Local Priorities Update 01/08/10The local priorities for Menston have not been set as yet but Officers are aware of parking issues on Cleasby Road/Junction with Main Street. Parking enforcement Officers are involved.
Speedwatch will also continue in the village.
Crime Figures - August 2010
The below crime figures are for all crime in Menston between the 1st August & 31st August 2010.
Burglary Dwelling – 5
Burglary other (sheds, garages, commercial premises) – 0
Theft from Motor Vehicle – 3
Violent Crime (assaults) – 0
Criminal Damage – 1
Total recorded crime for Menston over the above period - 14 (this includes the above crime types but also others not specifically listed ie: theft from shop etc)
Crime Updates September
A 32yr old Keighley woman has been arrested and charged with being drunk and disorderly on Cleasby Road on the 10/8/10.
A 26yr old male from Leeds has been arrested and charged on suspicion of a burglary dwelling which ocurred on Station Road on the 15/8/10.
Council Tax Scam
Please be aware of a scam that could be in your area. Should you receive a call advising you that you are entitled to a council tax refund and you are asked for your bank details to receive this, DO NOT GIVE YOUR BANK DETAILS. This is a scam. The telephone number the call may come from is 0034009054.
CASH WINDFALL UP FOR GRABS TO TACKLE LOCAL ISSUES
Work to prevent crime and disorder will be boosted by the West Yorkshire Police Community Trust.
The Community Trust has funds of up to £2,500 up for grabs in its latest grants round and gives local community/voluntary groups the chance to apply for funding to support their valuable work in addressing the issues identified by local communities.
A total of £50,000 worth of funding has been allocated to this grant round and applications are sought from community and volunteer groups as well as charities and other non-profitable organisations that can make a positive difference to their communities.
The deadline for submitting your applications is Friday 10 September 2010 and all applications must be endorsed by an officer from your local Neighbourhood Policing Team. To ensure endorsement is received prior to the closing date we suggest you make contact with your Neighbourhood Policing Team three weeks prior to the closing date.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by mid October and receive their grants at an Awards Night in late November.
To apply, call 01924 292646 or email communitytrust@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
The West Yorkshire Police Community Trust provides grants to voluntary and community groups within the county to support activities that help in the reduction of crime and anti-social behaviour. Community/voluntary groups are urged to visit www.westyorkshire.police.uk/communitytrust for information on the next grant round where they can apply for funding.
Smiley face for drivers in Menston
A new Speed Indicator Device has been kindly bought by Menston Parish Council for the use of the local police to use in the village. It is mobile and can be moved to suitable locations, where required. The device can be set at various speeds, it shows the exact travelling speed together with a smiley face if the vehicle is driving under the limit or a sad face if the driver is over the limit. The local Neighbourhood Policing Team will use it in conjunction with Speedwatch. Offending drivers will be sent letters advising them of their speed.
The picture shows Councillor Peter Finlay Chairman of Menston Parish Council, with Police Segeant Jo Beecroft and PCSO Darrin Thompson both of the Wharferdale Neighbourhood Policing Team with the matrix device.
Mobile Phone & Data Technology Whilst Out On The BEAT
All of our Police Officers and PCSOs on the Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) in the West Yorkshire Police, have been issued with 'Blackberry' mobile phones with full email messaging and data transfer facilities. This enables them to send and receive important operational information relating to their work whilst on patrol in your community. Officers are able to immediately update our Intelligence and Operations Departments and respond to new information received whilst out on patrol. The Blackberries will be in addition to the traditional Police radios.
"So if you see an officer busily texting whilst standing on a street corner or sitting in a police car, please don't assume that they are arranging for their tea, they will actually be gainfully employed updating the systems in our organisation".
"Action Fraud" call centre
Action Fraud is the UK's national fraud reporting centre. The centre based in Manchester is a central point of contact for the public and businesses to report fraud and seek advice. The centre opens on March 1st and individuals can report a fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 which is open Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm and 10am - 4pm on weekends or from mid March you can report fraud by e-mail at www.actionfraud.org.uk
If you've been scammed, ripped off or conned, there is something you can do about it, speak to us.
If online shopping fraud has cost you money, call us now.
If you've been a victim of identity theft, please get in touch.
