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The
information about Project Rural Matters is at the bottom of the page.
Please see the "Homewatch"
page or the Monthly Update on Tattenhall.
Page
last updated 2nd September 2010
COMMUNICATION UPDATE FROM INSPECTOR PHIL HODGSON
NEWS BULLETIN
Western Rural Round - up -
Week Commencing 6th September 2010
NPT-
Voicemail. 0845-458-6377
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We had a theft of a large
Mobile Catering Trailer from Beeston. The Trailer which has a
picture of a pig and the words ‘Great Bacon Butty’ on the side was
taken and we would like sightings reported to us.
- I gave observations out two
weeks ago for a White Ford Transit index number X 724 PFC. We have
located this vehicle and arrested the two occupants.
- Suspicious men reported to
us this week in Tarvin looking down people’s driveways. No
registration number was taken but the vehicle was a white Ford
Transit van with a bright stripe down the side. The incident
occurred around lunchtime.
- A group of ‘A’ level students who were
celebrating their exam results caused problems in Guilden Sutton.
They took a car driving erratically around the area following a
party and were apprehended by officers. All 5 are now on bail
pending proceedings.
- A couple of shed breaks this week in Mickle
Trafford. A number of Raleigh cycles were taken as well as gardening
equipment.
- Sightings please for a Blue
Ford Transit recovery vehicle index number M653 XFA. I would like
any sightings of this vehicle to us please.
- I gave observations out a couple of weeks ago
regarding some men who were going door to door in Tarvin cold
calling. We have arrested and prosecuted one of these men for theft
of metal from Great Budworth this week.
Regards
Inspector Phil Hodgson
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What
is Project Rural Matters?
Project Rural Matters is
a community safety initiative operating in the rural areas of Chester
District. It aims to involve communities, and in particular
volunteers, in helping to tackle local issues such as antisocial
behaviour, youth nuisance, road safety, crime prevention and other
similar problems which affect peoples' quality
of life.
 Project
Rural Matters operates within the Chester Community Safety
Partnership and includes
Cheshire Constabulary, Cheshire County Council,
Chester City Council, Cheshire Community
Council and Cheshire Fire Brigade in its work.
Why
is Project Rural Matters Important?
In Chester District the perception and fear of crime is high - even
though actual crime figures are low compared to other parts of the North
West and across the Country. There is also real concern about
anti-social behaviour (such as public drunkenness, vandalism and youth
nuisance).
The relative isolation of rural areas
can increase this fear and concern. The changes in police practice
and resources means that the traditional village "bobby" is not a
realistic option today, and communities will continue to be served by
police teams covering a wide area for the foreseeable future. This
means that police officers are more reliant than ever on local
information and local knowledge from the community to enable them to
efficiently cover the wider rural area. It is widely
accepted that community safety is not only the responsibility of the
police but needs the involvement of local people and communities.
Project Rural
Matters, by encouraging community involvement, helps:
- The police to provide greater reassurance
and support to rural communities
- Residents to work with local police.
Homewatch groups and other agencies to help tackle crime and quality
of life issues.
How Can You Get
Involved?
Volunteers can get involved in all sorts of ways. If you are interested
in making a difference in your community and would like to find out more
about Project Rural Matters please contact:
Derek Bowker
Project Rural Matters
Co-ordinator
c/o Cheshire Community Council
96 Lower Bridge Street
Chester CH1 1RU
Tel: 01244 354116
Fax: 01244 401036
Email:
derek.bowker@cheshirecc.org.uk
Registered Charity: 1074676 Company
Number: 3555199 Registered in England and Wales
Registered Office: 96
Lower Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1RU.
A Company Limited by Guarantee.
Some Of The Ways That
Volunteers Can Make A Difference:
1. Project
Rural Matters Vehicle
A high visibility Project Rural
Matters 'people earner' vehicle has been provided to support the day to
day activities of Project Rural Matters offering an additional high
profile presence in the community.
Project Rural Matters Volunteer Drivers
can provide positive community safety messages, advice, information and
leaflets at local events (fetes, summer fairs, community meetings etc.)
and to facilitate youth and other initiatives with a community safety
theme. In addition, the vehicle may be available for other
community transport needs, again using the volunteer drivers.
2. Ward
Co-ordinators and Ward Contacts
Volunteers in the community are
needed to gather information on local community safety issues and
concerns, and pass them onto the Project Rural Matters Steering Group
via the Co-ordinator.
3. Helping to
Spread Community Safety Messages To Your Community and Beyond
Volunteers are always needed to
talk to groups or attend community activities and events.
4. Your Ideas!
We are always looking for ideas
to help spread the word about community safety or to help tackle
community safety issues and concerns. You can help by becoming a
volunteer or contacting the Co-ordinator if you have any ideas.
What Volunteers Can
Expect From Project Rural Matters
All volunteer drivers will be vetted
by the police and should have less than 3 points on their licence.
In addition, all potential volunteer drivers will undergo a driver
assessment course. All other volunteers will be given the
opportunity of attending fire safety and basic first aid courses.
Other training will be available in the future, depending on what
volunteers need to be effective in this important role. Ward
Co-ordinators and Ward Contacts will have regular contact with the
Co-ordinator, peer group support meetings and other training, if
necessary.
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