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7/8/2007 RCSF Circulars (0004) : Index of Content (Updated @ 8-7-2007)
1) RCSF Circular @ 8-7-2007 : Fire Commander's Safety Advice + Top 10 London Policing Priorities + Youth-Related Crimes + "Secret Crimes" / British Crime Survey ( Web Link : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!158.entry ) 2) RCSF Circular @ 5-7-2007 : Arson / CCTV + Terrorism + Household Waste + Rubbish Bin Raider / Identity Theft + Flyripping + Smoking Ban + Road Closure on 8-7-2007
Part (1) : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!149.entry Part (2) : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!148.entry 3) RCSF Circular @ 23-6-07 : Fire/Arson Photo-Report + Credit Card Crime + Bermondsey Dispersal Zone (16-7-07) + Summer Holiday (CCTV+Arson+RAM) + Tour de France / Road Closures (8-7-07)
Part (1) : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!146.entry
Part (2) : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!145.entry 4) RCSF Circular @ 3-6-2007 : Members' Feedback / SD SNT 24-5-2007 Meeting Report + Youth Crime + 2007-8 Cleaner Greener Safer Funding + Rotherhithe Wildlife Project + Stave Hill Ecological Park on Community Channel TV Part (1) : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!136.entry Part (2) : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!135.entry 5) RCSF Circular @ 28-5-2007 : 4th Anniversary Special Edition : Crime Statistics to 30-4-2007 + SD SNT Ward Panel Meeting on 24-5-2007 & London Policing Priorities + Road Safety + RCSF Contacts List. (Web Link : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!133.entry)
RCSF Circular @ 8-7-2007 : Fire Commander's Safety Advice + Top 10 London Policing Priorities + Youth-Related Crimes + "Secret Crimes" / British Crime Survey----- Original Message -----
From: kam Hong Leung
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 12:30 PM
Subject: RCSF Circular @ 8-7-2007 : Fire Commander's Safety Advice + Top 10 London Policing Priorities + Youth-Related Crimes + "Secret Crimes" / British Crime Survey Dear Friends
1) Members News
a) Val Shawcross – Summer 2007 Newsletter
Web Link : http://www.valshawcross.com/files/news/2007SummerNewsletter.pdf
b) Chief Inspector Bradley Walter - Departure from Southwark Police & RCSF
Congratulations to Bradley who has been promoted to Chief Inspector and left Southwark Police. A big THANK YOU for his contribution to RCSF over the years and best wishes for his future. Bradley has helped improve "Public Understanding" of "Youth-Related Crimes" via his contribution in the second part of a 3-part sesies on the subject titled : Youth Crime Under The Spotlight : We Should Be Cracking Down On Youth Crime [ Southwark News on 30-10-2003 (Page 13) ] (Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!497.entry ) [Please also see Item (4) below]
Please see the email below from Southwark Borough Fire Commander Andy Snazell for your information and help "Spread The Words".
Kam
Please find a short piece about the fire safety work we undertake both in the Rotherhithe area and across the borough
The London Fire Brigade have used their resources to provide a broad range of Community Safety Initiatives in Southwark but one of their most popular has been Home Fire Safety Visits (HFSV). In 2006/7 over 1250 HFSV were conducted in the area covered by Dockhead Fire Station, which is responsible for the Rotherhithe Community area.
HFSV are conducted by both front line Firefighters and our partner organisations and have been so popular because they are designed to provide residents with fire safety information specifically tailored to the individual and their circumstances. Fires in the home are the main cause of fire deaths and getting a smoke alarm (provided free as part of an HFSV), maintaining it and having an individually prepared escape plan can dramatically reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
There are numerous ways of booking up an HFSV ranging from calling in at Dockhead Fire Station (8 Wolseley Street, SE1 2BP), ringing us free on 08000 28 44 28, emailing us at smokealarms@london-fire.gov.uk or even logging on to the new national e-fire web site and completing a home visit request at https://www.fire.gov.uk/Home+safety/IsYourHomeSafe/HomeVisit.htm . Finally, if you would prefer not to have a personal visit from or to London Fire Brigade but would still like some fire safety advice you could log on to the London Fire Web Site and download our “Fire Safety in the Home” booklet at http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/fire_safety/media/fire_safety_in_the_home.pdf
Please contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Andy Snazell
Borough Commander
LB Southwark
Office 020 7587 2281
Mobile 07736 123900
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LONDON FIRE BRIGADE
Live in London? Free home safety visits - free smoke alarm?
