Ashbury Neighbourhood Watch Scheme
Local Neighbourhood Watch Schemes (NWS) are effectively the eyes and ears of the police. In Ashbury the NWS comprises a Chairman, a Secretary and local Co-ordinators for different parts of the village (see table below). PC Simon Jenkin, the Area Beat Officer, attends Ashbury NWS meetings whenever possible to give local crime updates, answer queries and provide advice. Local NWS Contact: The secretary - 710273.
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Minutes of Ashbury NWS Meetings
NWS Co-ordinators and their Areas of Responsibility
Responsibilities of Chairperson and Secretary
Neighbourhood Action Groups
Police Ringway Messages
Key Contact Numbers
Minutes of Ashbury NWS Meetings
Meeting Minutes of 30th March 09.
Meeting Minutes of 20th October 09
NWS Co-ordinators and their Areas of Responsibility
|
Co-ordinators |
Areas of Responsibility |
| Mr & Mrs Gigg | High Street |
| Mrs Leon | Lower Kingstone Winslow |
| Mr & Mrs. Clarke | Idstone Road |
| Mrs Guy | Chapel Lane |
| Mr Harris | Upper Kingstone Winslow |
| Mrs Hawley | The Common, Kingstone Winslow |
| Mrs Knott | Icknield Road |
| Mrs Law | Kings Close & College Farm Lane |
| Mrs Smith | Church Lane |
| Mr & Mrs Jenkins | Pound Piece |
| Mrs Spence | Berrycroft |
| Mrs Turner | Lambourn Road |
| Mr Watts & Ms Besley | Idstone |
Pictorial responsibility maps are available for Ashbury (here), Kingstone Winslow (here) and Idstone (here). Your local co-ordinator will introduce himself/herself to you and provide information booklets/leaflets.
Responsibilities of Chairperson and Secretary
The responsibilities of a local Neighbourhood Watch Chairperson are set out here, while those of the Secretary/Minute Taker may be viewed here.
Neighbourhood Action Groups (NAGS)
These are voluntary bodies dealing with grievances between neighbours, vandalism and other unsociable behaviour where police have been called. Roger Simons represents Ashbury at NAGS meetings and is invited to report back to Ashbury Neighbourhood Watch meetings.
At the Neighbourhood Watch meeting on Tuesday 20 October, 2009, Roger Simons reported on NAG1 meetings following a recent "rave" on the Ridgeway. The Chair of NAG1 had been told by the Chief Constable that the Police are very positive about future action in the event of another "rave". Any public reports to the Police at Kidlington should only refer to raves and the perceived drug-related problems and not noise. Telephone number 08458 505 505.
All complaints about noise must be reported separately to the Vale of White Horse DC, Environment Protection Department, telephone number 01235 520202 (out of hours 01235 524886). The Vale should take action after three or more complaints even out of hours.
Residents may apply to become registered recipients of police messages (e.g. information, crime alerts or witness appeals) local to the area in which they live or work; simply follow the “Neighbourhood Watch in the Vale” link below. Alternatively, you may read the latest messages here should you not wish to become a registered recipient.
Police advice about safety and security in your home, your car and your environment may be read here.
| Thames Valley Police - new non emergency number | 08458 505505 Use this number to: • report a crime that has already happened • if you want a specific officer or department • all other queries www.thamesvalley.police.uk |
| Thames Valley Police - emergency number | 999 should still be used if immediate police attendance is required |
| Local Officer – PC Simon Jenkin | 07971 150961 simon.jenkin@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk |
| Wantage Police Station | 01235 776000 |
| Crimestoppers | 0800 555111 |
| Crime Reduction Advisor – Roger Foster |
01235 556611 Sarah Merritt has left her job as Crime Reduction Advisor; Roger Foster will cover it until a new Crime Reduction Officer has been appointed. |
| Regional NHW Administrator for the Vale - Kathryn Gubbins |
01235 556938 kathryngubbins@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk |
| Trading Standards | 01865 815000 www.tradingstandards.gov.uk |
| Neighbourhood Watch in the Vale | www.tvpcommunitymessaging.org |
| Report all sorts of road issues directly to the County Council | www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/wps/portal/publicsite/doitonline/reportitonline/forms |
| How to Report problems related to "Raves" |
To report "raves" and perceived drug-related problems call the Police at Kidlington on: 08458 505 505. All complaints of noise must be reported separately to the Vale of White Horse DC, Environment Protection Department, telephone number 01235 520202 and out of hours 01235 524886. The Vale should take action after three or more complaints even out of hours. |