TWO NEW Community Beat Managers have taken to the streets in Rossendale.

PC Diane Lincoln will cover the Whitworth area taking over from former beat manager Gareth Robinson who has moved on to other duties and PC Steve Ibbotson will take on the new beat area of Greensclough.

PC Lincoln and PC Ibbotson joined Lancashire Police in November 2001. Both officers have spent the majority of their service to date policing the Valley.

They join eight other Rossendale Community Beat Managers, whose job it is to work with local communities to help tackle local crime and disorder problems.

Welcoming them to the Community Policing Team, Bacup Sergeant Danny Trelawny said: "I am delighted to welcome PC Lincoln and PC Ibbotson to the community policing team.

"I know that both officers are eager to get out and about in their respective areas and make a real difference to the people living and working on their beat."

Anyone who wants to speak to PC Diane Lincoln can contact her on voicemail 01282 472970, or on 07984 316823 while she is on duty.

PC Steve Ibbotson can be contacted on voicemail 01282 472951, or on 07903 979036 while he is on duty.

Residents can also see their local officer at surgeries that are set to be organised for people living in the areas.