Neighbourhood Watch

A Neighbourhood watch system has been in existence in Austrey for almost 20 years but a meeting was called in October 2008 to try to stimulate some more interest and hopefully gain some new members and update our records.

The means of communication is now from a database set up by the North Warwickshire Neighbourhood Watch secretary, enabling people to receive messages by email, or by telephone, on an automated basis. These messages are in co-operation with the Police and are designed to keep members of the public informed of any potential problems that may occur in our area, and ask for any information which will possibly ensure a safer environment for us all.

Most areas of the village have a representative near to them but some areas are a little 'thin' so if anyone living in St Nicholas Close, Glebe Rise, Orchard Close, Kirkland Close, Norton Hill, or Butts Close would consider becoming a member - no charge - just contact either Beryl Grix on 01827 830363 or David Key on 01827 830678.

If you have any information that you think will be useful to the Police you can contact them anonymously with information about crime. For more information visit: www.crimestoppers-uk.org or www.mostwanted.org.uk

Meetings

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Minutes and agenda from recent neighbourhood watch meetings are available here:

and remember.......

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don't leave unattended cars with engines running
don't leave valuables on display in vehicles both at home and in public carparks.
ensure that front doors are locked so that no uninvited guests find their way in!

Area Neighbourhood Watch meetings are listed in the village calendar on the events page.

If a member of public has any information that could be helpful to the police that is not of an emergency, please telephone 02476 483622/23.

Could all Neighbourhood Watch members be sure to update their details for the database and if possible ask for messaging to be sent via email- it would help to reduce the £16,000 telephone bill!!

Could villagers also consider how safely they are parking their vehicles, are they restricting vision of other drivers, or preventing pedestrians/disabled negotiating the pavements.

An Open Day & AGM will be held on 10th September between 10am and 4pm @ Tythe Barn, Polesworth by kind permission of the Polesworth Parish Council.

"Car anti-tamper screws are still available FREE, just complete the application form and contact Tony Hardman whose telephone number is 01827873774"

" if neighbourhood members are NOT receiving messages by email and are able to do so could they forward details to Beryl Grix (01827 830363 or email bbgrix@btinternet.com) this will ensure continuity of messaging and will assist in the savings of a greatly reduced telephone funding budget. The Atherstone Police station is to be closed as a result of huge cutbacks in the policing budget and a new contact office for the general public to seek assistance will be sited in the North Warwichshire Borough Council Office, hours Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00pm."

Thefts in Austrey

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It has been reported to me that a planter containing small tree has been stolen from outside a property in Warton Lane over the 21st/ 22nd February. It will have been too heavy to carry far so a vehicle will have been involved.

If you see anything suspicious report it to police along with the theft as if they don’t hear of this happenings they cannot do anything about it! A similar incident has occurred in Shuttington which had not been reported to the police, so if possible please advise them even if you do not wish to make an insurance claim.

Beryl Grix 3.3.2011

Number Plate Anti-Theft Screws

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With the ever increasing theft of vehicle Number Plates, Warwickshire Police in conjunction with North Warwickshire Neighbourhood Watch are issuing free Anti Tamper screws for you to replace your existing Number Plate screws.

Please click here to download your form.

Austrey Village Website

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