Author: Vicky Smith
Widen Your Thinking on Burglary
Neighbourhood Watch research shows two thirds (67%) of people are worried about their home being broken into, yet there are simple, proven measures we can all take to reduce our chances of becoming a victim of burglary by up to 50%.
To help you be and feel safer at home, we are running our burglary prevention campaign (1st-31st March), highlighting the simple, evidence-based WIDE measures which can... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:55 by Vicky Smith
Proposed Fire and Police Council Tax Precept Put Before Panel
Northamptonshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold is asking for increases of £10 for police and £5 for fire in this year's council tax precepts.
The increase of £10 a year for Northamptonshire Police, around 19p a week for a Band D property, is below the level of inflation and would ensure that the Force can continue with plans to increase the number of police officers... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:19 by Vicky Smith
How and Where to Report an On-Line Scam
Fake emails and text messages are a common tactic used by cyber criminals, their goal is often to convince you to click a link. Once clicked, you may be sent to a dodgy website which could download viruses onto your computer, or steal your passwords and personal information.
In order to try and convince you that their messages are legitimate, criminals will pretend to be someone you trust, or from some... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 19 Dec 2021 13:43 by Vicky Smith
All Welcome - Community Event 18/19th December 12-4pm, Wilby
CALLING ALL LOCAL RESIDENTS
SAT/SUN 18TH/19TH DEC 12PM - 4PM at 124 MAIN ROAD, WILBY
*** WELLINGBOROUGH HELPING HANDS COMMUNITY GROUP *** FESTIVE FUN
GIFTS - 50p STALL - JUMBLE RAIL
WELLINGBOROUGH ECCO GROUP will be there to answer any questions
Please support this communty event and meet local people
Kat
Posted: Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:33 by Vicky Smith
Door To Door Sales Teams
There has been an increase in reported door to door sales teams in your area, please note the below information and please speak to any vulnerable neighbors regarding this.
Please warn your neighbour's particularly vulnerable neighbour's, not to open the door to strangers to buy or sell on the doorstep. Some doorstep callers may offer poor quality goods at inflated prices. Please keep in mind that... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:03 by Vicky Smith
STOP PRESS Community Grants Now Available
03 December 2021
For Immediate Release
COMMUNITY GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE TO HELP TRANSFORM LIVES IN NORTH NORTHANTS
Voluntary and community groups are being encouraged to apply for small grants to help improve the lives of local residents.
The funding of up to £5,000 is being made available by North Northamptonshire Council up to January 31.
There are two funding rounds during December and January:
- Grants... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 14:48 by Vicky Smith
12 Days of Keyless - tips to prevent your car being stolen
As the festive season approaches, Northamptonshire Police is supporting a national campaign to raise awareness of keyless thefts of vehicles.
The number of keyless thefts is rising across the country, indeed in Northamptonshire we have had 211 since the beginning of September, and officers want to arm the public with the best crime prevention advice to reduce their risk of becoming victims of this crime... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:50 by Vicky Smith
12 Days of Keyless - tips to prevent your car being stolen
As the festive season approaches, Northamptonshire Police is supporting a national campaign to raise awareness of keyless thefts of vehicles.
The number of keyless thefts is rising across the country, indeed in Northamptonshire we have had 211 since the beginning of September, and officers want to arm the public with the best crime prevention advice to reduce their risk of becoming victims of this crime... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:50 by Vicky Smith
What should Policing Priorities be in YOUR area?
Tell us about the issues that matter most to you where you live and work by completing our online survey.
It only takes a few minutes and the information you give us will help identify the local neighbourhood policing priorities for your area.
Click here to take the survey www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NorthantsLocalPriorities
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Posted: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:13 by Vicky Smith
What should Policing Priorities be in YOUR area?
What should our policing priorities be in YOUR area?
Tell us about the issues that matter most to you where you live and work by completing our online survey.
It only takes a few minutes and the information you give us will help identify the local neighbourhood policing priorities for your area.
Click here to take the survey www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NorthantsLocalPriorities
| Message Sent By
Kelly Noble... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:13 by Vicky Smith