Tuesday 25 March 2014

Budget 2014 - James Brokenshire

James Brokenshire has welcomed the changes set out in the Chancellor’s budget statement, which will support savers, reform pensions, provide further support for Britain’s businesses and help people keep more of their earnings. The Chancellor announced important reforms to pensions, ISA savings accounts and another increase in the Personal Tax Allowance, saving the typical taxpayer £800 a year.

Monday 24 March 2014

BURGLARY ALERT - OAKLANDS AVENUE

Dear Resident
At 05.00 hours on Sunday 23rd March 2014, suspects have gained entry to a property and stole a vehicle off the drive after finding the keys inside the house.
DID YOU NOTICE ANYONE ACTING SUSPICIOUSLY PRIOR TO OR AT THE TIME OF THIS INCIDENT? IF SO PLEASE CONTACT US.
Please also remember to secure your property and vehicle at all times of the day and do not leave any items on display. In an emergency please call 999, in a non-emergency please call 101.
There will be a street briefing tonight, Monday 24th March 2014, at the junction of Oaklands Avenue and Willersley Avenue commencing at 1900 hours. This issue will be discussed and crime prevention advice will also be available.

BURGLARY ALERT - HALFWAY STREET

Dear Resident
At 00.30 hours on Monday 24th March 2014, suspects have gained entry to a local shop by lifting the shutters, breaking the glass on the front door and stealing a large amount of cigarettes. A black hatchback vehicle was seen parked outside the shop on the pavement and this was believed to be used for the  suspects to escape with the goods.
DID YOU NOTICE ANYONE ACTING SUSPICIOUSLY PRIOR TO OR AT THE TIME OF THIS INCIDENT? IF SO PLEASE CONTACT US.
Please also remember to secure your property and vehicle at all times of the day and do not leave any items on display. In an emergency please call 999, in a non-emergency please call 101.
There will be a street briefing tonight, Monday 24th March 2014, at the junction of Pinewood Avenue and Brookend Road commencing at 1800 hours. This issue will be discussed along with two additional incidents that occurred on a neighbouring ward on Sunday 23rd March 2014. Crime prevention advice will also be available.

BURGLARY ALERT - BURNT OAK LANE

Dear Resident
Between 1415 hours and 1615 Hours on Saturday 22nd March 2014, suspects have gained entry to the property by breaking a window in the rear patio door. Some property was stolen including jewellery.
DID YOU NOTICE ANYONE ACTING SUSPICIOUSLY PRIOR TO OR AT THE TIME OF THIS INCIDENT? SOMETIMES, BURGLARS MAY VISIT THE AREA THEY INTEND TO OPERATE IN PRIOR TO COMMITTING THE OFFENCE. THEY MAY USE THIS TIME TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL LOCATIONS AND DESIRABLE VEHICLES.
You are the eyes and ears of the police and should you see anything suspicious please do not hesitate to contact the police
Please also remember to secure your property and vehicle at all times of the day and do not leave any items on display. In an emergency please call 999, in a non-emergency please call 101.
There will be a street briefing tonight, Sunday 23rd March 2014, at the junction of Burnt Oak Lane and Cedar Avenue commencing at 1800 hours. This issue will be discussed along with any crime prevention advice that you may require.

'Crime Prevention Event'

Dear resident
 
Can I take this opportunity to inform you of a 'Crime Prevention Event' that we have arranged to be held at The Co-op ,188 Halfway Street.
 
It is being held on Saturday 29th March 2014 between 5.30pm and 6.30pm.
 
Members of Blackfen & Lamorbey Local Policing Team will be there to discuss any issues that you may have and to offer crime prevention advice on any of your security concerns.
 
Property marking will be available for any items that you care to bring to the event. This enables any property to be more easily returned to you, if found, when it is either lost or stolen.
 
Please tell all your family, friends and neighbours about this event.