A NEW CSO will be patrolling the streets of Birchwood.

Sarah Bradburne, pictured, has been in training for the past five weeks with current CSO Steve Dodd and started full time on Monday.

She says: “I am really looking forward to getting out into my area , meeting people from the community and working in partnership with other agencies to try to make a difference by helping to improve the quality of life for the residents of Birchwood.”