COUNCILLORS have raised concerns about the drop in number of PCSO's patrolling their estate.

At their monthly meeting, members of Caia Park Community Council said they were alarmed that there were just three PCSO's currently covering the entire area of the estate, one of the largest in Wales.

PCSO Jack Seymour explained that a number of PCSO's had moved on with some training to become police constable's and that the force was hoping to recruit and train new PCSO's as soon as possible, and that the current cover was "short term".

The Offa area of Wrexham is also down to just two PCSO's covering the area.

Council chair, Wynnstay Councillor Malcolm King said: "To compare us with other areas around Wrexham is a false comparison because the population is much bigger than anywhere else whether that be Offa, or in other counties places like Ruthin and Mold.

"The work for police it generates is much larger again and it is extremely important to keep the numbers up."

Whitegate Cllr Brian Cameron agreed.

He said: "Three PCSO's is not enough for Caia Park.

"If they work shifts and one has a day off, we are never going to see them."

Queensway Cllr Brian Halley suggested writing to North Wales Police to express concern about the drop in numbers which was unanimously agreed by members.

PCSO Seymour gave members an update on how a number of issues were being tackled on the estate.

He said: "Up in Pentre Gwyn there are a lot of issues with drug dealing but we found a cannabis growth on the back of residents making complaints."

Queensway Cllr Carrie Harper asked whether there had been an increase in members of the public providing information to the police as it was something members had been told people had been reluctant to do.

PCSO Seymour said the recent appeals for information had seen more people come forward and hoped it would continue.