Neighbourhood Watch - Wellington, Telford

Missing Cat - Exeter Drive, Wellington

Hugo has not been home since Monday night he is microchipped & neutered age 9 his number is 981000006476013

We have shared it on Telford & district cats protection .

Please let us know if you have seen Hugo

Thank you

There have sadly been a few bicycle thefts in the area.

Please see the below for advice on keeping your bike safe:

If/when reporting your bike stolen, police will ask you to provide the frame number, serial number, make and model of your bike. It is therefore advisable that you keep a record of these, along with a photograph.

It is worth investing in a good quality lock, such as a D lock. If you can combine it with a robust chain and padlock - even better!

You can also register your bike on the national database Bike Register, which police check, in the event of recovering a bicycle.

https://www.bikeregister.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA3L6PBhBvEiwAINlJ9OYfHgc8KkMRyHsVmKWZwVflNcIZJEibiJ2JsI3a4pOLxHcY74Y-2BoCkFQQAvD_BwE

BikeRegister - The National Cycle Database National Cycle

On 29 January 2022 eight new rules are being introduced, along with 49 updates to existing rules, to better protect more vulnerable road users.

The main new rules are as follows. ⤵️

Rule H1 – A new hierarchy of road users

This is the most significant change and says that road users who can do the greatest harm (those driving large vehicles) have the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger they pose to other road users.

The new hierarchy of road users is:

- Pedestrians 🚶‍♀️👩🏼‍🦼👨🏼‍🦯
- Cyclists 🚴🏻‍♀️
- Horse riders 🏇
- Motorcyclists 🏍
- Cars/taxis 🚕
- Vans/minibuses 🚌
- Large passenger vehicles/heavy goods vehicles 🚛

Rule H2 – for drivers, motorcyclists, horse drawn vehicles, horse riders and cyclists

This give a new priority for pedestrians at junctions, and states:

- At a junction you should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which or from which you are turning.
- You MUST give way to pedestrians on or waiting to cross a zebra crossing, and to pedestrians and cyclists on or waiting to cross a parallel crossing.
- Horse riders should also give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing, and to pedestrians and cyclists on a parallel crossing.
- Wait to turn near cyclists or horse riders.

Rule H3: New priority for cyclists when cars are turning

- This rules states that other road users should not cut across cyclists, horse riders or horse drawn vehicles going ahead when you are turning into or out of a junction or changing direction or lane.

- It says that you should not turn at a junction if to do so would cause the cyclist, horse rider or horse drawn vehicle going straight ahead to stop or swerve. You should stop and wait for a safe gap in the flow of cyclists if necessary.

West Mercia Police are also appealing for people who believe they may have had items taken from their vehicles to contact us quoting reference 22/5434/22 of 17 January, after a number of items were recovered. We believe the owners of the items may not be aware their vehicles were broken in to.

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/news/west-mercia/news/2022/january/two-arrested-for-thefts-from-vehicles-in-telford/

Two arrested for thefts from vehicles in Telford Two people have been arrested in connection with a number of thefts from vehicles in Telford.

Wellington

We have been advised that someone broke in to a car on Saville Close, Wellington overnight.

If anyone has any information or any CCTV footage, please inform the Police

Please remember to park your vehicle in a well lit area.

Remove any personal belongings.

Please remember to lock your vehicle

Thank you

Warning

Car thieves are operating in the local area.

In the last 24hrs, we have been notified of 3 thefts from cars.

2 cars were targeted in Dothill. Another car was targeted in Arleston.

Please ensure you park your car in a well lit area. Remove all items before you leave your car.

Ensure you lock it before you leave your car unattended.

Please share

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/urgent-warning-issued-over-dangerous-22284005

Urgent warning issued over dangerous advent calendar which could harm kids Mums and dads have been warned over a new fidget toy advent calendar doing the rounds.

Due to our local fire brigade attending a controlled burn within our community this evening, we would like to remind our fellow neighbours of some important information

https://www.telford.gov.uk/info/20358/pollution/103/smoke_nuisances

Message from Amber Watch

We only respond to these incidents when a 999 call has been made from someone who is not sure whether it is a “controlled” burn or not. Or if it’s been left unattended etc. If a controlled burn becomes a nuisance for neighbours, they should report this to the council.

