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Friday, 18 March 2011
Thursday, 17 March 2011
SpeedAware Initiative
Recently received if anyone would like to pursue the idea.
Dear Neighbourhood Watch Team,
I would like to tell you about our recently re-launched SpeedAware initiative Some of you may already be familiar with the scheme and may have used it in the past. SpeedAware was originally created in 2006 by the Road Safety Unit to provide a proactive response at locations where there was a speeding concern. Previously the scheme was only available on request to MP's, County Councillors and Parish Councils. However the scheme has evolved over the years and is now available for Neighbourhood Watch organisations to participate in.
SpeedAware utilises a mobile flashing sign called a Smiley SID, temporary fixed flashing signs, anti speeding posters and wheelie bin stickers. There are currently two options for accessing the scheme;
Dear Neighbourhood Watch Team,
I would like to tell you about our recently re-launched SpeedAware initiative Some of you may already be familiar with the scheme and may have used it in the past. SpeedAware was originally created in 2006 by the Road Safety Unit to provide a proactive response at locations where there was a speeding concern. Previously the scheme was only available on request to MP's, County Councillors and Parish Councils. However the scheme has evolved over the years and is now available for Neighbourhood Watch organisations to participate in.
SpeedAware utilises a mobile flashing sign called a Smiley SID, temporary fixed flashing signs, anti speeding posters and wheelie bin stickers. There are currently two options for accessing the scheme;
| Community SpeedAware – FREE, requires local volunteers Ideal for small groups such as Neighbourhood Watch Group/organisations/Council
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Latest Newsletters
Southam have exceeded expectations and delivered a Newsletter ahead of time
SOUTHAM
At 01.30pm on Friday 25 February, a male was disturbed attempting to break into a house in Avon Dassett, Incident number 267 of 25 February refers.
At 19:49 hrs on Friday 4 March, two black males and white male entered the Co-op Store in Fenny Compton. They threatened staff and made off with a large quantity of cash. If you where in the area at the time and saw anything unusual please contact Southam police quoting incident 333 of 4 March refers.
THIEVES TARGET CHARITY BAGS COLLECTION
Police are advising residents wishing to make charitable donations to take them to a local charity shop.
Have you had your shed or garage broken into and not reported it to the Police? Southam Police Officers have recovered several stolen items and would like to re-united them with their owners.
WELLESBOURNE
Between 17.00 on Wednesday 16th February 2011 and 08.00 on Thursday 17th February 2011 unknown offender/s have stolen a mini digger from Burton Dassett Country Park, Leamington Spa.
Incident Ref: WK-20110217-0084 Crime Ref: S/11/1826.
Between 17.30 on Saturday 19th February 2011 and 10.45 on Sunday 20th February 2011 unknown offender/s have stolen number plates from a vehicle parked in Church Lane, Lighthorne.
Incident Ref: WK-20110220-0126 Crime Ref: S/11/1978.
Between Tuesday 8th February 2011 and Monday 14th February 2011 there have been a number of reported incidents of damage to telegraph pole wires, telephone and underground internet cables in the Burton Dassett and Warmington area.
Incident Refs: WK-20110214-0097 / 20110209-0029 / 20110209-0249 / 20110209-0239
Crime Refs: S/11/1707 / S/11/1456
Warwickshire Police is advising members of the public to check their shed security following an increase in reported break ins.
SOUTHAM
At 01.30pm on Friday 25 February, a male was disturbed attempting to break into a house in Avon Dassett, Incident number 267 of 25 February refers.
At 19:49 hrs on Friday 4 March, two black males and white male entered the Co-op Store in Fenny Compton. They threatened staff and made off with a large quantity of cash. If you where in the area at the time and saw anything unusual please contact Southam police quoting incident 333 of 4 March refers.
THIEVES TARGET CHARITY BAGS COLLECTION
Police are advising residents wishing to make charitable donations to take them to a local charity shop.
