RESIDENTS’ concerns about police presence and speeding cars have been raised at a council meeting. Tiptree parish councillors discussed the issue of policing in the village and were considering stepping up patrols after being approached by Essex Police with the proposal. However, this would involve the parish council having to stump up for the overtime bill, which raised concerns about double taxation, with villagers having to pay twice for policing, and also about effectiveness. Another issue was speeding, which was reported on by councillor Rhys Smithson, who brought up the incident of a near-miss on West End Road. Councillors then debated about the feasibility of reviving the Speedwatch group, which was disbanded several years ago.