COMPLAINTS over young people hiding in bushes at a play park to smoke cannabis and ‘get up to no good’ have been reported to a community safety meeting.

Coun Linda Burgess raised the issue on behalf of residents on Innovation Way at Wilthorpe, which backs on to Harry Road recreation park between Wilthorpe and Gawber.

She told the Chronicle a ‘range of issues’ had been reported to her ward colleague Coun Alice Cave, including claims of a strong smell of cannabis and suggestions of sexual activity among young people.

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