Neighbourhood Watch
Introduction
If you are new to the village, we would like to welcome you, and tell you a little about ourselves. The Neighbourhood Watch group has been active in the village for several years, but membership dropped off and the group was not really working well. As part of our Parish Plan, the group was reformed, and has become more active in the last couple of years.
Though our region does not experience high levels of crime, we feel that fostering good neighbourliness, and keeping an eye on our community is always important, and that is what we try to do.
There is a very loose structure, with no money involved! We meet every 2 months to discuss any problems or issues that have arisen. See calendar for meeting dates. We are very well supported by our local Police Community Support Officer Michelle Haimes, who keeps us informed about what might be a local problem, and helps with Crime Prevention initiatives, and general raising of awareness locally.
We would like to thank South Somerset Homes for their support, and particularly Vicky Saunders, the warden at Buttle Close, who makes us so welcome.
- For more info see http://www.crimereduction.gov.uk/nbhwatch.htm
- Police Phone Numbers :
- Non-urgent incidents : 0845 456 7000
- For emergencies ring : 999 National Neighbourhood and Home Watch Web Site
Primary Contacts
| Name | Telephone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-ordinator | Mary Clarke | 01460 240 363 | mary_mh.clarke@virgin.net |
| Deputy co-ordinator | Mike Stephens | 01460 242 466 | mgst@talktalk.net |
Local Contacts
We try to have a local contact person for each part of the village, and they can help with any immediate problems.
Current Topics
Door to Door Callers - July 2010
Be aware that a group of youths have been reported calling door to door in the Ilminster area recently offering quotations to redecorate homes. The youths have been reported as being approx 16 - 17 years old.
Please can you warn members of your community to say No, take a description of the offenders, note down any vehicle registration numbers if seen and report the incident to the Police immediately. If in doubt, keep them out!
If you have information about any crime, phone the police on 0845 456 7000 or you can call anonymously to the independent charity CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111. For general information about Neighbourhood Watch nationally see the www.mynhw.co.uk website.
June 2010 Lead being Stolen
Our Community Support Officer Charlie Rogers has alerted us to the fact that there has been a spate of thefts of lead from roofs, bay windows etc in South Petherton. I believe the Police Post has also lost some lead. Please be alert, and inform the police of any suspicious activity. Only ring 999 if a crime is in progress,so otherwise ring 0845 456 7000.
There have also been increased numbers of thefts from sheds-garden tools, and equipment, from gardens - planters, furniture etc.
Please keep things locked away when not in use. Watch out for neighbour's properties when they are on holiday.
Enjoy the good weather while it lasts.
Mary
Shed/Property Marking - Saturday 18th April 2009
Please come along to a demonstration about shed safety, and advice on marking possessions so the can be more easily traced should they go missing.
Our PCSO Charlie Rogers will be in attendance at the Village Hall on Saturday 18th April from 10 am to 12noon, with advice and information.
Secure your Oil F358
You are no doubt aware of the escalating costs of oil and as a result there have been a number of reported thefts of heating oil from tanks in domestic properties throughout our policing district.
Could you please ask your members that have oil tanks to check these periodically throughout the summer for theft of oil rather than wait until later in the year when the central heating is switched on. Please also report to the police any suspicious activity regarding sightings of vehicles carrying containers or towing bowsers.
If you require specific security advice please telephone 0845 456 7000 and ask to be put in touch with either your local Beat team or the District Crime Reduction Officer who is based at Wells.
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