Freephone 08000 28 44 28
Go to London Fire at www.london-fire.gov.uk/firesafety
Visit the London Fire Brigade Shop at www.lfbshop.co.uk
3) MPA & MPS : Public Consultation on Policing Priorities 2008-2009 - Top 10 Priorities Please access the two web links below for information about the top 10 Policing Priorities identified by MPA (Metropolitan Police Authority) and MPS (Metropolitan Police Service), what they are already doing about these issues and what some participants of previous Public Consultations have said about them. 4) "Girls in the Mob" - Young Women in Street Violence [Source : METRO @ 5-7-2007 (Page 19)] Web Link for accessing the press report : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!317.entry Please also see Item (1b) above.
5) "Secret Crimes" Pushed Total over 14m a Year [ Source : METRO @ 26-6-2007 (Page 7) ] Web Link : http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=54591&in_page_id=34 The Home Office uses two sets of statistics to measure crime – those recorded by the police, and The British Crime Survey ("BCS"), which is based on people's experiences and is judged to be more reliable. However, BCS ignores many crimes against people who have been repeat victims and caps the number of times a victim can be targeted by an offender at five incidents a year. Furthermore, it also misses out whole sections of crime altogether. For example, it does not record crimes against under-16s. Criminology professors Graham Farrell and Ken Pease, who wrote the report for Civitas, say the five-crime limit is 'truly bizarre' and 'misleading'. They have calculated that the 'uncapped' crime figure is more than 14 million – 3 million higher than the current 11 million-a-year estimate.
1) RCSF : The Origin & Terms of Business + Local Intelligence Report Template
Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!603.entry
2) RCSF Blog Visitors' Guide
Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!738.entry
3) RCSF : Members & Contacts - Index of Content
Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!862.entry
4) News & Politics - Index of Content
Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!855.entry
5) RCSF Circulars - Index of Content
Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!863.entry
6) Rotherhithe Crime Statistics & Survey - Index of Content
Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!854.entry
Please "Spread the Words"to other People of Rotherhithe (Residents, Visitors & Workers) to help build a Safer, More Caring and More Giving Rotherhithe Community where people will want to Live, Visit and Work.
All best wishes
Kam
Founder, Owner & Manager
Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum (“RCSF”)
(Email : kam@khleung.fsnet.co.uk) (Website : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com)
“By Words the Mind is Winged” – Aristophanes, dramatist (c. 448 – 385 BCE)
7/5/2007 RCSF Circular @ 5-7-2007 (Part 1) : Arson / CCTV + Terrorism + Household Waste + Rubbish Bin Raider / Identity Theft + Flyripping + Smoking Ban + Road Closure on 8-7-2007START OF PART (1)
RCSF Circular @ 5-7-2007 : Arson / CCTV + Terrorism + Household Waste + Rubbish Bin Raider / Identity Theft + Flyripping + Smoking Ban + Road Closure on 8-7-2007
Part (2) : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!148.entry ======================================== Dear Friends
1) Members News Russia Dock Woodland : Temporary Ground Maintenance Contact (e.g. For reporting Unlocked Motorcycle Barrier Gates) Paul Highman (RCSF Member) (Email : Paul.Highman@southwark.gov.uk ) (Tel : 020 7237 8408) (Mobile : 07944 558312) is the temporary contact person until the appointment for the replacement of Chris Rice who retired on 29-6-2007. Chris has made numerous contribution to our collective efforts in pursuing the business objectives of RCSF. A big THANK YOU and very best wishes to Chris for a happy retirement.
