Residents in Fleet are being asked to share their views on local traffic concerns as Hampshire Constabulary seeks to understand community priorities ahead of the summer season. The force has launched the Let’s Talk community survey to help officers focus their resources on the issues that matter most to local people, including speeding and road safety.
The feedback initiative, promoted by PC Boxall, comes as road safety remains a central concern for the region. Statistics from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight indicate that more than half of those who responded to recent public consultations identified road safety as a top priority. To address these issues, the police successfully trialed a specialist motorcycle unit that caught over 2,200 speeding offences between August 2025 and March 2026. This enforcement measure is now a permanent part of the force’s road safety strategy.
In addition to these enforcement efforts, the community continues to support the Community Speedwatch scheme. This programme, which relies on volunteers to monitor traffic, receives backing from Fleet Town Council, which provided initial funding for the necessary equipment. The scheme is currently looking for new volunteers who can apply by emailing [email protected].
The outreach is part of the broader Local Bobby scheme introduced in 2024 to provide residents with direct access to a named police officer. For those living in Fleet Central, the dedicated neighbourhood officer is PC Terry Read. Residents can reach out to PC Read directly with any specific neighbourhood policing concerns by calling 07392289329.
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