Thank you

For the second year running, we want to hear your thoughts about crime, community, and how effective Neighbourhood Watch is.

www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CL72YGJ

The survey is open to the public across England and Wales, regardless of whether they live in a Neighbourhood Watch area or not.

The results will enable us to better understand on a national and regional level crime, fear of crime and benchmark whether membership to a Neighbourhood Watch scheme, or living in a Neighbourhood Watch area, has an impact on levels of crime, concern about crime, neighbourliness, and the willingness of communities to work together.

Last year our survey received just over 30,000 responses from across England and Wales providing us with a rich and useful set of data. This year we will be able to compare our data to last year’s results.

Please share this survey across all the various communities which you belong to whether they be a Neighbourhood Watch community or other such as sport, religious or work community. This will help us receive a good balance of responses from Neighbourhood Watch members and non-members which will enable us to compare experiences between these two groups.

www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CL72YGJ

Sharing on behalf of a parent

This happened at Pussycats Nightclub, Wellington

This is to just warn people that this happened to my daughter on Saturday night at a nightclub in Telford we are 99.9% sure that she was injected with something she has been out of it for the last three days please be careful when you’re out and about

Please make others aware that this has happened

Thank you

Wellington - Appeal for information

This car was parked on Hollies Road, Wellington on Sunday 31st October 2021.

At approx 12:20am, another vehicle hit this car and didn't stop or leave any details.

The car was hit from the back end to the front. From the paint that has been left on this car, it would appear that a red vehicle has hit it.

If you witnessed this incident, please contact the Police on 101 or alternatively, please report via www.westmercia.police.uk

If you live on Hollies Road, Wellington and you have CCTV, please check your footage to see if this incident has been captured.

Thank you

Community Alert

We have been made aware of a few instances of this tiktok trend taking place within several of our local communities.

Incidents have been reported to the Police. We are pleased to share a statement from West Mercia Police about these incidents.

Parents/Carers of children, please ensure you read this community alert. Please make your children aware that there will be consequences & the police will be involved if they are found to be causing a nuisance to others.

Please remind your child/children to be considerate of others especially the elderly.

Thank you

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a report of arson in Wellington.

It happened around 1.30am on Saturday 23 October in Cherry Tree Close.

Officers would like to identify a person who was riding a dark-coloured bicycle and wearing a dark top and light-coloured trousers with thick reflective horizontal strips.

Anyone who may have seen this person, captured them on dash cam or has any other information about this incident is asked to get in touch.

Anyone with information can visit https://orlo.uk/mbW6j quoting incident 56 of 23 October.

Neighbour Disputes

We are aware that there have been some disputes between neighbours within our community

Please see some useful information about how to recognise "Neighbour Disputes" & advice on how to deal with them.

If children involved, please make contact with Family Connect

https://www.familyconnecttelford.co.uk/site/index.php

Between today and 21st November 2021, Neighbourhood Watch will be running a new campaign "Say no to ASB"

During the campaign, we will be providing useful information to our scheme members and social media followers about recognising, recording & reporting anti social behaviour.

We launched our scheme in August 2020, as anti social behaviour had increased within our community. Since then, it has dramatically reduced due to the work that we have done with the Police, the council and our local councillor.

It's important that we are all aware of what anti social behaviour is and what can be done to record and report it.

Watch this space for more information coming soon!

Warning to all residents

Be Vigilant, Wellington. Be vigilant ⚠️ Meese Close, Wellington.

A tenant of ours scared off a couple people early hours around 2am this morning at Meese Close in Wellington, trying to break in through the fence to gain access to the garden. We assume they were looking to break in (as the house was previously broken into earlier this year between tenants) but regardless they were trying to break the fence. Just keep your eyes and ears peeled in the area. It was very dark so no descriptions unfortunately.

Please see some useful information on how to protect your boundaries

https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/crime-prevention/crime-prevention-toolkits/burglaries/perimeter

Perimeter | Neighbourhood Watch Network | Outdoor External Burglary Prevention Tips Fences and shrubbery The location and appearance of fences, gates, trees and hedges are all important in determining whether a property is a high or low risk for a burglar. You want to eliminate possible hiding areas, or easy ways of gaining entry. Overgrown bushes and trees can make it easier for a...

