News and Events
Crime Article
Date added: August 2009
According to a report in a national newspaper a government consultation
paper recommends that people should have a say in selecting judges
and how local crimes are prosecuted. This could lead to prosecutions
that now never come to trial.
The idea is to be tested in 30 areas before being introduced nationally
by 2010/11.
Nottingham has been selected as one of the 30.
Beware of thieves stealing chimney and large flower pots that adorn
gardens. With a value often in excess of £60 each they are
an easy target for criminals. Two were stolen from a front garden
on Holme Rd. West Bridgford, recently.
Eight burglaries in Lady Bay in one month is excessive. Two were
at properties just two doors apart in broad daylight. Elsewhere
bikes are being left lying about in gardens and mysteriously go
missing. Again easy targets for thieves who simply ride off on them.
ID cards have arrived at a price. I heard two prices mentioned
on the launch day- £30 and £60. Either way I can’t
imagine a rush to own one.
A teenage criminal refused to wear a Community Payback jacket on
the grounds that it would lead to “humiliation and embarrassment”
( I thought that was the idea). A judge upheld his refusal. but
he must wear the jacket for the rest of his sentence.
First it was sheep and now there’s a new animal recommended
to keeping your lawn in trim. The Antipodean marsupial, Wallaby.
No doubt pet shops are stocking up and preparing for a rush on notices
bearing the legend, “Beware Of The Wallaby”. That should
scare off intruders.
What could prove to be a very effective way of getting householders
to “lock it or loose it”, is being tried out in parts
of Northamptonshire. Police Community Support Officers are touring
housing estates with loud hailers warning residents to check their
security after a spate of burglaries. Cheaper than hiring Britain’s
loudest actor, Brian Blessed, I suppose.
If you want to help reduce crime in Rushcliffe just follow the
security tips on your Two Steps Ahead card.
Don Read
Locating Tradespeople
Date added: August 2009
Sometimes it can be difficult to find good tradespeople. Now there's
a site that allows you to do just that. At www.ratedpeople.com
you will be able to post your job for free and three tradesman
will provide a quote for the work. Each tradesman will come recommended
by previous customers so you can read their ratings and make the
right choice.
Smart Water Update
Date added: August 2009
This can be purchased from the Police for a special one off price
of £18 and is registered for life.
If you get it from Smartwater it cost about £80 and has to
be registered
each year for £54.00
To obtain some please contact Wendy Morris on 01509 820546 or John
Lennard on 07982 130405 or via email on John.lennard@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
Policing Pledge Launched
Date added: December 2008
The Policing Pledge, which rolled out in December last year, and
to which all 43 police forces have committed, gives residents an
unprecedented say in how their communities are policed. It allows
them to hold their local police to account to ensure they receive
the level of service they expect. It is designed to bring confidence
to communities in their local force, by providing the same level
of police service throughout the country, while also prioritising
areas local residents consider to be most important.
Wherever you live, you can get the following information by searching
for your neighbourhood policing team:
- Contact details of your Neighbourhood Policing Team
- Details of your next Neighbourhood Policing meeting
- Your neighbourhood priorities
- Action being taken by the police and follow-up to problems raised
by the community
- Crime information and crime maps
- How to get involved and help make your community safer
So how can you find your neighbourhood policing team? Go to Find
My NH Policing Team and type in your Post Code.
Or for more info go to the national
website or go to the Nottinghamshire
Police website
If you have a mobile phone you can text PLEDGE and your postcode
to 66101 and the contact details will be sent to your phone. If
you do not have access to the internet or a mobile phone you can
see the necessary information at your local Police Station or in
your local library.
Community Spirit Fair - 2 Steps Ahead Re-launch
Date added: 23 Aug 2008
 The
2 Steps Ahead initiative, devised by Don Read of Lady Bay, was officially
re-launched at this event, which took place on Saturday 16th August
and was organised by Lutterell, Rugby, Boxley Community Centres
- with help from local PCSO Sandy.
Pictured is the WB NH Watch stand with Don Read and fellow NH co-ordinator
Ian Sadler of Dunster Raod.
NOTTS WATCH
Date added: 29 Mar 2008
Notts Watch held its AGM today which covered the election of new
officers, discussion of the new Service Level agreeemnt by the Deputy
Cheif Constable Susannah Fish, the way forward for the ID Card machine
now that a central number has been agreed by Notts County Council.