Have you had your shed or garage broken into and not reported it to the Police? Southam Police Officers have recovered several stolen items and would like to re-united them with their owners.
WELLESBOURNE
Between 17.00 on Wednesday 16th February 2011 and 08.00 on Thursday 17th February 2011 unknown offender/s have stolen a mini digger from Burton Dassett Country Park, Leamington Spa.
Incident Ref: WK-20110217-0084 Crime Ref: S/11/1826.
Between 17.30 on Saturday 19th February 2011 and 10.45 on Sunday 20th February 2011 unknown offender/s have stolen number plates from a vehicle parked in Church Lane, Lighthorne.
Incident Ref: WK-20110220-0126 Crime Ref: S/11/1978.
Between Tuesday 8th February 2011 and Monday 14th February 2011 there have been a number of reported incidents of damage to telegraph pole wires, telephone and underground internet cables in the Burton Dassett and Warmington area.
Incident Refs: WK-20110214-0097 / 20110209-0029 / 20110209-0249 / 20110209-0239
Crime Refs: S/11/1707 / S/11/1456
Warwickshire Police is advising members of the public to check their shed security following an increase in reported break ins.
Trading Standards Update
17/03/2011 Call Blocker
Some Warwickshire residents have reported receiving cold calls from companies selling call blocker devices! Residents reported receiving silent calls prior to the approach, which may or may not be related.
This is our advice: before embarking on any of these products it is always worth shopping around first and checking to see if your telephone provider (BT or other) can provide similar services as part of the overall service you already pay for.
We would also advise consumers to register with the Telephone Preference Service. This is a free service: www.tpsoline.org.uk
TPS can reduce the number of unwanted sales calls you receive.
Warwickshire Trading Standards Service also has details of other ways in which you can reduce unwanted/silent calls, visit:
www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
17/03/2011 Lillington Tarmac/Paving Gang
Local residents are warned that rogue traders have been operating door to door in the Lillington area offering block paving work. It is possible that they are using false names and addresses. Residents are urged not to agree to work from the first person who comes to your door, but rather to shop around, consider local traders and where possible go on recommendation.
For more advice, visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/doorstep
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Simon Cripwell
Senior Information Officer
Trading Standards Service
Environment and Economy Directorate
Warwickshire County Council
tel. 01926 414039
mob. 07771 975570
email. simoncripwell@warwickshire.gov.uk
web. www.warwickshire.gov.uk
My normal working days are Monday to Thursday
Some Warwickshire residents have reported receiving cold calls from companies selling call blocker devices! Residents reported receiving silent calls prior to the approach, which may or may not be related.
This is our advice: before embarking on any of these products it is always worth shopping around first and checking to see if your telephone provider (BT or other) can provide similar services as part of the overall service you already pay for.
We would also advise consumers to register with the Telephone Preference Service. This is a free service: www.tpsoline.org.uk
TPS can reduce the number of unwanted sales calls you receive.
Warwickshire Trading Standards Service also has details of other ways in which you can reduce unwanted/silent calls, visit:
www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
17/03/2011 Lillington Tarmac/Paving Gang
Local residents are warned that rogue traders have been operating door to door in the Lillington area offering block paving work. It is possible that they are using false names and addresses. Residents are urged not to agree to work from the first person who comes to your door, but rather to shop around, consider local traders and where possible go on recommendation.
For more advice, visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/doorstep
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Senior Information Officer
Trading Standards Service
Environment and Economy Directorate
Warwickshire County Council
tel. 01926 414039
mob. 07771 975570
email. simoncripwell@warwickshire.gov.uk
web. www.warwickshire.gov.uk
My normal working days are Monday to Thursday
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Theft of scaffolding in Farnborough
Received from the householder via local coordinator
I have been advised by one of our Neighbourhood Watch team (Mark Harrison) that I should notify you (Southam SNT) of a theft from my property that took place in the early hours of Monday (07 March) morning.
