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Neighbourhood wardens and community protection officers in Arnold have been granted extra powers by Nottinghamshire's top cop to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Six wardens and two community protection officers are now able to confiscate alcohol from under 18s as well as having greater powers to obtain the names and addresses of suspects, issue fixed-penalty notices for cycling on pavements and penalty notices for the misuse of fireworks.

And team of response officers have also been moved to Jubilee House, in Nottingham Road.

The powers were granted by Craig Guildford, chief constable of Nottinghamshire Police, who said: "I am very pleased to be able to give accreditation to the wardens from Gedling Borough Council today.

"This, and the co-location of our neighbourhood and response teams with Gedling Borough Council, is just another step towards working more closely with our partners across the county - a cornerstone of our local policing approach which came into force earlier this year."

It comes as the force and Gedling Borough Council have come together to establish a partnership hub.

Two contact points have been installed at the Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, where the authority is based, meaning residents can contact the police.

These are in the main reception and on the outside of the building.

(Image: Nottinghamshire Police)

Councillor Dave Ellis, portfolio holder for public protection at Gedling Borough Council, said: "The council and police work together well and have a history of successes in tackling crime and antisocial behaviour in the borough.

"Bringing the response team into the hub and giving our wardens additional powers builds on this track record. Together we are determined to keep our residents safe."

Neighbourhood policing inspector for Gedling, Steven O'Neill, added: "It's great that the wardens have been given new ways to work with us to tackle local issues.

"The neighbourhood policing and council teams have been working together out of the same location for a while now, but it's great to have our response colleagues join us.

"This provides an even better opportunity to deliver local policing that is focused around the issues that affect the residents of Gedling and this will help to create a safer and better place to live, work and visit.”

Similar powers have also been granted to community protection officers in the city and Ashfield, and wardens in Mansfield.

It comes after the Post revealed on Monday that CCTV would go up overseeing a busy Arnold street - after a spate of stabbings in the area.