IT seems there may be fewer police in Wellington in future.

Town clerk Greg Dyke reported at the November town council meeting that he had heard that the town would be losing one of its police community service officers. He was still awaiting official confirmation.

He knew local PCSO Pearl Hine was leaving, as she was becoming a full-time officer in Devon and Cornwall Police.

Cllr Andrew Govier said it would be a retrograde step and a shame if the town lost a PCSO. They did excellent work in the area.