I have had scaffold poles, fittings and timber boards stolen from my property, the boards were stacked on the drive (6 No.) but the poles (circa 20 No, of various lengths) and fittings were behind a locked gate. I believe they were stolen in the early hours and did in fact wake at 3 am as I had heard a vehicle, it was pulling off so I didn’t get out of bed to investigate.
The materials are owned by my builder and I have notified him accordingly.
I have been advised by one of our Neighbourhood Watch team (Mark Harrison) that I should notify you (Southam SNT) of a theft from my property that took place in the early hours of Monday (07 March) morning.
I have had scaffold poles, fittings and timber boards stolen from my property, the boards were stacked on the drive (6 No.) but the poles (circa 20 No, of various lengths) and fittings were behind a locked gate. I believe they were stolen in the early hours and did in fact wake at 3 am as I had heard a vehicle, it was pulling off so I didn’t get out of bed to investigate.
The materials are owned by my builder and I have notified him accordingly.
Monday, 7 March 2011
Saturday, 5 March 2011
Lead Theft in the Village - Please be vigilant
100m of lead was stolen from the back of the Dassett School in the early hours of Thurs morning.
The Church is another likely target for lead thieves. Would those in the vicinity of either of these buildings please be particularly aware of any suspicious activity and dial 999 if they see a theft in progress.
The Church is another likely target for lead thieves. Would those in the vicinity of either of these buildings please be particularly aware of any suspicious activity and dial 999 if they see a theft in progress.
Incidents in Harbury and Napton on the Hill
NHW SA Incidents in Harbury and Napton on the Hill INC 51 of 2 March
Please be aware of the following incidents which have occurred in your area over recent days.
At 7pm on 2 March two males called at the address of an elderly person in Leycester Close, Harbury and stated that the utility meters needed reading.
One male asked the resident to turn on the cooker and fill up the kettle whilst the second male entered the property, searched a bedroom and stole quantities of cash from three purses.
The first offender is described as white and in his 50s. he had a thin build and a pointy nose. he wore a dark blue cap and a navy blue top.
The second offender was also white and similar in age. He wore a grey jacket and had light brown hair.
At around 2pm on 28 February offenders stole a Toyota Amazon, with keys, from a farm premises in Chesterton Road, Harbury. The vehicle was found abandoned in a layby on Chesterton Road a little while later.
A witness saw 2 males get out of the vehicle and walk off. One is described as white, in his 40s with a stocky build. He was clean shaven with short grey hair. The second male is described as white, in his early 30s with short dark hair and was wearing a blue donkey jacket.
During the night of 1 into 2 March offenders entered an industrial building at a rural premises in Brickyard Road, Napton on the Hill and stole several items.
If you have information that you believe may be connected to any of these incidents please contact Southam Police quoting incident number 51 of 2 March.
Please also alert elderly neighbours and advise them not to allow anyone they do not know or are not expecting into their homes even if the caller states that it is an emergency. None of the legitimate utility companied would every approach them in this way. Thankyou.
Julie Dale
Watch Co-ordinator
Community Protection
Please be aware of the following incidents which have occurred in your area over recent days.
At 7pm on 2 March two males called at the address of an elderly person in Leycester Close, Harbury and stated that the utility meters needed reading.
One male asked the resident to turn on the cooker and fill up the kettle whilst the second male entered the property, searched a bedroom and stole quantities of cash from three purses.
The first offender is described as white and in his 50s. he had a thin build and a pointy nose. he wore a dark blue cap and a navy blue top.
The second offender was also white and similar in age. He wore a grey jacket and had light brown hair.
At around 2pm on 28 February offenders stole a Toyota Amazon, with keys, from a farm premises in Chesterton Road, Harbury. The vehicle was found abandoned in a layby on Chesterton Road a little while later.
A witness saw 2 males get out of the vehicle and walk off. One is described as white, in his 40s with a stocky build. He was clean shaven with short grey hair. The second male is described as white, in his early 30s with short dark hair and was wearing a blue donkey jacket.