Another example of a scam text message. Please do not click on links within messages like this. Forward the message to 7726. They will then ask for the mobile number that sent the message to you. Please delete and block the number to prevent any further messages being sent

Everyone should be able to enjoy fireworks safely, whether at an organised display or in their back garden. Here you’ll find out the law around using fireworks as well as how to stay safe, and report those using fireworks in a dangerous or threatening way.

Fireworks and the lawWhat time can fireworks be used?
Fireworks can be used in the UK any time from 7am to 11pm.

Exceptions are:

Bonfire night: 7am to midnight
New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year: 7am to 1am the following day
Categories of fireworks
category one: ‘Throwdown fireworks’ including firecrackers, bangers and party poppers
categories two and three: ‘Adult fireworks’ available in shops
category four: Professional display fireworks available from specialist suppliers
Who can use fireworks?
According to The Fireworks Regulations 2004 and The Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015:

anyone over 18 can buy, carry or use category one, two and three fireworks
anyone over 16 can only buy, carry or use category one fireworks
anyone over 12 can buy Christmas crackers
only licensed professionals can buy, carry and use category 4 fireworks
unless part of an organised event by licensed professionals, fireworks cannot be used on the street or in a public place
it’s an offence to throw or set off any firework (including sparklers and category 1 fireworks) in or into any highway, street, thoroughfare or public space
What is the impact of firework misuse?
Used irresponsibly, fireworks can cause damage to property and do significant harm to people and animals. Not only is there a danger from fireworks exploding, they can also pose a serious fire risk as well.

This is why members of the public may only use fireworks on private property, such as their back gardens, and only licensed professionals can use them in public places.

What you can do
If a local retailer is selling adult fireworks to people under 18, please report it to your local Trading Standards.

If children are setting off fireworks in your area, our first advice is to ask them politely to stop. It’s possible they’re unaware that they are breaking the law. If you know their parents, perhaps ask them to intervene.

If you’re having an ongoing problem with people setting off fireworks, please report antisocial behaviour to the Police, via the link below

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/ro/report/asb/asb/report-antisocial-behaviour/

🚴 Your child can learn to ride their bike this October half term with one of Travel Telford's learn to ride courses such as Bikeability (suitable for ages 4 – 12 years).

There are still spaces available… for more information on the sessions, dates and types of courses available visit 👉 https://orlo.uk/Courseinfo_yIO4L

📍 Bikeability takes place at the Telford Bike Hub, next to the Visitor Centre.

🚲 Book online here 👉 https://orlo.uk/bookonline_OfAY6

Mobile Police Station

The mobile police station will be in Wellington & Arleston in the next few days.

On 23rd October 2021, the mobile police station will be in Wellington Town Centre from 2pm

On 26th October 2021, the mobile police station will be at Arleston Community Centre from 15:00pm - 16:00pm

On 29th October 2021, the mobile police station will be in Wellington Town Centre from 2pm

If you have any concerns about crime within our community, we recommend that you pop along and speak to our local Police team

Predator William Fone, 71, was finally brought to justice this week after a nine-year period of abuse in the 1980s.

Shrewsbury Crown Court heard that the impact of Fone’s abuse led to the girl having trouble at school, self-harming and had made it difficult for her to build relationships as an adult.

Fone, of Mill Farm Drive, Stirchley, Telford, was found guilty of 13 counts of indecent assault and two of buggery.

Pa******le jailed for 14 years after vile abuse of girl A pa******le who abused a girl for a number of years has been jailed for 14 years.

Covid Scam

Another example of a covid scam text message.

Please do not click any links contained in messages like this one.

Forward the message to 7726

7726 will ask you to confirm the mobile number that the message was sent from.

Once this has been done, block the number that has sent the message.

Delete the message

Distraction Burglary - Warning

Please be aware of a possible Distraction Burglary technique that has happened in Shropshire.

A female (suspect) knocks on the door and discloses that her cat is missing and subsequently convincing the victim to allow her access to search the garden.

Whilst this is happening further suspects (males) enter the house and take items.

Please refuse entry and contact the Police, with as much of a description of anyone trying to use this excuse to enter your property.

You can call the Police on 101 or report online via www.westmercia.police.uk

Thank you

Taking a moment to stop and think can keep you and your money safe.

Remember you can forward suspicious emails to [email protected] and suspected scam texts to your mobile network provider by forwarding them to 7726. An easy way to remember 7726 is that they are the numbers on your telephone keypad that spell out the word ‘SPAM’.

