A community group is taking steps to eliminate speeding and anti-social behaviour in Roosecote.

After meeting with Cumbria police, Roosecote Community Hub is now planning to launch a community speed watch campaign.

The group’s founder, Paul Griffiths said certain roads in the area have become renowned for speeding.

He said: "The residents highlighted three main areas of concern.

"Leece Lane, Rampside Road by the exits of North and South Row and Rampside Village.

"Rampside have had to buy their own 'slow down' signs, so we hope with police support we can establish a community speed watch group of volunteers and that conversation started last night as we had a police officer join our meeting."

Residents have also reported various sightings of nitrous oxide canisters which have caused concern.

They said youths take the drug around Roose Station, with dog walkers claiming they have also smelled other suspicious substances while walking past.

Concerned by the anti-social behaviour, Paul revealed the station’s management team are hoping to reduce the problem with British Transport Police assistance.

CCTV is being touted as a possibility at the station too.

The group is also looking at helping residents’ mental health in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Paul added: "We have a community mental health worker who is keen to utilise her skills and knowledge to help the community out of lockdown and a key focus is mental health and wellbeing.

"I’m really excited that we have her on the committee as she has a tremendous amount of experience and enthusiasm.

"We also have a goal to establish a dedicated community centre and conversations are ongoing with different venues.

"A community centre is an exciting proposal as it brings so many benefits to the residents, young and old."