During the night of 1 into 2 March offenders entered an industrial building at a rural premises in Brickyard Road, Napton on the Hill and stole several items.
If you have information that you believe may be connected to any of these incidents please contact Southam Police quoting incident number 51 of 2 March.
Please also alert elderly neighbours and advise them not to allow anyone they do not know or are not expecting into their homes even if the caller states that it is an emergency. None of the legitimate utility companied would every approach them in this way. Thankyou.
Julie Dale
Watch Co-ordinator
Community Protection
More Scams to watch out for
03/03/2011
£1.00 Pipe InsuranceWarwickshire Trading Standards Service has been alerted to unsolicited phone calls and doorstep calls from a business (as yet unknown) offering to insure internal pipes for £1.00 per year. The business has no links with the water supplier Severn Trent Water who have confirmed they do not insure internal water pipes. The callers request bank details and in some cases they were provided with them. Warwickshire Trading Standards Service strongly urges consumers not to divulge personal or financial information to unknown callers on the doorstep or over the phone.
'Free' Alarms OfferWarwickshire Trading Standards has again received complaints from consumers who have been receiving calls from an unknown business offering 'free' alarms. The callers offer to fit the alarms within 15 minutes of arrival and may be using scare stories concerning burglary rates etc. In most cases offers of a 'free' alarm are accompanied by charges for installation and monitoring. Alarms are sometimes fitted quickly so that the consumer does not have time to consider the offer properly and cancel (as is their right in law if a contract is signed at their home - they have 7 days in which to cancel).
The business appears also to be contacting people who are on the telephone preference service and in some cases when the phone is answered the recipient may get a dead line or a recorded message. It is possible that the calls are being made from a call centre outside the UK.
£1.00 Pipe InsuranceWarwickshire Trading Standards Service has been alerted to unsolicited phone calls and doorstep calls from a business (as yet unknown) offering to insure internal pipes for £1.00 per year. The business has no links with the water supplier Severn Trent Water who have confirmed they do not insure internal water pipes. The callers request bank details and in some cases they were provided with them. Warwickshire Trading Standards Service strongly urges consumers not to divulge personal or financial information to unknown callers on the doorstep or over the phone.
'Free' Alarms OfferWarwickshire Trading Standards has again received complaints from consumers who have been receiving calls from an unknown business offering 'free' alarms. The callers offer to fit the alarms within 15 minutes of arrival and may be using scare stories concerning burglary rates etc. In most cases offers of a 'free' alarm are accompanied by charges for installation and monitoring. Alarms are sometimes fitted quickly so that the consumer does not have time to consider the offer properly and cancel (as is their right in law if a contract is signed at their home - they have 7 days in which to cancel).
The business appears also to be contacting people who are on the telephone preference service and in some cases when the phone is answered the recipient may get a dead line or a recorded message. It is possible that the calls are being made from a call centre outside the UK.
For further information, visit our website www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
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Simon Cripwell
Senior Information Officer
Trading Standards Service
Environment and Economy Directorate
Warwickshire County Council
tel. 01926 414039
mob. 07771 975570
email. simoncripwell@warwickshire.gov.uk
web. http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/
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* Please feel free to cascade this information to whom ever you feel appropriate (including using the information in your newsletters/websites etc.). Please ignore the Restricted Notice on the bottom of this page - this is automatically generated but is not meant to apply to the information in this email.
* The email alert system is designed to work as a two way communications system. Therefore, if you have any information you wish to provide to Warwickshire Trading Standards Service, either for our information, or to appear in future email alerts, please email me.
* To add, amend or remove your details from this email circulation list, again, please email me.
Simon Cripwell
Senior Information Officer
Trading Standards Service
Environment and Economy Directorate
Warwickshire County Council
tel. 01926 414039
mob. 07771 975570
email. simoncripwell@warwickshire.gov.uk
web. http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/
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