PATROLS have been stepped up and parents have been asked to ensure their children are behaving respectfully following "disappointing" vandalism at a town heritage site.

The Leader reported last week on anti-social behaviour and damage at Bailey Hill in Mold.

Town Councillor Andrea Mearns, a member of the Bailey Hill Steering Group, said: "These are very young people and it's just disappointing behaviour, when everything has been so recently modernised.

"This is an asset to the town and it's a pity this small group of young people are not respecting it.

"There has been some damage caused and the summer holidays seem to have exacerbated it.

"The police have been very good; our local PCSOs have been very proactive and I would like thank them. "This is a massively important site which has been the subject of a £1.4m redevelopment.

"A lot of that was fundraised by local people who want to restore Bailey Hill to its former glory, so the importance of the site can't be overstated."

Cllr Mearns added: "The police are asking parents to be mindful about knowing where their children are and what they are doing.

"There are massive numbers of volunteers doing their level best through hours and hours of hard work to make this place pleasant for the public and that is not being respected by everyone."

PCSO Cleo Milburn said: "I am well aware of the ongoing issues at Bailey Hill.

"The neighbourhood policing team has increased patrols in the area and myself and PCSO Freel have identified majority of the youths causing issues and home visits have/are being conducted.

"The kids are fully engaging with us and we have told them about the history of Bailey Hill, which they have been interested in.

"If the anti-social behaviour is to continue and escalate then we would look at yellow cards or possible dispersal orders.

"A lot of money has been invested in the site - we want kids to go up there and play, but for parents to know where their kids are and that they are respecting the area."