2) Surrey Docks Ward : Arson Incidents + Fire Reporting + Fire Prevention Advice + CCTV Some key information from Southwark Council's Arson Reduction Officer, Yvonne Drake's report attached herewith : a) 67% year-on-year reduction in arson incidents in the year-ended 31-3-2007. b) Fisher Athletic Football Ground is an Arson Hot Spot c) Most arson incidents related to refuse - see Item (4) below for "Southwark Council's Household Waste Re-Use & Recycling Centre" d) Southwark Council's Crime Prevention & Public Safety CCTV - How to make the best use of them Web Link for further information : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!438.entry
Message : Jul 03 2007, 04:53 PM Yvonne
Many thanks for providing Kam with such a detailed response of the actions already undertaken and recommendations to further reduce the potential for reoccurrence. The significant reduction in the number of incidents occurring is a result not only of the successful partnership between LBS and the LFB but of the hard work you have put into the project. If I could just ask that the importance of calling the brigade to all incidents of fire is emphasised. Anecdotal evidence suggests that a number of smaller incidents have been successfully dealt with by concerned residents without the attendance of the fire brigade. Even if the incident is only small we should still be called to ensure complete extinguishment and to maintain an accurate record of the incidents which in turn enables us to target preventative measures. Andy Snazell
Borough Commander - LB Southwark
Office : 020 7587 2281 Mobile : 07736 123900
3) Combating Terrorism in London
* In an Emergency, always call "999"
* Confidential Anti-Terrorist Hotline Tel : 0800 789 321
* Communities Together Help and Advice Line
If you live, work or regularly visit London, Metropolitan Police staff can provide help and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (Freephone : 0800 028 2390) (Email : CommunitiesTogether@met.police.uk)
Following Saturday's terrorist incident at Glasgow Airport, additional security measures are in place at all BAA airports. Dropping off and picking up in front of the airport is severely restricted and passengers are warned that there may be significant delays in reaching the terminal building by car. BAA strongly recommends that you use the long stay car parks or travel to the airport by public transport.
In addition, hand baggage restrictions implemented last year remain in place. Just to remind you, passengers are only allowed to carry ONE item of hand baggage. If you need to travel with liquids, they must be in individual containers not greater than 100ml capacity. They must be placed in one transparent re-sealable bag, no larger than 20cm x 20cm (8" x 8"), and fit comfortably inside the bag so it can be fastened closed. 4) Southwark Council's Household Waste Re-Use & Recycling Centre
Identity Fraud - Crime Prevention Advice Please be aware that to protect yourself from identity fraud you should not throw away or recycle entire bills, receipts, credit or debit card slips, bank statements or even unwanted post in your name. Destroy unwanted documents, preferably by using a shredder or deleting your name, before placing them out for recycling. "Identity Theft" - Crime Prevention Advice : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!760.entry Environmental Crime & Legal Penalty Southwark Council may issue a £75 Fixed Penalty Notice to each household that persistently refuse to recycle household waste as require by legislation. Residents may be liable to a Court Proceedings and a Legal Fine of £2,500 for failing to pay the Fixed Penalty Notice. Web Link for further information : http://rotherhithe0001a.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!13812BBE54BAD78D!453.entry 5) Downtown Rubbish Bin Raider ("RBR") + Fear of "Identity Theft" & "Identity Cloning"
Reportedly, the "Downtown RBR" is a black male, some 6'2'' tall who has been seen regularly in the Downtown neighbourhood with his bicycle since some two weeks ago looking systematically into households' rubbish bins. Shredding of personal documents is recommended before disposal - See Item (4) above for "Southwark Council's Household Waste Re-Use & Recycling Centre". Local residents were impressed by the prompt and helpful response of PCSO Carl Dyer.
"Identity Theft" - Crime Prevention Advice : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!760.entry
Web Link for further information on Downtown RBR : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!361.entry
Kam,
At this stage regarding the male seen going through bins on Somerford Way, it might be an apt time to remind residents to ensure that they shred any personal documents before throwing away. Perhaps you could include a reminder in your circulation.
