Police aim to combat disruption

POLICE are working hard to “minimise disruption” to the community during the Creamfields music festival in Warrington this weekend.
They are working with organisers to ensure things run well. Police and Community Support Officers will be on hand during the weekend to address concerns from residents and deal with any community policing issues arising directly from the event.
Inspector Gary McIntyre (pictured) and Inspector Derek Lockie are responsible for policing in the communities surrounding the site.
Inspector McIntyre said: “Our main priority is to minimise disruption for residents during the two-day event. As with any event of this scale we anticipate some level of disruption – particularly on roads in the local area. But we want to reassure residents that we will be doing all we can to reduce the impact of the event.
“We will take positive action regarding crime and disorder, anti-social behaviour, noise and traffic issues. Measures will be in place to deal with these issues.”
Normal policing will not be affected by the festival. An additional dedicated team of community officers has been drafted in, and extra police officers will work shifts to cover the festival.
Cheshire Police is working closely with event organisers, local authorities, parish councils, local residents and other agencies to ensure it runs safely and smoothly.
A special phone line will be set up for residents with concerns and an Emergency Liaison Team will meet regularly on site to review issues.
The special phone line during the festival is 01244 612639. It will be staffed from Friday August 28 from 6pm to 2am, and from 7am on Saturday August 29 to 7am on Monday August 31. At other times people should ring 0845 458 0000.