The bin collection in the village will be one day earlier this week;
those due MONDAY 21st will be collected tomorrow SATURDAY 19th
and those for TUESDAY 22nd will be MONDAY 21st instead.
Please pass this along.
Policing Update:
The following is a local policing update for the Rural Flegg Villages neighbourhood
Weekly crime summary 8 December 2015
As we approach the pre-Christmas party season please plan your journey home and do not be tempted to have ‘one for the road’.
We repeat the message every year but we still find drivers willing to risk their own lives and the lives of others by drinking and driving. Drink driving is a cause of many deaths and serious injuries on our roads, with this time of year being a time when people may chance it. Please don’t! Apart from the human cost of drink driving, those caught will face fines, driving bans and possibly prison.
Just over the limit is still over the limit! We often get asked how much you can drink and not be over the limit….unfortunately there is no answer as the same amount of alcohol one day may place you over the limit but on another day it may not. It depends upon a number of variables which are different from person to person. The easy solution is not to drink alcohol if you intend to drive as even a small alcoholic drink can impair your ability to drive.
If you are drinking into the late evening, again be aware that it can take many hours for alcohol to leave your system; it has been known for it to take up to 16 hours after stopping drinking for alcohol levels to fall back under the drink drive limit.
Our annual Christmas drink driving campaign is now in operation and will see officers breathalysing motorists in a bid to prevent deaths and serious injuries on our roads.
Additional patrols are being carried out and we will be stopping motorcycles, cars, vans and lorries where concerns are raised over the manner of driving or the condition of the vehicle, and we will be testing anyone involved in a collision.
Please address this issue with friends and relatives who may be considering having a drink and then driving and make sure they are aware of the possible consequences to their actions.
If you think someone who has been drinking is about to get into a vehicle and drive then please call police on 999 so officers can be dispatched to the scene immediately. If you know someone who regularly drink drives and want to pass on the information anonymously you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
For further safety and crime prevention advice for your neighbourhood please visit www.norfolk.police.uk
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Policing update;
Weekly crime summary 2 December 2015
As we have now entered December it seems acceptable to mention Christmas!
Yesterday we started a month long campaign of increased high visibility foot patrols in both Great Yarmouth and Gorleston. These are a preventative measure to help reduce shop lifting, theft from motor vehicles and target pick pockets.
It is also to actively target those that we know are prolific offenders in our area. These patrols will be in addition to the regular retail officers patrolling the town centres.
It’s a timely reminder to shoppers to be mindful of their own personal security and to keep a close eye on belongings.
· Please do not have your handbag loosely over your shoulder where it can easily be snatched, keep it fastened up and close to or across your body
· When getting money from the ATM be mindful of who is behind you. Stand close to the machine, keep your PIN entry covered and place the cash immediately into your purse or wallet
· Keep a close eye on your bags and purchased items, it is easy to get distracted by all the Christmas festivities and lose track of where you may have placed your shopping bags whilst you pay for another item or look at a display leaving them an easy target for thieves
· Do not leave purchased goods on display in your vehicle either during or after your shopping trip, these are an easy target for thieves. Keep valuable items out of display locked safely in the boot and take them straight indoors when you reach home
If you see anything suspicious or feel vulnerable or threatened contact the Police on 101 or dial 999 for an emergency
Local Policing update;
The following is a local policing update for the Rural Flegg Villages neighbourhood
Weekly crime summary 17 November 2015
With the longer nights we are seeing the continuing trend of the theft of diesel and heating oil from both business and residential properties. Police are asking residents to be vigilant to suspicious activity where these items are stored, especially around neighbouring properties, and report anything of note to the Police using 101 or 999 if you believe a crime is actually in progress.
If you have any concerns regarding the security of your property you can request a free crime prevention survey from the Constabulary by calling 101.
Police are also reminding residents of the dangers of unexpected trades men and sellers calling at your door. Most legitimate businesses have moved away from this technique and you are within your rights not to engage with people you have not invited to your door. We have also seen a number of sales persons claiming they are deaf or hard of hearing and at present we haven’t been able to confirm their legitimacy. Some simple rules to keep you secure are:
· Use a door chain until you have checked and confirmed the callers identity
· Ask for identification, call up the company to check their identity and DO NOT allow them into your house until you are happy
· If you aren’t happy please call the police using 101 and we will attend to check their identity
· DO NOT agree to pay them there and then and get any quotes in writing
· If they claim to have carried out work you don’t believe has been carried out or asked for call the Police using 101.
An appeal for volunteers;
INDEPENDENT CUSTODY VISITORS – VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
We are currently looking for new members for Norfolk’s Independent Custody Visiting (ICV) Scheme.
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Norfolk has a statutory responsibility to establish and manage an Independent Custody Visiting Scheme.
Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) are members of the local community who volunteer to visit Norfolk’s Police Investigation Centres (PICs), unannounced and in pairs, to check on the treatment and welfare of people held in police custody.
They play a valuable role in maintaining public confidence in this important area of policing.
There is a panel of visitors allocated to each of the four Norfolk PICs (Aylsham, Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn and Wymondham) who make visits on a weekly basis to make sure that detainees are treated fairly and with respect.
A short report of their findings is made prior to leaving the PIC which provides assurance for the PCC that anyone detained by the police and held in custody is treated fairly and has access to appropriate facilities. Copies of the reports are provided for the police, the PCC and the ICVs’ local panel for discussion and follow-up.
An Independent Custody Visitor (ICV) does not need to know why a person is being detained in custody, and they do not talk to those held about the reason for their detention or follow up on what happens subsequently. The role is purely objective and ensures that the detainees’ legal rights have been offered and explained.
Strict rules of confidentiality apply. Detainees are identified only by their custody numbers and the details of what visitors see and hear must also be treated as confidential.
It is equally important that ICVs maintain their independence and impartiality and do not become involved or take sides. They are there to look, listen and report on conditions in the custody facility.
ICVs are unpaid, but receive allowances to cover travelling expenses. They must be over 18 years of age, reside or work in Norfolk and have no direct involvement in the criminal justice system – this is to prevent possible conflicts of interests for the individual and maintains the independence of the Scheme.
The role involves visiting on all days of the week and at all times of day and night to ensure that custody facilities are visited across a broad spectrum of their working hours.
Those interested in becoming an Independent Custody Visitor can obtain an application pack by contacting the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk by telephone 01953 423851 or by emailICVAdministrator@norfolk.pnn.police.uk