The community continues to raise concerns about heavy goods vehicles exceeding the 7.5-tonne weight limit in the Broughton area, particularly along Ermine Street, Appleby Lane, and the High Street. These roads are not suitable for such traffic, and ongoing efforts are in place to address this issue.

This remains a key priority for residents, supported by feedback from local NAT meetings, Humber Talking data, and the Key Individual Network.

Additionally, speed enforcement along the main through roads of Broughton and Scawby remains a focus to help ensure road safety for all.

We appreciate the community’s continued engagement in tackling these concerns, and we encourage anyone with information or observations to get in touch.

Report concerns via 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Thank you for working with us to keep our neighbourhood safe!

Issued 10 February 2026

We continue to address concerns raised by the community regarding heavy goods vehicles exceeding the 7.5-tonne weight limit in Broughton. Targeted weight restriction checks have been carried out across key areas, including Ermine Street, Appleby Lane, and High Street—though enforcement efforts extend throughout the entire weight limit zone.

Enforcement & Driver Education

Drivers found contravening restrictions by using Broughton as a through route have been stopped and issued with Traffic Offence Reports.

Several repeat offenders have been identified, and direct education has been provided to the companies involved to ensure drivers follow their designated routes.

Analysis has identified peak times when violations are more frequent, leading to targeted patrols during those periods for maximum enforcement impact.

Speed Enforcement & Road Safety Measures Speed enforcement remains a priority, with ongoing checks at Ermine Street (Broughton) and West Street (Scawby), alongside locations highlighted by public feedback. Humber Talking data has led to two new speed enforcement zones: Messingham Lane (Scawby) and Townhill (Broughton).

To further strengthen casualty reduction efforts:

We are actively working with Safer Roads Humber to deliver data-driven speed enforcement and education initiatives.

Speed enforcement vans continue to monitor key locations, reinforcing compliance and promoting safer driving.

Our Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) conducts weekly proactive patrols at community hotspots, including High Street, Ermine Street, Appleby Lane, Townhill (Broughton), and Messingham Lane & West Street (Scawby).

Community Collaboration - We value input from local residents, and our approach remains community-led, informed by NAT meetings, Humber Talking feedback, and the Key Individual Network. Working together, we can tackle these issues effectively and ensure safer roads for all.

If you have concerns or wish to report incidents, please contact us via 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us protect our local communities.

Actioned 10 February 2026

Poaching continues to be a priority concern across the rural areas of Brigg ward. Offences such as hare coursing, deer poaching, and illegal lamping cause harm to wildlife, distress to landowners, and damage to farmland. These crimes are often linked to wider antisocial behaviour and organised criminal activity.

Issued 10 February 2026

1. Rural Task Force (RTF) Deployment a. Targeted patrols are being carried out in known poaching hotspots, especially during peak activity times such as evenings and early mornings. b. Officers are equipped with specialist kits to detect and deter illegal lamping and coursing.

2. Country Watch Scheme a. Local farmers and landowners are encouraged to join Country Watch, a community-led initiative that enables direct reporting of suspicious activity. b. This scheme helps build a network of rural vigilance and supports rapid police response.

3. Intelligence-Led Policing a. While cross-border operations are not conducted locally, intelligence sharing with neighbouring forces is ongoing to track known offenders and vehicles. b. This helps build offender profiles and supports proactive policing across the ward.

4. Community Engagement a. Officers are conducting regular visits to farms and rural properties to gather intelligence and offer crime prevention advice. b. The Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) is actively working with residents to identify patterns and respond to concerns.

5. Training and Enforcement a. Officers are receiving updated training on wildlife crime legislation and enforcement procedures. b. Enforcement includes vehicle seizures, arrests, and prosecution of offenders under relevant wildlife protection laws.

6. Public Messaging a. Humberside Police continues to reinforce a clear message: “If you come to our area to illegally poach, we will stop you, inconvenience you, and prosecute you.”

Actioned 10 February 2026