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20 bags of dog dirt were collected from Barton Recreation Ground football pitch before the match Saturday morning. Would you want your children to play football on a pitch covered in dog faeces?
Please pick you your dog’s poo and remind others to do the same if you see anyone not clearing up after their dog.
Failure to do so could result in up to a £100 fixed penalty notice fine or up to £1000 if the case goes to court.
It’s only 5th January and we’ve already received eight reports of fraud since the start of the year…
Fraud is a vast and ever-evolving area of crime, and one which our officers are fighting every day.
For more advice on the different types of fraud and how to protect yourself and your loved ones, visit the dedicated pages on our website.
Please continue to report minor road damage on the CCC Highways site. Many potholes opened up on all our roads after the frosts a few weeks ago. Highways have marked up many of them for repairs but please report any that have been missed. The website is minor repairs.
A new 30 mph sign has been ordered for Wimpole Road. This has been down for some months now and we will continue to keep our MVAS sign on Wimpole Road until a new 30 mph sign has been installed.
As your elected Police and Crime Commissioner, an important part of my job is to set the budget for policing for the coming year. That means making sure the Chief Constable has the resources he needs to effectively police Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
We are all aware of the tremendous pressures caused by the current cost-of-living crisis however it is important to remember that inflation applies to policing as well, with police vehicles, fuel and training all costing more than they did this time last year.
Police funding comes from two main sources: around 56% from central government and the remainder from the policing part of council tax, paid for by local residents.
Whilst we continue to face these financial challenges, we need to remember that our police officers and staff continue to work tirelessly to keep us all safe.
The good news is we have seen police officer numbers continually rise to record numbers (1,732 expected by March 2023) across our county. This is due to both the government’s national police officer recruitment programme (which pays for those new recruits) and the increase paid by you in your 2022/23 council tax bill which ensures officers have all the necessary training and equipment to carry out their jobs effectively.
I would be grateful if you could take a few moments to give me your views as I consider increasing the policing part of the council tax by 5.8%. This equates to 19p per week for a property in Band A, or 29p per week for a Band D.
This would enable the Chief Constable to support, train and equip the record number of officers we have in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
You can find the survey on my webpage – it runs until Friday 13th January 2023 at 17:00
If you would prefer to give your views by telephone, please speak to a member of my team on 0300 333 3456 or email: ku.ec1781184208ilop.1781184208sbmac1781184208@ccp-1781184208sbmac1781184208.
Many thanks for your time.
Darryl
Have you spotted elves lurking in the bushes? Some are hiding in the snow while others play tricks inside.
Please send your photos if you spot any and my own little elf will load it on our website.
As a result of the snow and ice, Greater Cambridge Shared Waste bin collection crews were not able to empty bins on some streets today. Bin lorries have only been able to safely empty bins on those streets that have been gritted as it is too dangerous and slippery for the vehicles to drive down un-treated roads. The freezing temperatures have also had an impact on the trucks themselves – with bin lifting mechanics failing. The safety of bin crews must come first.
If all the bins on your street have not been emptied, we will not be able to return until the next collection day so please bring your bins back in and put them out again on your next collection day. Bin crews will then do their very best to remove additional waste left alongside wheelie bins for these properties when they come back for your next scheduled collection. For blue bins, this means one transparent clear sack of recycling plus one bundle of cardboard. Put any glass inside the blue bin and bundles of cardboard must be of a size which will fit inside an empty bin with the lid closed. For black bins, this will be up to two extra black bin bags for those households that need it. Bin crews are not able to collect additional green bin waste that is not in an authorised additional green bin.
The bin crews are working hard to try and empty as many bins as possible, and Greater Cambridge Shared Waste apologise for any inconvenience. The freezing weather conditions are making their jobs especially hard at the moment.
With the first real cold snap of Winter upon us, we are delighted to pass on a very generous invitation from both Barton Baptist Church and the Hoops to invite residents in for a cup of tea and a biscuit on the house between 2.30 and 4p.m. on Tuesday afternoons, beginning with the Baptist Church on Tuesday 13th December. The Hoops will host the tea on Tuesday 20th December and 27th December then back to the Baptist Church on 10th January.
Both the welcome and the rooms will be lovely and warm – a cosy place to escape the festive rush for a chat and some Winter cheer. All are welcome.
Energy Efficiency Upgrades and available funding for Cambridgeshire residents.
In social media polls, 43% of people said they left presents under their tree ahead of Christmas Eve, which sadly can be a temptation for opportunist burglars.
Police are asking people to consider hiding gifts away until Christmas Eve to help prevent burglaries in the run up to Christmas.
Typically, the force sees an increase in burglaries in the winter months, but many of these burglaries are done by chance, and can often be prevented by people taking simple steps to help ensure their home doesn’t become a target.
Between June and August this year, there were 40 reported burglaries in South Cambridgeshire. So far, there has been a 45 per cent increase, with 58 reported burglaries between September to November.
The county’s Acquisitive Crime Teams are working hard to catch offenders and put them before the courts and proactive target offenders before they can commit offences.
Detective Sergeant Justin Parr said: “With the Christmas festivities upon us, it’s so important to ensure your home is protected to the best ability from burglars.
“Many people go away during the festivities, and I would advise against advertising it on social media. Most people have many friends on social media networks and they in turn have friends so people you may not know well could become aware of your plans. I would suggest only telling trusted friends, family, and neighbours if your house will be unoccupied.”
Det Sgt Parr also advised keeping Christmas presents out of sight.
He said: “Avoid putting presents under the tree until Christmas morning. Instead, keep them in closed wardrobes or cupboards, or underneath beds. That way they are not visible from outside.
“If you are discarding packaging for your new gifts, break down any boxes and put them in the bin, not beside it. Burglars target properties where they can see expensive gifts have been opened.”
Other advice includes:
This year, officers have worked hard to secure convictions of tens of burglars caught in the county, with sentences totalling more than 84 years.
Det Sgt Parr added: “The Acquisitive Crime Teams across the county will continue to catch offenders, and we’re pleased to have successfully prosecuted 29 burglars since the beginning of the year. Burglars won’t stop this Christmas, but please help us to help you, and protect your home where you can.
“We hope you do not need us over the festive period but if you do, we will be here”.
Over the month, we will be sharing top tips and advice across our various social media channels. Keep an eye on Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s Facebook page and @CambsCops to follow the campaign.
For more burglary crime prevention advice, visit Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s website.
Reminder that the Christmas Tree Lights will be switched on tomorrow (Saturday) between 4 pm and 6 pm. All welcome!