DRUG dealing has reared its ugly head in Whaddon during the summer.

Police cited six suspected incidents of drug dealing in the community in a recently published report, which covers the last three months.

Now residents are being given the chance to say whether it is still a problem at a neighbourhood meeting tomorrow.

Members of the public who took part in a police survey raised the issue, pinpointing Imjin Road as a place where suspicious activity relating to drugs had been spotted.

Although officers did not report any drug crime there, they did report incidents in Wyman's Road, Cromwell Road, Bush Court and Whaddon Road.

PC Simon Silsby, who produced the report, said: "The divisional priority policing team is developing community intelligence in relation to drug offences in the area. Despite there being issues to address it is encouraging to see the majority of people who responded to the survey felt there were no problems in the area and that it was a nice place to live."

The issue of drug dealing is sure to be on the agenda at tomorrow night's meeting, which takes place at the Cornerstone Centre in Severn Road.

Police will report back on what has been done over the past three months to resolve issues raised by the public as a result of a series of street surveys.

Richard Moger, 30, of Clyde Crescent, said: "I am surprised to hear drug dealing has been raised as a problem.

"It's a neighbourhood which has really cleaned up its act in recent years and other than a bit of low-level cannabis, I would not imagine there is any major issue. Nevertheless, it's something which constantly needs keeping on top of. I certainly would not like to think young people in Whaddon were being exposed to drugs on our streets."

Other issues cited in the report include incidents of antisocial behaviour in Cleeveview Road and Salamanca Road, which have become an increasing problem. Since June there have been 12 reported incidents of rowdiness, five reports of excessive noise, and 49 incidents of inconsiderate behaviour.

Other issues brought to the attention of police include flytipping in Whaddon Road, speeding along Prestbury Road and inconsiderate parking in Clyde Crescent.

The meeting takes place from 7pm to 8.30pm. All residents are welcome to attend.