Early recognition of fraud can be vital, so no matter whether you think you've been a victim of fraud or you just want to know how to protect yourself ,this is the place to start.
Parking on Derry Hill junction with Walker Road.
After receiving several complaints from residents regarding the parking on this junction vehicles will now be issued with Fixed Penalty Tickets should they be causing an obstruction. Parking on this corner is dangerous to motorists coming up Derry Hill and motorists wishing to turn left when coming out of Walker Road are unable to make this manoeuvre
"How does a burglar's mind work?"
Burglary, on the whole, is an opportunist crime. A burglar will select his target because it offers him the best opportunity to carry out his crime undetected and with the fewest number of obstacles in his way. A building that presents itself as unoccupied and insecure is far more likely to be targeted than one which is properly secured:
side gates open
accessible windows open
ladders left out, allowing access to otherwise inaccessible windows
garden tools available to force entry
untrimmed hedges or high fences preventing natural surveillance
Each of these makes access to the building far simpler and is an indication to the prospective burglar that it's worth a second look.
Residents of multi occupancy dwellings or flats should be mindful not to grant entry to people via an entry phone system, if they do not know them, and to be cautious of people seeking to 'tailgate' them into buildings.
The question is, are the occupants in?
milk bottles or parcels on the doorstep
newspapers and mail in the letter box
unlit houses after dark
all windows shut in very hot weather
These are signs telling the burglar that he is unlikely to be disturbed in the course of his work. Naturally, circumstances may arise when such situations may be unavoidable. If we can take measures that tell the burglar that this building is too difficult or too risky a target, he will hopefully move on.
Community Speedwatch
05/07/2010 - 16:10hrs-17:20hrs speedwatch undertaken on Bingley Road (junction with Cleasby Road). 22 vehicles exceeding 30mph.
19/07/2010 - 16:20hrs - 17:25hrs speedwatch undertaken on Bradford Road (junction with Burley Road). 11 vehicles exceeding 30mph.
28/07/2010 - 17:10hrs - 18:00hrs speedwatch undertaken on Bingley Road (junction with Cleasby Road). 13 vehicles exceeding 30mph
04/08/2010 - 12:30hrs - 13:30hrs speedwatch undertaken on Bradford Road (junction with Station Road) 8 vehicles exceeding 30mph.
06/08/2010 - 16:45hrs - 17:45hrs speedwatch undertaken on Bingley Road (junction with Cleasby Road) 23 vehicles exceeding 30mph. Message forwarded to Road Traffic department for enforcement.
08/08/2010 - 17:40hrs - 18:40hrs speedwatch undertaken on Burley Road (junction Windermere Avenue) 9 vehicles exceeding 40mph
13/08/2010 - 10:25hrs - 11:25hrs speedwatch undertaken on Bradford Road (junction with Burley Road) 7 vehicles exceeding 30mph.
25/08/2010 - 12:00hrs - 13:00hrs speedwatch undertaken on Burley Road (junction Windermere Avenue) 1 vehicle exceeding 40mph
27/08/2010 - 16:30hrs - 17:30hrs speedwatch undertaken on Bingley Road (junction Cleasby Road) 9 vehicles exceeding 30mph
PCSO Thompson will be conducting more Speedwatches in the local area over the coming months. Anyone caught exceeding the speed limit will be sent a warning letter informing them on the error of their ways and advising them that next time it may not just be a warning they receive.
Many more similar operations are planned throughout the ward area and we would urge drivers to be aware of speed limits and drive appropriately.
Anyone wishing to volunteer to be involved in Speedwatch is encouraged to contact ourselves via phone on -01274 475301 or at: hanpt1@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.
Think! – Don’t Use Your Mobile Phone Whilst Driving!!
You will be liable to a £60 fine and a 3 point endorsement on your driving licence if found committing this offence.
Follow these simple rules to promote safe driving.
Pull over safely before answering or making calls
Purchase a bluetooth
If you have any information about any crime in your area please contact West Yorkshire Police on: 0845 6060606 or Crime Stoppers on: 0800 555 111.
Mark your property
Marking your property is one of the simplest and most effective ways of protecting your possessions.
Marking your valuable property with your name or address is easy and effective. If your property is ever stolen, it makes it more difficult to sell on, and it makes it easier for the police to trace your belongings back to you if found.
