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The Neighbourhood Watch
Scheme in Helmdon is divided into areas; in each area there is a
contact person who can be contacted in person or by phone. They
should then contact the co-ordinator for Helmdon who will pass the
messages on to the Police.
Contact persons are listed below.
It was in November 1994 that the first, very successful, public
meeting of Neighbourhood Watch was held in the Reading Room.
Seventy residents of Helmdon attended, and David Brookhouse was
appointed, and acted as Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator, until
2007.
There are now over 90% of the residents in Helmdon committed to
the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. Over the years that it has
been in operation it has been very successful. The residents have
continued to report any unusual activity, or unusual people in the
area to the contact persons, or the co-ordinator, and in some cases
to the Police directly. This is a sign of a Neighbourhood Watch
scheme working well.
The Parish Council continues to give its strong support and receives
regular reports from the co-ordinator at its meetings. The council
would welcome any observations on the scheme at the public part
of its proceedings.
The Police have brought to the council's attention the problem of
house alarms. When an alarm goes off please ring the Police immediately,
and they will attend the scene and ascertain whether it has been
caused by a break-in or whether there is a fault in the system.
Please do not ignore the alarm and assume that someone else has
contacted the Police.
Since this is rural area the police look to the local community
for its support to control vandalism and crime in the village. This
is where Neighbourhood Watch is of great assistance in monitoring
and controlling crime.
DRUGS. Is a problem which residents should
continue to be very aware of, for it is not just in the towns, but
also in our villages, where there may be dealers operating. Should
you notice any unusual visitors or habits among Helmdon's younger
residents please pass the information on. Help can be obtained on
a confidential basis.
All residents should try to assist if they come across any of these
problems.
If any householder requires more information on the Neighbourhood
Watch Scheme, contact details are below.
Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators
An up-dated list of contacts you can call should you spot anything
suspicious, want to make a report or simply want to express your
concerns.
Co-ordinator
Ray Crouch
84 Church Street
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| Contact Persons: |
Christine Bridger
12 Shortlands Close |
01295 760362
e-mail |
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Ann Harman
71 Church Street
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01295 760415
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David Bailey
1 Barn Court |
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Janet Lipson
14 Bell Close |
01295 768364
e-mail |
John Brackenboro
Cock A Bulls, Cross Lane |
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Val Smith
83 Wappenham Road
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Ross Vicars
20 Wappenham Road |
01295 760477
e-mail |
Bob Lenton
5 Lukes Close |
01295 768264
e-mail |
Police Contacts:
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Police
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Brackley
Rural Team is based at Brackley police station, St James's
Road.
e-mail
(08453) 700 700
The
Sergeant in charge is Sgt Tim Pearson
The
constable there is PC Martin Dearsley
The
Community Beat Officer is PC105 Gerrard Shillito
e-mail
The Police
Community Support Officers are:
PCSO
7004 Suzanne Bourne
PCSO
7054 Sam Kent
PCSO
7138 Clive Ashmore
They can be contacted at Brackley
Police Station.
The
opening hours are 8.30am - 1.00pm Monday to Friday, although there are occasions when this is not possible due to sickness or annual leave but someone will always answer the door if in station. (It will also be open at other times when someone
is in the station).
(08453) 700 700
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Daventry Police (01327) 303 345
Emergencies
999
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PC Gez Shillito |
PCSO Suzanne Bourne |
PCSO Sam Kent |
For any non-urgent police matters regarding Helmdon contact:
(08453)
700 700.
For emergencies dial 999.
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