Neighbourhood Watch

The aims of Neighbourhood Watch are:

1) To improve and maintain the quality of the area.
2) To reduce opportunities for crime.
3) To encourage people to be caring neighbours and look after mutual interests.
4) To improve communications between residents, the Local Authority & Police and to deter criminal elements.

Neighbourhood Watch is concerned with prevention and deterrence of crime and encouraging a pro-security culture for the village.

Through communication & cooperation, neighbours can work together to protect and improve their community by:

1) Reporting suspicious people and incidents to the police.
2) Keeping “an eye” on neighbours’ properties and
3) Sharing awareness between Police and Local Authority about crime problems and community issues & how they could be tackled
which can impact on the community’s well being.

Rolleston NHW co-ordinators now hold quarterly meetings to enable any specific scheme’s views and concerns to be discussed with other co-ordinators in the village. In addition to general NHW matters it is hoped to have guest speakers on a variety of subjects including Crime Prevention, Home Security, Trading Standards, Community Wardens etc. The meetings are held on the first Monday of every third month (March, June, September & December) starting at 7.30pm in the Methodist Chapel - and are open to the residents of Rolleston on Dove, so please come along and participate in developing a safer community. See the Village Diary for further details.

Do you only consider the scheme when renewing your house insurance? Or, do you feel that to be a member you have to be nosy? Perhaps you are concerned enough about your neighbourhood and would like to try to make a difference?

A local scheme can bring together neighbours to discuss issues of concern, to work together for everyone’s benefit and help build community spirit. It can reduce the opportunity for criminal activity by making it difficult for would-be criminals to act. Belonging to an active and visible scheme acts as a deterrent against criminal activity and anti-social behaviour. The fear of crime is often reduced. Most people’s fear of crime is far greater than the chances of its actually happening. It can be very reassuring to some vulnerable groups to know that their neighbours are looking out for them.

Whilst many areas of the village have a NHW scheme in place some have no representation. If you do not have a local scheme and would like to start one, why not attend one of these meetings - or contact on 01785 235 938.

Neighbourhood Watch Volunteers Announced (Spring 2008)

Rolleston is very fortunate in that two new volunteers have come forward to coordinate this important function for the village. They introduce themselves below –

I have volunteered to be the chairman of Neighbourhood Watch for the village of Rolleston on Dove. Initially from a background in industry, I worked in the National Health Service for 35 years before retiring in February 2007. Whilst in the Health Service I trained in security and risk management including the law, incident investigation, prevention and deterrence.

John Wyers

I have lived in Rolleston now for 30 years and worked for the local educational authority for 27 years with disaffected adolescents .I have a particular interest in the environment and ensuring Rolleston continues to be a safe and pleasant place to live for everyone and in particular for the future.
I have been involved with neighbourhood watch for Fairfield Avenue for a number of years and have taken on the post of Secretary because I am anxious for N.W. to continue in Rolleston and as I feel it serves a very useful purpose.

Sheila Hallmark

Announcement

Please note: Emma Skelton, Neighbourhood Watch Manager, has announced she will be leaving on 22 February 2008. East Staffordshire Borough Council and Staffordshire Police are having discussions as to the future staffing and funding of Neighbourhood Watch, and further details will be announced once known. In the meantime please direct enquiries to or , ESBC Community Safety manager.

Feedback

Please use this form to submit any ideas, concerns and general feedback. If you wish to receive a reply, please include your name and e-mail address.

Please be patient while waiting for the form to be processed. If you have any problems submitting the form - for example you are not redirected to the acknowledgement page - please contact (tel. 01785 235 938).

NOTE: Reporting of crime should primarily go through the Police on 08453 30 20 10 (non-emergency) or
don't forget Crimestoppers - it's free confidential and you may receive a reward for information

If there is any danger or risk to life, or a crime is in progress, please dial 999.

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Community beat officers (CBOs) and PCSOs can be contacted on 08453 303132. An automated prompt will ask callers to enter a 0 followed by the particular officer’s collar number. PC Dave Lear (the beat policeman for the Rolleston area is 3530)

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Last updated: 15 March 2008