continue to work in conjunction with Headteachers and their staff, as well as ERYC Road Safety officers to address the issue.

Actioned 05 December 2026

Halloween / Mischief / Bonfire Night

Issued 05 October 2026

• Halloween, Mischief Night, and Bonfire Night are exciting times of year. However, they can also bring risks, such as:
Anti-social behavior, Fire safety dangers Misuse of fireworks

• Working with our partners, Local Authorities and Humberside Fire and Rescue Services, together we are here to keep everyone safe.

• Attending schools to deliver Halloween, Mischief and Bonfire Night talks.

Anti-social behaviour
• Egging houses, vandalism, or causing damage is a criminal offence, Op Topaz patrols around the villages at crucial times.
• Intimidating behavior can cause fear in vulnerable people issuing leaflets telling trick or treaters that the house is not participating. via My Community Alerts and Facebook posts.

• Police can issue warnings, fines, or arrests if required

Fire safety
• Ensuring illegal bonfires are reported to the Fire brigade and council for removal.
• Presentation on the firework code via My Community Alerts and Facebook posts.
• It is illegal for under 18s to buy fireworks
• Fireworks must not be set off in public places (streets, parks)
• Curfew: Fireworks cannot be set off between 11pm and 7am (except on Bonfire Night until midnight)
• Police can issue fines of up to £5,000 and seize fireworks

Actioned 05 December 2026