Working to make Martham a greener, safer and more attractive village for all
The following has been received at the Parish Council office;
BA/2015/0412/HOUSEH
31 Riverside, Martham, Norfolk, NR29 4RG.
Repair/replace existing boat dyke piling with sweet chestnut poles as per BA recommended solution and replace soil washed away over the years back to the height of my neighbours plot which is approximately 12″ higher than mine.
The festive period was busy but there were very few incidents of disorder and when they did occur they were isolated and dealt with swiftly reducing the impact on the wider community.
Police are once again reminding all residents of the importance of crime prevention and to use the ‘close it, lock it, check it’ system for home security, double checking that windows and doors are properly secured to help prevent burglary.
Christmas presents such as new electricals, jewellery and cash are attractive pickings for burglars and a large proportion of burglaries continue to be committed by offenders walking into unlocked houses or climbing through open windows.
Witnesses sought following Yarmouth attempted robbery
Detectives are investigating after an incident of attempted robbery in Great Yarmouth.
It happened around 2am on Wednesday 23 December 2015, when a man has walked into a shop on St Peter’s Road and has demanded cash and threatened the shop owner with what is thought to be a kitchen knife.
Nothing was stolen and no one was injured as a result of the incident.
The male is described as being white, 5 foot 6 inches tall, between 25-30years old, of a medium build and was wearing a dark coloured jacket, blue jeans, trainers, a red Christmas hat and white beard.
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or anyone with information should contact Det Sergeant Graeme Talbot at Great Yarmouth CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The Parish Council are looking to get some maintenance work done on the wooden benches on the Village Green. If you know anyone who would be prepared to quote for this please can you ask them to contact the Parish Clerk on 01493 749938.
Make your New Year’s resolution to fight crime in your community by volunteering for Crimestoppers in Norfolk
Norfolk Crimestoppers is calling for volunteers to help keep the county safe.
The charity currently has a network of over 600 people across the UK who work on a voluntary basis.
With experience in everything from campaigning to marketing, business networking and fundraising, they’re considered an integral part of Crimestoppers.
Now the charity is looking to reinvigorate its efforts in Norfolk by enlisting the help of more volunteers – including a chairperson to head up the committee in the county.
Antonia Litten Regional Manager for Crimestoppers said: “Crime affects everybody and this is a fantastic opportunity for the public to use their skills and experience to make a difference in Norfolk.
“Crimestoppers really does make a difference in the county and I’d like to continue that success with a team of volunteers here.”
Norfolk’s Police & Crime Commissioner Stephen Bett added: “By volunteering for Crimestoppers you can help empower the public to give information on crime and help keep their community safe.
“I’m sure there are plenty of people in Norfolk who are keen to get involved and with their help we can make the county an even safer place to live.”
Crimestoppers is an independent crime-fighting charity, separate form government and the police, which allows the public to give information about crime anonymously and securely through the 0800 555 111 number and their Anonymous Online Form.
Last year the charity passed 694 pieces of actionable information to Norfolk Constabulary, which resulted in 54 arrests and charges – an increase of 17% on the year before.
If you’re interested in volunteering in the Norfolk, you can contact volunteering@crimestoppers-uk.org or visit the websitehttps://crimestoppers-uk.org/g…/volunteer-for-crimestoppers/
Would you be willing to pay more to help fund your police service?
Norfolk’s PCC Stephen Bett will soon have to decide whether to increase or freeze the policing element of Council Tax – and he wants to know what you think.
“The Government has said that police funding will be protected but that’s on the assumption that PCC’s increase the policing element of the Council Tax by 2% each year. There are, of course, still major financial pressures on the force as they carry the burden of past funding cuts, and the demands on our police continue to increase and, crucially, to change. There is an unprecedented surge in demand in areas such as rape, serious sexual offences and child sexual exploitation as people feel more confident to come forward. Cybercrime is another area of serious growth for the constabulary – and an expensive one.
“Before I make any decisions on whether to raise the precept, I want to hear your views. Please take the time to have your say via my short online survey;
http://www.norfolk-pcc.gov.uk/ctsurvey2015/
or by coming along to one of two public consultation events planned for later in the month.
Stephen Bett – Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk
January’s public consultation events:
Hear from your PCC and Chief Constable about the funding challenge and their priorities for the coming year:
Wednesday 13 January 2016, 6.30pm start
The Council Chamber, Norfolk County Council, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich NR1 2SF.
Monday 18 January 2015, 12 noon start
The Assembly Room, Town Hall, Saturday Market Place, Kings Lynn PE30 5DQ
If you have any specific requirements to enable you to take part in one of these meetings, please get in touch with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk by telephone on (01953) 424455 or by email to opccn@norfolk.pnn.police.uk.
To register a question to be answered at one of the public meetings, please email opccn@norfolk.pnn.police.uk.
If you would prefer to complete a hard copy of the survey, please telephone (01953) 424455 and we will send one out to you.