Please keep us in mind when parking your vehicle.

Yesterday we faced difficulties getting to a serious fire in Shrewsbury, where a man had to be rescued from the building, due to the parking on the road.

This can cause delays when every second matters.

Park considerately and help us get to you faster.

https://shropshirefire.gov.uk/news/fire-service-urges-motorists-park-considerately-following-shrewsbury-fire

For the second year running, we want to hear your thoughts about crime, community, and how effective Neighbourhood Watch is.

www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CL72YGJ

The survey is open to the public across England and Wales, regardless of whether they live in a Neighbourhood Watch area or not.

The results will enable us to better understand on a national and regional level crime, fear of crime and benchmark whether membership to a Neighbourhood Watch scheme, or living in a Neighbourhood Watch area, has an impact on levels of crime, concern about crime, neighbourliness, and the willingness of communities to work together.

Last year our survey received just over 30,000 responses from across England and Wales providing us with a rich and useful set of data. This year we will be able to compare our data to last year’s results.

Please share this survey across all the various communities which you belong to whether they be a Neighbourhood Watch community or other such as sport, religious or work community. This will help us receive a good balance of responses from Neighbourhood Watch members and non-members which will enable us to compare experiences between these two groups.

www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CL72YGJ

⚠️ Beware ⚠️

With Bonfire Night just a few weeks away, West Mercia Police have shared some useful information about Fireworks & the law.

Everyone should be able to enjoy fireworks safely, whether at an organised display or in their back garden. Here you’ll find out the law around using fireworks as well as how to stay safe, and report those using fireworks in a dangerous or threatening way.



Fireworks and the law

What time can fireworks be used?

Fireworks can be used in the UK any time from 7am to 11pm.

Exceptions are:

Bonfire night: 7am to midnight
New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year: 7am to 1am the following day


Categories of fireworks

category one: ‘Throwdown fireworks’ including firecrackers, bangers and party poppers
categories two and three: ‘Adult fireworks’ available in shops
category four: Professional display fireworks available from specialist suppliers


Who can use fireworks?

According to The Fireworks Regulations 2004 and The Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015:

anyone over 18 can buy, carry or use category one, two and three fireworks
anyone over 16 can only buy, carry or use category one fireworks
anyone over 12 can buy Christmas crackers
only licensed professionals can buy, carry and use category 4 fireworks
unless part of an organised event by licensed professionals, fireworks cannot be used on the street or in a public place
it’s an offence to throw or set off any firework (including sparklers and category 1 fireworks) in or into any highway, street, thoroughfare or public space


What is the impact of firework misuse?

Used irresponsibly, fireworks can cause damage to property and do significant harm to people and animals. Not only is there a danger from fireworks exploding, they can also pose a serious fire risk as well.

This is why members of the public may only use fireworks on private property, such as their back gardens, and only licensed professionals can use them in public places.



What you can do

If a local retailer is selling adult fireworks to people under 18, please report it to your local Trading Standards.

If children are setting off fireworks in your area, our first advice is to ask them politely to stop. It’s possible they’re unaware that they are breaking the law. If you know their parents, perhaps ask them to intervene.

If you’re having an ongoing problem with people setting off fireworks, please report antisocial behaviour to us.

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/ro/report/asb/asb/report-antisocial-behaviour/

Man emerged onto pavement before being hit by lorry, inquest hears A man who was hit by a lorry on a main road in Wellington was intent on taking his own life, a coroner has said.

The Safer Neighbourhood Teams often receive reports about disputes between neighbours.

We don’t always see eye-to-eye with our neighbours, but in most cases simply talking peacefully to one another is the best way to solve a problem. However, if talking hasn’t worked or you can’t discuss the issue with your neighbour, find out how you can get help to resolve the issue.


Common types of neighbour disputes
Living in such close proximity to one another, it’s no surprise that disputes with neighbours can get heated quite quickly. The most common ones relate to:

noise, such as loud music and barking dogs

parking

property boundaries

overgrowing trees and hedges

children playing in the street

It’s important to note that most of these cases are not matters for the police, although there are some circumstances when you should contact us. You can read more information on who to report matters to below.

What is the impact?

Disagreements between neighbours, however small, can fester over time and do lasting damage to your relationships in the long term. That’s why we would always encourage you to raise your concerns with one another and find amicable solutions as early as possible.

