Hi Folks -- The Minutes for the Neighbourhood Watch Meeting held on 11th Feb 2014 

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Police Alert Message for Westerleigh Village

Just to advise you of the following incident which occurred at a house in Newman Close between Wednesday 16.00 and Thursday 07.50 hours, details as follows:-

During the time stated, unknown person has entered back garden to location by unknown means and torn the lid of a green oblong storage bin.

Please circulate and advise all to be vigilant, to report any suspicious activity to the Police on the 101 number.

Thank you, kind regards.

Bridget Whittle (9515)

Neighbourhood Watch Administrator

Police Community Safety

Please be on your guard against unexpected callers.

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Please be on your guard against unexpected callers.
We have had some information from our colleagues in Bristol that visits from doorstep salesmen have been a common feature of their enquiries following recent burglaries. These salesmen are said to have travelled from the Middlesborough area.
Our advice is:
.Always put the door chain on and ask to see the pedlar's certificate of anyone selling door-to-door and if you are at all suspicious shut the door and call us straight away on 101. Selling door-to-door without a licence is an offence.
.Make sure doors and windows are secure so no one can sneak into your home while you are engaged at the front door.
.Look out for elderly and vulnerable neighbours and call us immediately if you see anyone you don't know who is acting suspiciously around a vulnerable neighbours' home. 
.Always secure all windows and doors when you are not at home. 
.Set your security alarm if you have one. 
.Use timers switches to make it appear as if someone is home. 
.Call us immediately on 101 if you have concerns about people you have seen acting suspiciously in your area. If you see a crime in progress, call 999.  

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More Railway Bridge Work

Network Rail have submitted notices to carry out works on the double railway bridges over Westerleigh Road, as you enter the village from Yate. The works are in 3 stages and will involve the use of two way temporary traffic lights. The dates are 30th January until 8th February, 17th February until 26th February and 5th March until 7th March 2014.

Hopefully we will not have the problems we had last time as the road will not be closed.

Nibley Lane to close for cleaning

Nibley Lane is expected to close for cleaning on Tuesday 14th Jan 9:30 am - 2:30pm

This year’s charity is the Teenage Cancer Trust

If you want some help getting in the festive spirit and you’re in the Westerleigh area you might want to drop in to Mill Crescent, Westerleigh. Residents there have once again put on an amazing display for a good cause. This year’s charity is the Teenage Cancer Trust, which is devoted to improving the lives of teenagers and young adults with cancer.

Safer Stronger Community Group

Working together to help improve your neighbourhood

Regular meetings are held for all local residents and organisations to discuss local issues and community projects.  The meetings are attended by representatives from South Gloucestershire Council, Avon and Somerset Police, Avon Fire and Rescue, Town and Parish Councils, and local organisations. Everyone is welcome, you can raise any improvements or issues you may have, or simply come along and listen to what is being discussed for your area.  The more residents that attend, the better the group can reflect the needs of the local area and help influence decisions.

To find out more:

• come along to a meeting
• go on-line at: http://groups.southglos.gov.uk.
• call your Community Engagement Officer on 01454 863311
• email: communityengagement@southglos.gov.uk

Next meeting date for Frampton Cotterell, Westerleigh,

Coalpit Heath & Iron Acton Safer Stronger Community Group:

Tuesday 10^th December 2013 at 7.30pm

The Manor Hall (Newman Room), Henfield Road, Coalpit Heath, BS36 2TG