There was also a guest speaker from the Notts Police Authority.
The next AGM was set for Sat 28th March 2009.
FREE TRAINING
Date added: 11 Oct 2007
NHW courses are now available to any co-ordinator or person living
within a known scheme within Nottinghamshire. These have been organised
by the Nottswatch organisation and are provided FREE of charge.
Contact Rachael Green at nhwproject1@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
for more details and an application form.
Course Dates:
19th Jan - 1 day
20th Jan - 1 day
22nd & 23rd Jan - 2 half days
RUNWAY AGM
Date added: 20 March 2006
The RUNWAY AGM was held
on the 19th March where a number of Achievement Awards were presented.
More news to follow soon......
RUNWAY FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
Date added: 1 Feb 2007
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SMART WATER INITIATIVE
Date added: 30 Jan 2007
 Local
Area Commander, Inspector Norman England says,” The recent
'Smartwater' campaign on certain beats has seen a 78% reduction
in burglaries over the festive period. In conjunction with Rushcliffe
CDRP we will be making 'Smartwater' and the free home security checks
available across the whole of the area, starting with Edwalton and
Gamston”.
There are two key products in the Smartwater range: -
SmartWater Tracer uniquely codes your property,
whilst being virtually invisible to the naked eye, glows under UV
light and is practically impossible to remove. Tracer is also used
in the Home Coding System so that you can use it safely on jewellery
and other sentimental items. Available to NHW members for £15.
Contact Wendy Morris on 01509 820546 or John Lennard on 07982 130405.
SmartWater Instant has been designed to protect
outdoor equipment and motor vehicles. Each bottle of SmartWater
solution contains a unique forensic code, which is assigned to a
household or vehicle. An additional feature of SmartWater Instant
is the inclusion of tiny micro-dot particles which enable Police
to quickly identify the true owner of the property.
IMMOBILISE INITIATIVE
Date added: 3 Dec 2006
Immobilise is a FREE
to use property registration scheme. Click here to link to the site.
Click on this
link to read more about it.
RUNWAY OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
Date added: 20 Oct 2006
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NOTTSWATCH Open Meeting
Date added: 18 Oct 2006
The date of the next open meeting will be Sat 28th Oct from 2-30
pm at Police HQ, Sherwood Lodge.
Rushcliffe crime information
Date added: Oct 2006
Crime data for Rushcliffe North and Rushcliffe
South can now be viewed on a week by week basis via the Rushcliffe
Community Watch website. To access the data, go to
http://www.rushcliffecommunitywatch.co.uk/
and click on ‘Rushcliffe Crime Information'. This shows the
offence, location, modus operandi and other information. We're grateful
to everyone concerned in making this information available.
RUNWAY MAY NEWSLETTER
Date added: 20 May2006
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NOTTSWATCH AGM
Date added: 27 March 2006
NOTTSWATCH, the newly launched association
covering the whole of Nottinghamshire, held it's 1st AGM at Sherwood
Lodge on the 25th March. Chris Robertson was elected by the Nott'mshire
area reps as Chairman. The two representatives for Rushcliffe were
Angelo Squitieri and John Lennard.
Pictured from left to right are John Lennard, Chris Robertson (Chairman)
and Angelo Squitieri.
RUNWAY AGM
Date added: 22 March 2006
The RUNWAY AGM was held
on the 20th March where new officers were elected and area representatives
selected. Welcoming the group was Mayor of Rushcliffe, Cllr Maureen
Stockwood. Chief Supt Pete Moyes, guest speaker, updated the group
on all the current policing matters, including the proposed merger
with other forces.
The newly elected officers include :
Angelo Squitieri as Chariman, Chris Robertson as Vice Chairman,
Jenny De Villiars as Secretary and John Lennard as Treasurer.
Elected Area Representatives include
: Maria Wake for Bingham, Chrsitine Jeffreys for Cotgrave, Jenny
De Villiars for East Leak, Bill Donaldson for Keyworth, Jean Greenwood
for Ruddinton, Alf Peters for Radcliffe on Trent, Don Read, Chris
Robertson and John Lennard for West Bridgford.
RUNWAY FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
Date added: 3 March 2006
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