If you can’t resolve a dispute with a neighbour it can really wear you down. This can have a serious effect on your quality of life, especially if it leads to you feeling threatened, isolated or scared in your own home or community. If this is the case, we would strongly advise you to take action using the steps below.

What you can do

Our first advice is always to talk to your neighbour if possible and try to resolve the issue peacefully. If you have a difference of opinion, see if you can find a compromise that works for both of you, such as no loud music after 11pm.
More advice on resolving neighbour disputes.

If talking hasn’t worked
If you live in rented property or social housing, your landlord or housing association may be able to help you.
If the problem involves noise, such as a loud party or dogs barking, please contact your local council as this isn’t a police matter.

For disagreements over boundary walls, fences, trees or hedges, contact Citizens Advice for free information and support.

In some cases you may also want to contact a solicitor. You can also refer to government guidance on the Party Wall etc Act 1996.

For more information on reporting a civil dispute, please use our online civil dispute reporting service.

If you feel targeted or intimidated
If the problems have escalated or you’ve been threatened, verbally abused, or personally targeted please report the crime to us.

We would rather hear from you, and find ways to help, than find out that you were suffering in silence

Have you signed up to receive alerts from your local policing team via Neighbourhood Matters?

When you sign up you can choose exactly what sort of alerts you want to receive and how you receive them, whether that be by email, text or phone call

Sign up via www.neighbourhoodmatters.co.uk

Have you signed up to receive alerts from your local policing team via Neighbourhood Matters?

If you have we hope you feel more informed in your community! ☺️

If you haven’t signed up yet …. When you sign up you can choose exactly what sort of alerts you want to receive and how you receive them, whether that be by email, text or phone call.

https://orlo.uk/AGPyO

You may have heard the term 'modern slavery', but what is it?

Modern slavery is the illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. It covers a wide range of abuse and exploitation including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, forced labour, criminal exploitation and organ harvesting.

Victims of modern slavery can be any age, gender, nationality and ethnicity. They are tricked or threatened into work and may feel unable to leave or report the crime through fear or intimidation. They may not recognise themselves as a victim.

Signs

Modern slavery could be happening in your community so it’s important you know the signs that could indicate someone is a victim of this crime.

The signs aren’t always obvious but there are some that you may notice:

do they look scruffy, malnourished or injured?

are they acting anxious, afraid or unable to make eye contact?

are they doing long hours, wearing unsuitable clothing or have the wrong equipment for the job?

is where they are living overcrowded, poorly maintained or are the curtains always closed?

do they behave like they’re being instructed by someone else, picked up/dropped off at the same time and place every day or don’t have access to money or identification?


Types of slavery
Types of modern slavery include:

Human trafficking – adults and children are traded so they can be exploited by others for commercial gain.

Find out more about human trafficking.

Forced labour – victims are forced to work against their will, often working very long hours for little or no pay in dire conditions under verbal or physical threats of violence to them or their families. It can happen in many sectors of the economy.

Sexual exploitation – victims are pressurised to perform non-consensual or abusive sexual acts, such as prostitution, es**rt work and po*******hy. Women and children make up the majority of victims, but men can also be affected.

Criminal exploitation – often controlled and maltreated, victims are forced into crimes such as cannabis cultivation or pickpocketing against their will. They might also have their benefits taken over by their exploiter.

Organ harvesting – the illegal removal of a person's internal organs which can then be sold.

Report it
Communities have an important role to play in recognising abuse. If you recognise any of the above signs and suspect someone may be a victim of modern slavery, tell someone. You will always be taken seriously and protection and support is available.

To report a suspicion or seek advice you can contact the Modern Slavery Helpline confidentially on 08000 121 700. This is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

You can report modern slavery online or call us on 101 at any time to report an incident. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service on 18001 101.

Should you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Always call 999 if there is a crime in action or immediate threat to life. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service 18000 or text us on 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service.

Further advice and support

Modern Slavery Helpline
Information and advice on modern slavery.
The Salvation Army
Immediate and intensive support to ensure victims of trafficking are given the best possible chance of recovery.
Migrant Help
Support services for adult victims of human trafficking.
Kalayaan
Advice, advocacy and support services for migrant domestic workers.
Medaille Trust
Helps women, young men and children who have been freed from human trafficking.
Barnardo's
Provides direct, specialist support to trafficked children.