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Plaistow and Sundridge SNT Newsletter

Burglary

Burglary figures for the month of November , there has been 10 reported burglaries in Pike Close, Sudbury Crescent, College Road, (3) Plaistow Lane, Southover, Leamington Avenue, Avondale Road and Widmore Road  there has been 1 attempted residential and no Shed/Garage burglaries reported.

Always keep your shed and garage locked and tidy away your garden tools as burglars use then to break in through patio doors and windows. Please visit www.metbumblebee.org for more information

Vehicle Crime

In November there was 3 theft of motor vehicle and 3 thefts from motor vehicle. Vehicle crime continues to be one of our top priorities and various operations continued in November across the Borough.

Tips, Shut Windows, Lock Doors - Don’t Leave anything on display - Never Leave the keys in the ignition - Always Keep keys in a safe place - Visit www.secureyourmotor.gov.uk

Useful links www.soldsecure.com , www.thatcham.org , www.immobilise.com

Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner the season of good will - not by all, unfortunately some see it as an opportunity to get free televisions, lap tops, iphones, games consoles and jewelry amongst other things. Not by going to Bromley’s Intu or Bluewater shopping centre, no need to do that there’s plenty of stock in cars and houses on the ward at this time of year and they all come with free wrapping!!

Please be vigilant don’t leave Presents on display for all to see either in your car or around Christmas tree’s. If you leave your cars unattended take your goods out or if you can’t, lock them in the boot of your car until you get home.

10 top tips for securing your home

1)  Mark or etch your property with your postcode, house or flat number or the first three letters of your house name

2) Register items with a serial number at: www.immobilise.com

3)  Do not leave your car keys or ID documents near doors, letterbox or windows

4) Always check who’s at the door and don’t open if you feel anxious

5) Close and lock all your doors and windows, even if you are only going out for a few minutes.

6) Keep your valuables out of sight

7) leave some lights on if it will be dark before you get home

8)  Install a visible burglar alarm

9) Always keep sheds and outbuildings locked

10) Cancel milk or other deliveries if you will be away for days or weeks at a time

ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

In November we did have the usual fireworks related anti-social behaviour but nothing to serious. We have had no other reported Anti-social behaviour on the ward however if you have experienced any please let us know or if you prefer via www.crimestoppers-uk.org or call on 0800555 111 all calls are treated anonymously.

SCAMS

Scams are happening all the time if you want to stay on top of the latest scams visit WWW.met.police.uk/fraudalert which contains current information on different scams targeting consumers. It also provides you with tips on guarding yourself against scams, new scams stories, scam alerts and advice on reporting scams.

I will continue to send out alerts when I receive them

Other News

While on patrol on Sunday 22 November 2105 officers from the team notice a male sitting on a motor scooter on the drive of an address, the male is know to the team. It was noted that the males registration plate was attached to another bike on the drive, officers stopped and conducted checks on the bike. The checks came back that the bike was stolen and as a result a section 32 search of the address was made, although no reference to the bike was found a large amount of cannabis was discovered resulting in 3 arrested for drug and handling stolen goods offences.

Further checks were made by the team and as a direct result a mis-use of drugs warrant was executed on second address on the ward, a male on this occasion was arrested for suspicion of theft of motor vehicle and drug related offences.

On Monday 23 November 2015 Officers from the team were on routine patrol on the ward and discovered a young female living in an abandoned caravan in a car park, the caravan was cold and damp with mould growing on the wall. Clearly the female was extremely vulnerable and in conversation she told officers she was around 3 months pregnant. After she was checked over by paramedics it was decided that she would be taken to Lewisham Hospital for further checks.

The female had been reported missing and in now in the care of Lewisham hospital and social services.

The team wish you all a happy Christmas and a crime free New Year 

Community Meeting

The next Police drop in surgery will be held at the Lavender Cafe, Plaistow Lane on Friday 18th December 2015 at 15:00 - 16:00 hours.

Please come and visit us if you have any concerns you have about the area you live in we’re there to talk to you not just to drink coffee.

www.met.police.uk/saferneighbourhoods

Contact Details

In an Emergency always ring 999

Non-emergency ring 101

www.met.police.uk/crimeprevention for crime prevention advice

E-mail Plaistow.sundridge.snt.@met.police.uk

Council must save another £50 million

Bromley Council Leader Councillor Stephen Carr is asking residents to take part in an online survey.

