Fly tipping.

Issued 03 February 2026

Our Neighbourhood Task Force Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) have been working with Medway Council’s Street Scene Team to deal with fly‑tipping at Samuel Towers.

The PCSOs visited both tower blocks and spoke with residents about the rubbish being dumped and how this is leading to antisocial behaviour in the area. They also took photos and gathered information during their patrols. All of this has now been passed to Medway Council so they can take the appropriate action.

Actioned 18 March 2026

E-Scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 03 February 2026

Our officers have been working hard to stop people using e‑scooters and e‑bikes in a dangerous or disruptive way. As part of this activity, around 30 vehicles were taken off the streets. Officers also issued several types of enforcement action including a Section 59, TOR and PSPO. A Section 59 warning is given when someone drives in a way that causes alarm, distress, or annoyance, and it means their vehicle can be seized if they do it again. A Traffic Offence Report (TOR) is used when someone breaks road traffic laws and may lead to fines, penalty points, or court action. A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) ticket is given when a person breaks local rules designed to keep public areas safe, such as riding e‑scooters where they are not allowed.

We shared updates about this work on My Community Voice, social media, and internal police channels so the community can see the action we are taking.

Actioned 18 March 2026

Alcohol.

Issued 03 February 2026

We are continuing to enforce the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in Gillingham High Street. A PSPO sets rules for certain areas to help reduce antisocial behaviour and keep public spaces safe. As part of this work, officers are giving out Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices. These are used when someone’s behaviour is causing problems in the community, and they explain what must stop or change.

Officers are also asking known street drinkers to leave the restricted area when they are breaking the PSPO rules. This work is ongoing and aims to make Gillingham High Street a safer place for everyone.

High Street beat officers also attended a recent licensing hearing about a licence appeal for a premises within the PSPO area.

Actioned 18 March 2026