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Staplehurst Neighbourhood Watch
What are its aims?
- Increase in community spirit
- Crime prevention initiatives
- Support our local neighbourhood police
and...
Members of our group are kept up-to-date by email of events such as
the appearance of rogue traders in our area, local crimes together
with other local issues.
If you are the sort of person who offers to keep an eye on your
neighbours' properties when they are out or away then you are a prime
candidate for joining Neighbourhood Watch.
We meet approximately every 2 months in the MacCabe Centre, Bell
Lane at 5.30 pm. We realise this time does not suit hard-working
commuters and some other workers but it is convenient for members
who spend nearly all day every day in the village.
You can report suspect/Rogue Traders to ... CONSUMER DIRECT SOUTH EAST
on 08454 04 05 06
If you see someone flytipping call CLEAN KENT on 0845 345 0210
If you are having rubbish removed from your property ensure that the removal
service/tradesperson has a waste carrrier licence. Check the validity of that
the Environment Agency or call The Environment Agency on 0870 850 6506
For businesses that have been vetted and approved by Trading Standards
Cold Calling Control Zones
Staplehurst has been designated as such a zone in order to protect residents
and legitimate traders from bogus callers and rogue traders.
Take a few simple steps before letting strangers into your home.
- Lock the back door before aswering the front door. Bogus callers often work
in pairs.
- Ask to see an ID. Check if photo on ID is the person at the door
- Dont let them in without an ID.
- If you are uncertain about a caller ask them to return when you have someone
else with you.
- If a caller says they are from a utility company then use these numbers to check
if they are genuine
South East Water (water only) 0845 850 6060
Southern Water (sewerage) 0845 278 0845
Gas Transco 0845 605 6677
EDF Energy 0845 300 1291
OTHER USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS - the Rogue Trader Hotline - 0845 3450210
David Ralph (Chairman) 01580 891656