With £50 million to save over the next four years in addition to the substantial savings of £60 million the council had to make in the past few years, Councillor Carr said: “Your views have helped us make difficult choices over the past years and as your elected councillors it is vital that again we hear from you as we shape the future of our council.”

In an open letter to residents, Councillor Carr explained: “As we make decisions for 2016-17 and beyond, we want to know what you think about how we continue to deliver our Building a Better Bromley priorities against a background of reduced resources.  Reduced resources that we must direct towards those in genuine need, especially as demands on services for the elderly, our looked after children and those with special needs continue to grow.  We must also ensure we fulfil our statutory responsibilities.”

As well as the online survey, there will be an open public meeting which residents are invited to attend as follows:

Daytime meeting: 

11am -12.30pm, Thursday, 26 November – Bromley Civic Centre BR1 3UH

The online survey closes on December 6 and can be found at www.bromley.gov.uk/budgetviews where residents can also find background material such as the Leader’s letter and financial information.  

Other ways residents can give their views is talking to representatives of their residents’ association who have been invited to attend a round-table discussion; emailing the Leader of the Council at leader@bromley.gov.ukand talking to their ward Councillor.

Burnt Ash Drama Association presents Cinderella in December

Burnt Ash Drama Association presents Cinderella from Wednesday 9th December till 12th December at St Andrew's Hall

More details on http://www.burntashdrama.co.uk/

Burnt Ash Library will "soon" have wi-fi

All libraries across the borough will soon be equipped with wi-fi facilities meaning that library users will be able to use the internet more easily.

The news will see four of the busier Neighbourhood libraries, Beckenham, West Wickham Chislehurst and Petts Wood, offering wi-fi for the first time.  In addition, the community libraries in Burnt Ash, Hayes, Shortlands and Southborough will also have wi-fi installed, with the project estimated to be completed by the end of March 2016.

Councillor Peter Morgan, Executive Councillor for Renewal and Recreation welcomed the news and said, “It is now increasingly difficult to imagine a time without the internet and computers and smart phones and tablets are moving this on a stage further.  This necessarily changes library services and what is expected.  We are committed to improving our library services where we can and I am pleased that we have been able to do this and is further evidence of how we are shaping our libraries, keeping libraries highly relevant in this modern age.” 

The wi-fi installation project follows a successful funding application to the Arts Council who announced a £7.1 million fund in the summer to help install wi-fi facilities in libraries across the country as part of the wi-fi in Public Libraries in England project.  The funding is designed to ensure that libraries are fit for purpose now and in the future and to help unlock further opportunities to extend their services, tackling digital exclusion, leading to growth in digital skills and enabling the development of new partnerships that will benefit local residents and citizens.

Bromley Library Service has a growing online presence enabling customers to download eBooks and eMagazines onto their devices for free. The new libraries app gives quick and easy access to library services on-the-go, giving library users the freedom to renew books, find out about library events or search the catalogue from their mobile device. 

Bromley Central, Biggin Hill, Mottingham, Orpington, St Paul’s Cray and Penge libraries already provide free wi-fi and following installation in the other 8 libraries, this very popular facility will be available right across the borough.

Burnt Ash Drama Association

If you missed last night's performance there are two more tonight and Tomorrow

Future events include Cinderella on 10th to 12th December and On The Razzle 

Thursday 7th, Friday 8th & Saturday 9th April 2016

More details at http://www.burntashdrama.co.uk/

Fireworks displays in Bromley

In the run up to Bonfire Night it is important to consider how to stay safe, whilst having fun. The Safer Bromley Partnership suggests that it is always best to attend an organised firework display.If this is not possible the London Fire Brigade has some helpful advice for firework and bonfire safety.

Local events 2015

• Norman Park fireworks and funfair, Friday 30 October
• Beckenham Round Table fireworks and funfair, Saturday 7 November
• Chislehurst Rotary Club firework display, Saturday 7 November
• Crystal Palace Park firework display, Thursday 5 November
• Hayes Schools' family fireworks display, Saturday 7 November
• West Wickham fireworks display, Saturday 7 November