Yes it’s that time of year again when it starts to get dark earlier and as recommended over the past few years we need to be even more‘security aware’ in NHW, due to the current financial climate. Make sure you have lights coming on and off in your house when it is unoccupied. There seem to be more suspicious people walking and driving through the estate this year “watching” properties.
Don’t let Jack Frost Get One Over on You this Winter Police are reminding drivers not to leave vehicles unattended and unlocked with the engine running during icy conditions. Although it might be tempting to warm up the engine and defrost the windscreen whilst you nip back in doors for a cup of tea or something, this could provide thieves with a golden opportunity to steal personal belongings or even the whole vehicle – “Frostjacking”
Be warned your insurance does not cover you if this is the case.
More about the “all new” Canterbury Community Safety Partnership Website A warning to beware of bogus callers, details of action being taken to tackle fly tipping and information on who to contact about problems in your neighbourhood all feature on a newly launched websitewww.canterburycsp.org.ukset up by the Canterbury Community Safety Partnership. The aim of the new site is to inform the public of the good work that the Partnership is doing to address crime, anti-social behavior and safety in the community. It has a page about the Canterbury CCTV system, another about domestic abuse – which includes a list of useful contact numbers – and a page on Neighbourhood Watch. It is hoped the new site will raise the profile of the Partnership and Canterbury City Council’s CSU. All scheme members with internet access are urged to visit this valuable website on a regular basis for up-dates on a wide range of community safety matters.
Fix My Street Highways Department uses information from the public, regarding position and size of potholes, to assist in prioritization of repairs. Reports can be made direct to the Kent Highways websitewww.kent.gov.uk/khsfaultsor via an independent website www.fixmystreet.comwhich not only collates the information for transfers to KCC but also provides feedback about the impending repair schedule.
Other useful websites:
www.ageconcern.org.uk– Age Concern www.doglost.co.uk– Lost Dog Register
www.gassaferegster.co.uk– Legal gas fitter info www.firekills.gov.uk– Fire Safety site
www.thinkuknow.co.uk– Child Internet safety
www.ceop.gov.uk– Child Exploitation and Online Protection
We in the Neighbourhood Watch wish you a safe and happy autumn/winter, Christmas and New Year.
