Crime-busting group hopes to expand.A CRIME-FIGHTING group is celebrating its first successful year of operation. The Business Pact A bargain, compact, or agreement. An agreement between two or more nations or states that is similar to, but less complex than, a treaty. PACT, civil law. An agreement made by two or more persons on the same subject in order to form some engagement, or to dissolve or initiative in Bridgend Coordinates: Bridgend (Welsh: Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr) is a town in the traditional county of Glamorgan and the main town in the County Borough of Bridgend in South Wales. It is roughly midway between Cardiff and Swansea. boasts a membership of 41 shops and one pub, mainly in the town centre. Co-ordinator Jenny Meadows Jennifer "Jenny" Meadows (born 17 April, 1981) is a British athlete. Her main event is the 800m, however she previously competed over the 400m. Early Career Meadows was the winner in the English Schools Junior Championships in 800m 1995. said: "The first year of Business Pact in Bridgend has been a great success and we are planning to expand throughout the area. "Negotiations will be taking place soon for the many pubs and clubs in the town to come on board. "This joint partnership will reinforce the commitment to reduce criminal activity, protect staff from physical violence and create a safe place to work, shop and visit. "We hope the coming 12 months will see further expansion throughout the town centre and other retail areas where we can continue to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour." The group's annual report shows that offenders received a range of sentences, including 12 prison sentences, a suspended sus·pend v. sus·pend·ed, sus·pend·ing, sus·pends v.tr. 1. To bar for a period from a privilege, office, or position, usually as a punishment: suspend a student from school. prison sentence and 11 community orders. Seven offenders received fixed penalty notices Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) were introduced in Great Britain in the 1950s to deal with minor parking offences. Originally used by police and traffic wardens, their use has extended to other public officials and authorities, as has the range of offences for which they can be used. , 10 were fined and 22 Asbo referrals were made. Pcso Meadows added: "I would like to thank the Business Pact board of management. Without its support we would not be up and running today." |
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