Councillors are hoping they will be able to get a grip on anti-social behaviour that has been plaguing the town.

At a Wigton Town council meeting, it was discussed how they hope to tackle the issue.

For years the town has been plagued with anti-social driving and now it has been noticed that there is an increase in anti-social behaviour.

In the meeting, they discussed how there are key areas in the town that needs looking at. 

One town councillor Sandra Hodson is calling for more to be done to help young people she said: "It's an age-old problem in the town, it's a continuous circle. We have a few quiet months then it flares up again.

"We've had no youth club for 18 months, Why can't we open up the old bus station and they can meet in there, the police can pop in and meet them."

After pleading with the police, Wigton will now have dedicated officers in the town to help stop would-be criminals in their tracks.

At the time Inspector Steven Waddell said: "Having the extra officers in the area will mean they are able to target certain issues such as drugs and anti-social driving.

"The town council have pushed to have this extra support and it has worked in other areas in the county."

When these officers were introduced Police and Crime Commissioner Peter McCall said: "We all know that communities across the county want to see police they're reassured by that but there is the reality that we need the police in the community to know what is going on and to get to know the people and to deal with crime preferably before it starts.

"Particularly with young people, to get them on the right tracks before they do get into trouble."

However, many people have complained that they see the van but never see the officers walking round the town and showing a presence.

The councillor said: "The most vulnerable are 14-18 and that's the age we need to looks at we need to catch them while they're young and before they get on the wrong track."

She also explained how the town has a lot more than most areas to offer including groups they could join she said: "Why can't they come to us and tell us what?

"But, parents need to start to take responsibility, parenting is not a part-time job. These children need to learn the basics. If parents aren't going to take responsibility we should look at taking further action whether it is a fine or even court action.

"We can't keep blaming the Councils and the government for the children's behaviour.

"The problem starts at home and parents need to take action.

"We have fantastic groups and more things planned we just need them to come to us and tell us."