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Paul O'Donnell
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Shane Prescott
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I have served with Greater Manchester Police for over 19 years and currently work as a Neighbourhood Officer covering Leigh Town Centre and the surrounding areas. My role is to work closely with residents, businesses and partner agencies to address local concerns, reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, and improve community safety.

My focus includes tackling anti-social behaviour, drug-related activity, exploitation, homelessness and neighbour disputes, while supporting vulnerable members of the community. I maintain a visible and accessible presence through daily foot patrols across the town centre and residential areas and work with local partners to develop long-term solutions to persistent issues. I also conduct licensing visits to tackle the illegal sale of tobacco, vapes and other age-restricted products.

Residents, businesses and visitors regularly approach me while I am on patrol, at street surgeries and during community engagement events to discuss concerns, share information and raise local issues. I encourage anyone with concerns about their neighbourhood to speak with me so we can work together to make Leigh a safer place to live, work and visit.

I have served with Greater Manchester Police for 3 years and currently work as the neighbourhood officer for Leigh Town Centre. I am committed to supporting the local community by working closely with residents, businesses, and partner agencies to address crime, anti-social behaviour and issues that affect people's day-to-day lives.

A key focus of my role is tackling retail crime, addressing anti-social behaviour, and maintaining a visible presence within the community to help build trust and reassurance. By working alongside local partners, I help identify areas of concern and develop practical, long-term solutions that contribute to making the area safer and more welcoming.

Maintaining strong links with the community is an important aspect of neighbourhood policing. I regularly attend local events and community meetings, where I listen to concerns, offer advice and work with residents and businesses to address matters affecting the area. This engagement helps ensure that local voices are heard and that policing remains focused on the issues that matter most to the community.

Strong partnerships and open communication are essential to effective neighbourhood policing. I welcome the opportunity to speak with residents and businesses about any concerns they may have and am committed to working together to help keep Leigh Town Centre a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

I’ve proudly served with Greater Manchester Police for 20 years and currently work as the Neighbourhood Officer for the Higher Folds and Lilford Park areas of Leigh East Ward.

I’m passionate about supporting our local communities and enjoy working closely with residents, businesses, and partner agencies to help address crime, anti-social behaviour and other issues that affect the area. Building relationships and being visible in the community are important parts of my role, and I believe that by working together we can make a real difference.

My current priorities include tackling retail crime, reducing anti-social behaviour and helping people feel safer and more confident in their neighbourhood. I regularly attend community meetings, local events, and engagement activities, giving residents the opportunity to raise concerns, ask questions and find out more about the work taking place in their area.

If you see me out and about, please feel free to stop and have a chat. I’m always happy to listen, and I value the information and feedback people share. By working together, we can continue to make our communities great places to live, work and visit.

I have been a Police Community Support Officer for almost 20 years and currently work as the dedicated PCSO for Leigh Town Centre and surrounding areas. As part of my role, I work alongside Partner Agencies and Local Businesses in order to address local concerns, reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, and improve community safety.

My main focus is to be a visible presence/deterrent when I am on duty in the Town Centre and pay particular attention to tackling Retail Crime, Anti-Social Behaviour (including any Drug Related Activity and Youth Related ASB), Homelessness and giving attention to Vulnerable members of the community along with being a point of contact for anyone in need.

During my Tours of Duty, I maintain a visible and accessible presence by always being out on foot in the areas around the Town Centre and residential areas and work with local partners to develop long-term solutions to persistent issues.

Whenever I am out on foot patrol, I am regularly approached by the local businesses as well as members of the public who often want to stop and chat. I also hold regular Police Surgeries in the Town Centre where people can come and discuss any issues they have. Hopefully, working with Partners and Members of the Public, we can make Leigh Town Centre a safer place to spend time in.

I have served with Greater Manchester Police for over 10 years and currently work as a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) covering Leigh Town Centre and the surrounding areas. My role involves working closely with residents, local businesses, and partner agencies to address crime, anti-social behaviour and other issues affecting the local community.

My current priorities include tackling retail crime, reducing anti-social behaviour and enhancing community confidence through visible neighbourhood policing. I work collaboratively with partner organisations to identify local concerns, develop effective solutions, and support initiatives that improve the area for those who live, work, and visit here.

Community engagement is an important part of my role. I regularly attend local events, community meetings, and engagement opportunities, providing residents and businesses with the opportunity to raise concerns, discuss local issues and receive advice and support.

I firmly believe that effective neighbourhood policing is built on strong relationships and partnership working. I encourage anyone with concerns or information about issues affecting the area to speak with me at local events or engagement sessions so that we can work together to make a positive difference in our community.

I have served with Greater Manchester Police for 6 years and currently work on the Leigh East Neighbourhood Team. My role involves identifying long-term problem solving and working with partner agencies to address crime, anti-social behaviour and other issues affecting the local community.
My current priorities include tackling the use of off-road bikes and other anti-social behaviour, reducing the supply of controlled drugs to the area, reducing and supporting victims of cuckooing and improving community confidence through visible neighbourhood policing. I work closely with partner organisations to identify and resolve local issues.
I encourage residents to speak with me when they see me in the community or at local meetings and events and share any concerns so we can work together to improve the area.

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    Our key priorities are to make you feel safe within the areas you live by focussing on the following four themes; reducing Burglary, tackling Anti-Social Behaviour, dealing robustly with drug use and supply, and to promote and enforce safety on our roads.

    These priorities will be updated with more specific detail following our Partners and Communities Together Meetings (PACT).

    Issued 12 September 2026

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    Partners and Communities Together meetings (PACT) take place every 3-4 months and will be advertised on Bee in the Loop. These meetings are an opportunity for you to come and meet your local teams and raise any concerns in your neighbourhood.
    You can sign up to Bee in the Loop on the Greater Manchester Police website home page.

    Issued 12 September 2026

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    Tackling ASB and retail crime in the town centre.

    There has been an increase in anti social behaviour in the area, in particular in the cenotaph.

    Issued 10 July 2026

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    Officers to signpost and refer to support services and make use of community protection powers to prevent behaviour and disorder.

    Actioned 12 September 2026

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