Avon and Somerset Constabulary - Axbridge and Axe Vale beat

Somerset West district > Burnham-on-Sea neighbourhood area > Axbridge and Axe Vale beat

The Axbridge area is a tourist attraction and one of a number of local beauty spots. It is adjacent to Cheddar reservoir which is used for sailing and fishing. The area is popular with walkers and glider flyers on the southern slopes of the Mendips.

The beat takes in the historic town of Axbridge with its medieval streets and square which has been a meeting place for centuries and now has restaurants, shops and pubs serving both local residents and increasing numbers of tourists attracted to the town's history and natural beauty.

The Axe Vale area takes in the rural parishes of Compton Bishop, Weare, Badgworth and Chapel Allerton. The Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty cover the north and Crook Peak gives impressive views over the scenic rural landscape and is very popular with walkers and for outdoor pursuits such as paragliding.

The area is traditionally heavily involved with agriculture, and easy road access has encouraged many new residents and businesses.

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Local Authority

Sedgemoor District Council

Nearest police stations

Cheddar police station (1.9 miles)
Weston-super-Mare police station (8 miles)
Bristol International Airport police station (8.1 miles)

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Agreed 18th March 2010

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Somerset West district and Burnham-on-Sea neighbourhood area news

Traffic now moving but advice is still to avoid the area (M5 junction 25-26)
(Motorway closed after lorry fire)
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Motorway closed after lorry fire (M5 junction 25-26)
A small blue dot ADDED: 2/09/2010 11:13

Arrested man released on bail (Bath)
(Melanie Hall murder investigation - Bath man arrested)
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Horse Watch (Axbridge and Axe Vale)
Horsewatch is a scheme which has been set up to prevent, reduce and detect equine related crime. We are able to offer you the opportunity to have your tack and/or saddles security marked free of charge. This involves stamping your postcode into the leather of the tack/saddle. You can also purchase for a nominal charge of £10 a security chip which can be inserted into your saddle. To join the Horsewatch scheme is free. You will receive regular updates of any equine related crime in your local area. If you wish to join Horsewatch or just have your tack etc marked please contact a member of the team on 0845 4567000 or by email via the links on this page.

Neighbourhood team

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Neighbourhood Team Inspector

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Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant

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Neighbourhood Beat Manager

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Police Community Support Officer

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Neighbourhood watch information

Lindsey Stone
Neighbourhood Watch Administrator

Wanted

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Theft

We are trying to trace a woman who we think may be able to help with our enquiries into a case of theft of cosmetics which occurred at 12 noon on 9 August 2010 at a shop in Cheapside, Taunton.

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Theft

Can you help us identify a woman who we think may be able to help with our enquiries into a case of theft which occurred at 8pm on 22 August 2010 at a shop in Priorswood Road, Taunton?