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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.
 
 
 
 USEFUL CONTACTS
 
 
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
licence on the Clean Kent Website - www.cleankent.com and follow the link to
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