RESIDENTS on an Evesham housing estate are joining forces to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Gerry O'Donnell and Cheryl Anderson, who live near Charity Crescent in Evesham, have become concerned about speeding traffic, HGV obstructions and littering over recent months.

"Despite what speeding surveys might indicate, everyone living around here is totally fed up with boy racers, and others, using Charity Crescent as a race track," said Mr O'Donnell.

Reputation

"It is getting to the stage where it is affecting people's lives. This is a nice area and we do not want it getting a reputation as the place where all the speeding cars and litter is. We would certainly like to see a police presence and foot patrols."

Residents met with representatives from the local authorities in August and were advised to conduct a questionnaire in the area. The results showed many people were concerned.

An official neighbourhood group is now being established and campaign issues will include more litter and dog waste bins, speed limit signs and a better relationship with nearby businesses.

"The majority of people have the same concerns that we have voiced but do not know how to do anything about it," said Mrs Anderson.

"I got to a point where I did not know what to do so I went and knock on Gerry's door and we have taken the lead."

County councillor John Smith welcomed the action.

"I am supportive of what the residents are trying to do and I will do all I can to help," he said. "I asked the county council to do some speed checks, although the figures were not that bad."

"Going back seven or eight years the county council did a survey and roadshow in the area and the strong response was against any form of traffic slowing."

The council's highways partnership unit confirmed temporary speed signs were being installed along Charity Crescent this week.

An open meeting for residents is planned for Tuesday, November 25 at 7.15pm in the community room of Charles Close, Sheltered Housing scheme. For further details contact Mr O'Donnell on 01386 442886 or Mrs Anderson on 01386 47202.