new version of the Community Safety Plan
This can be downloaded from HERE.
KCC and Kent Police Partnership
PC Marc Pennicott and Kent Community Warden Chris Lomax are part of the Kent
Community Safety Partnership, between Kent Police and Kent County Council. Marc
polices Staplehurst and Marden, Chris works in Staplehurst only.
They can be contacted in
the following ways:
PC Marc Pennicott: mob:
07980770575
e-mail: marc.pennicott@kent.pnn.police.uk
Chris Lomax: mob: 07811271254
e-mail: chris.lomax@kent.gov.uk
You can also contact PCSO
Pete Gardner. Pete supports Marc in
Staplehurst and Marden.
PCSO Pete Gardner: mob: 0777 222 6134
email: peter.gardner@kent.pnn.police.uk.
The partnership was formed to give rural communities the opportunity to work
towards achieving the quality of life everyone expects with the help and support
of Marc, Pete and Chris.
Between them you have the opportunity to voice your concerns about anything
that affects your everyday life in the village.
They will do their very best to achieve positive results. They will both be
very pro-active in the village but can only deal with issues that are brought to
their attention. Any information given will be dealt with confidentially. Their
work is very dependant on this information.
They are also able to give advice on any crime issues, crime prevention,
council matters, anti social behaviour etc. They hold a surgery on the last
Saturday of every month at Staplehurst Library from 10:00 to 12:00.
PLEASE KEEP REPORTING
INCIDENTS TO THE POLICE.
CURRENT ISSUES
One of the major complaints received by us surrounds problems with anti-social
behaviour. At present the main areas relate to Surrenden Playing Field, Pope
Drive and Bower Walk. The complaints include noise, criminal damage and the
illegal use of motor vehicles on footpaths and open spaces. If you have any
information as to the persons responsible for these activities then please
contact us so that the appropriate action can be taken.
We have also received a number of complaints regarding horse riding on footpaths
and on the Surrenden Playing Field. If you are a horse rider then please be
aware that it is an offence to ride on the footpath (other than those designated
for dual use). If you have any information on persons riding horses on the
footpath then please contact us so that we can pass on the appropriate advice.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
We are currently seeking more volunteers to join Neighbourhood Watch. Please
telephone Chris Lomax on 07811 271254 for further details. Country eye is the
rural equivalent of Neighbourhood Watch. If you live in a rural area and use any
of the following – Rural churches, Farms, Golf clubs, Public Houses, River or
Waterside Activities, Wildlife Organisations, Country parks, Stables, Small
Businesses, isolated Dwellings – and are interested in reducing rural crime and
the fear of crime contact either Chris Lomax on 07811 271254 or Lorraine
Hemphrey, NHQ Liaison Officer at Maidstone Police Station 01622 608173.
VEHICLE CRIME
Vehicle crime continues to be a problem because people continue to leave
valuable items on display in their vehicles. There are also occasions when keys
are left in vehicles. A recent poster campaign has helped to reduce this,
however, don’t become complacent and remember don’t forget “lock it or lose it”.
STAPLEHURST SURGERY
The surgery will be held on the last Saturday of every month between 10.00 and
12.00 at the library. it is your opportunity to speak about any concerns or
issues you have as a resident or to get advice about crime prevention. In
attendance will be:
Borough Councillor Richard Lusty (neighbourhood watch co-ordinator)
Rural Community Warden Chris Lomax or PC Marc Pennicott
Members of the Parish Council
Please come along, we can only deal with issues that we are made aware of.
CRIME PREVENTION
1. Do you have a burglar alarm?
2. Do your windows in your house have locks?
3. Is your shed and garage alarmed?
4. Are all valuable items out of sight?
5. Does your car have a suitable alarm or visible deterrent?
6. Is your property inside your house suitable marked?
7. Have you ever heard of RADIUM?
8. Are you a member of neighbourhood watch?
9. Do you know about holiday watch?
If you have answered NO to any of these questions then you need to seriously
think about contacting us so that we can advise you on protecting your property
now.
USEFUL CONTACTS
Organisation Telephone Email/Website
DVLA – untaxed vehicles 08000 325202
www.dvla.gov.uk/public/unlic_veh/report_online_dg.htm
Bogus callers – Trading Standards 01732 525291
Handyvan/Homesafe – crime prevention for the over 65’s 07811271254
Unwanted phone calls/junk mail 0545 070 0707 www.tpsonline.org.uk
British Transport Police 0800 405040
Maidstone Borough Council 01622 602000
Neighbourhood
officers, PC Marc Pennicott and PCSO Pete Gardner are holding police surgeries
at Staplehurst Library on the dates below.
Surgery
Dates & Times
Tuesday 25 March
6pm-8pm
Tuesday 29 April
6pm-8pm
Tuesday 27 May
6pm-8pm
Tuesday 24 June
6pm-8pm
Tuesday 29 July
6pm-8pm
Tuesday 26 August
6pm-8pm
The surgery gives
you a chance to raise any concerns you have about local policing issues.
Officers will see people individually on a first come, first served basis.
If it is not
possible to see everyone during surgery hours, we will take your contact details
and get in touch later. Officers are based at Maidstone Police Station and can
be contacted on 01622 604392.
KENT POLICE - KENT KeyLink
Kent Keylink is a not-for-profit organisation working in
partnership with Kent Police - all proceeds will be made available for rural,
business and residential communities to bid for towards crime prevention
initiatives.
Kent Keylink will ensure registered key-holders are contacted
by Kent Police should anything untoward happen to your property, 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Kent Keylink will also ensure that in the event
of a trades-person needing to attend your property, your preferred trade
services are automatically contacted.
For £20 per year (residential) or £25+VAT
(businesses) you can benefit from:
·
Quick, easy and secure immediate
registration*
·
A link to the Kent Police Data
Command System
·
Your preference of trades service
providers
·
24/7 online update facility to let us
know when your property will be empty
·
Next of kin details for vulnerable
residents
In addition you will receive email crime alerts and
reminders*
Unless you
register, Kent Police will no longer hold any present key holder details.
Visit www.kentkeyline.co.uk for further details
or for a manual registration form call 01622 636326
* Manual registration forms available on request
* Online subscribers only