West Yorkshire Police recommend two ways to mark your property:
Engraving or punching your address and postcode into your property
marking antiques or valuable property with an ultra-violet marker
How to do it
For the first method, use a fine drill or sharp-pointed tool (inexpensive permanent marking kits can be purchased at most home improvement stores) to neatly mark your equipment with your address and postcode.
For bicycles, mowers, engines and other heavy metal objects, you can use a punching tool and a hammer to mark your address and post code.
For the second method, you can purchase permanent ultra-violet (UV) marker pens and mark the same information on more valuable possessions. The marks will be invisible to the naked eye.
However, UV marks will fade with time and should be redone periodically.
When police recover stolen property, they search them for any markings that might identify the owners, so this is a good way to ensure that you can get your property back should it ever be stolen.
Sneak in Burglaries
Next time you pop inside to get a glass of juice or answer the phone, please bear in mind that It takes less that 5 seconds for a burglar to reach through your open door and take your car keys/mobile/purse. STAY SAFE. Remember if you're travelling abroad this summer to make sure your house is fully locked and secured, ask a neighbour if they'd mind closing your curtains and perhaps activate a timer switch so it looks as though someone is home. Sometimes just little things like closing your garden gate can be a deterrent to possible burglars.
Keeping your home safe.
Reduce the risk of your home being burgled by making sure you’ve taken these simple (and often inexpensive) precautions.
Most burglaries are carried out by opportunist thieves. In two out of 10 burglaries, they don’t even have to use force - they get in through an open door or window. So fit strong locks to your doors and windows and make sure you always keep them fully locked.
If you are replacing or fitting new doors and windows, get ones that are certified to British Standard BS7950 (windows) or PAS 24-1 (doors). Look at your home through a burglar’s eyes.
How would you get in if you’d forgotten your keys? If you can get in, so can a burglar.
Are there places where they could break in without being seen?
Would they have to make a lot of noise by breaking glass?
Be aware of Lottery Scams There has recently been an increase in people receiving letters in the post saying that they have won a substantial amount of money on the Lottery. The letter explains how you have come to win this money and how to claim for your winnings.
Accompanying the letter is a Payment process requesting personal details including bank details. DO NOT FILL THIS IN.
If you receive any of these letters telephone the following number and report the matter to Consumer direct on 0845 4040506 or via the internet on www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Never reveal your bank details unless you are absolutely sure who you are giving the details to.
Please be aware of various scam/begging letters and emails that are currently being sent around our area. Please do not respond to them or ring any telephone numbers detailed on the literature.
Neighbourhood Watch
The NPT are keen to have every household in Menston covered by a Neighbourhood Watch scheme. If you are interested in setting up a scheme or would like further information please contact the NPT. Neighbourhood Watch schemes are an excellent tool in the prevention of crime and act as an invaluable source of information for the police.
Menston Hall Refurbishment
(on behalf of Construction Team)
Neighbours and residents
Menston Village
Ilkley
West Yorkshire
To Whom It May Concern
Strategic Team Group are working on behalf of Incommunities Group Ltd and are to undertake refurbishment to an existing building and the new build of 22 apartments. Works will commence immediately and we estimate we will be on site approximately 52 weeks.
We are members of the Considerate Construction Scheme and all our sites are monitored on a regular basis by scheme assessors to ensure we present a professional and positive image of the construction industry. We endeavour to minimise disruption for our neighbours, and respect the environment at all times. For any inconvenience which may be caused, may we offer our sincere apologies.
Any concerns you may have can be addressed to our site agent, Rob Taylor, who will be on site at all times and is happy to help you.
Kind Regards
Andrew Coates
Construction Director for and behalf of Strategic Team Group
Tel: 01977 55 55 50
Fax: 01977 55 55 09
No Left Turn.
On Friday 3rd of September between 07:45hrs and 08:45hrs local officers carried out an operation at the junction of Buckle Lane and Bradford Road. The purpose was to record any vehicles making an illegal left turn from Buckle Lane onto Bradford Road. 7 vehicles were duly recorded and warning letters have been issued. Please be aware that this junction will continue to be monitored and we would urge motorists to observe the rules for this junction.
