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The Neighbourhood Watch Scheme was
set up about twenty years ago and is a member of HANWAG (Humberside
Association of Neighbourhood Watch Groups).
It works in partnership with the
Swanland Village Association. The aims of Neighbourhood Watch are:
...to reduce local opportunities
for crime thereby deterring would be thieves and vandals.
...to enhance community spirit
so that everyone can contribute towards the protection of their
property.
...to inform the police of any suspicious
activity.
The benefits of the scheme
are a reduction in local crime such as burglary, vandalism, car
theft and theft from cars, an improved community spirit and a reduction
in the fear of crime, especially in the elderly.
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Volunteer
Street Coordinators Wanted
Street coordinators are needed in
the newly developed parts of the village. In addition we need to
fill the gaps for coordinators lost through relocation, illness,
etc.
Where are all those community spirited
people in Swanland ?. Volunteer now and become a street coordinator.
This is not a very onerous duty. Street Coordinators act as a focal
point for any crime based problems. They can inform their neighbours
of any emergent security warnings, keep an eye on empty houses while
the owners are away and provide a channel for any security concern.
Fortunately we have relatively few problems in Swanland, so there
is usually little to do. There is a meeting about every three months,
next meeting will be on the 10th January 2008, when the Community
Policeman will be there to answer any questions .
In particular we need more help
in the following streets and would especially like to hear from
volunteers in these areas of Swanland.; Stratton Park, Todds Close,
Humberdale Close, Greenstiles Lane, Styles Croft, Greenacres, Woodside,
Easonby Close, Mere Way, Beech Grove, Northdrive, Priory Close,
Northdale Park, Waudby View, The Green, Westerdale, Crowther way,
Crowther Close, Chantry Way East, Dale Close, Gallands Close, West
Leys Road, West Leys Park, West Wold, and Kemp Road .
If you are interested please
contact David Morris
(Area Coordinator) on 631909.
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