Regards
Carl Dyer PCSO 7187MD 6) Serious Flytipping near Downtown Road Entrance to Redriff Primary School, Russia Dock Woodland & Surrey Docks Health Centre
7) Smoking Ban in "Enclosed Public Areas" in Southwark as from 1 July 2007 + Stop Smoking Advice & Support ( Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001a.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!13812BBE54BAD78D!454.entry ) From 1st July 2007, there is Smoking Ban in these "Enclosed Public Areas" (Designated "Smokefree" Areas) :
Websites for further information http://www.southwark.gov.uk/smokefree + http://www.smokefreeengland.co.uk
Legal Penalty & FinesFailure to comply with the new law will be a Criminal Offence with penalties and fines up to £2,500. Smoking on smoke free premises can attract fines for the smoker and for the manager as set out in the Health Act 2006 :
Help to Stop Smoking a) Southwark Stop Smoking Service (Advice and Support Freephone : 0800 169 6002) b) Southwark's Specialist Stop Smoking Clinic (Tel : 020 7848 0054) c) Visit http://www.southwarkstopsmoking.nhs.uk for a list of pharmacists and GPs that provide stop smoking service
END OF PART (1)
RCSF Circular @ 5-7-2007 (Part 2) : Arson / CCTV + Terrorism + Household Waste + Rubbish Bin Raider / Identity Theft + Flyripping + Smoking Ban + Road Closure on 8-7-2007START OF PART (2)
RCSF Circular @ 5-7-2007 : Arson / CCTV + Terrorism + Household Waste + Rubbish Bin Raider / Identity Theft + Flyripping + Smoking Ban + Road Closure on 8-7-2007
Part (1) : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!149.entry
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ROTHERHITHE COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 1) Tour de France & Associated Events + Rotherhithe Road Closure on 8 July 2007 (Sunday)
Tour de France
The Grand Départ of the Tour de France, the world’s largest annual sporting event, will be visiting London for the first time during the weekend of July 6 to July 8 2007. The race will see some of the greatest names in cycle racing fighting it out for the famous Yellow Jersey on the capital’s streets. The riders will be preceded by a huge carnival with floats and vehicles from the race’s sponsors providing music and freebies to spectators. There will also be a range of events happening throughout the weekend to welcome the Tour de France to the capital. Road Closures Associated Events Bermondsey Carnival Look out for boats, buses and bikes and join the Great Journeys themed entries as they proceed down Southwark Park Road.
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/DiscoverSouthwark/EventsSection/whatson/bermondseycarnival2.html
The Event - Southwark Park Join 30,000 others for music, markets and activities for all the family Our Great Big Picnic Bring a picnic, your rugs and deck chairs to this brand new event and join us around the bandstand for great music, street theatre and watch the Tour de France on a big screen as it heads down to Canterbury.
See Page 6 of Southwark Weekender on 28 June 2007 for the detailed programme.
Sent: 29 June 2007 11:24 Safety Division; 'MD - Borough Communications/PR Team'; 'Roderick.McIntyre@met.pnn.police.uk'; 'Brian Dickens'; 'Shahid Syed'; 'Shane Carey'; 'James da Costa' Subject: young people's website Hi everyone Southwark have just launched a new young people’s website for Southwark's Whatever campaign. This campaign aims to get young people involved in helping us develop a new website for young people in Southwark. Responding to the perception that young people (and adults) don't think there's enough to do in the area, the website will provide young people:
This new website and an associated magazine will provide the essential tools for the council and its partners to reach young people using a voice they will respond to. I have attached a briefing document for you to read more about the campaign and competition for young people's involvement. You can also check out the campaign website at www.whtvr.org I would be grateful if you could help to promote this to your staff and with young people your organisation comes into contact with. If you have any questions about the campaign, portal or competition please contact: Elissa Muller Tel: 020 7525 3839 Thanks Lorraine Lorraine Hutchings, Communications Manager, Safer Southwark Partnership 020 7525 0625 07903 998407 www.safersouthwark.org.uk 4) Stave Hill Ecological Park : 7 July 2007 (Saturday) + 15 July 2007 (Sunday) + Newsletter + REACH Magazine (May 2007 Report)
7 July 2007 (Saturday) : Calling for Kids & Adult Volunteers a) Kids@StaveHill : From 11:30am to 3:00pm (Come & Go As You Wish) b) Volunteers Day (Making Birdboxes) : From 11:30am to 3:00pm (Come & Go As You Wish) Meeting Point & Travel Advice : Stave Hill Ecological Park is located behind Bacon's College, on Timber Pond Road in Rotherhithe, London SE16. (Tel 020 7237 9175). The office is the Green Portacabin behind Bacon's College car park (the College's Gates are usually closed so it is easiest to walk round). (Web Link : http://www.urbanecology.org.uk/stavehillcontacts.html) Information for "Adult Volunteers" & "Kids@StaveHill" (Web Link : http://www.urbanecology.org.uk/stavehillvolunteering.html) : Tasks are fun, varied and will suit all abilities. Children are welcome, but must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Tea, coffee and biscuits are supplied. The "Kids@StaveHill" and "Stave Hill Irregulars" meet on the second Saturday of the month, from 11:30am-3.00pm and 11am-3.30pm respectively. The "Stave Hill Regulars" meet every Wednesday, 10am-4pm. Volunteers may do a half or full day.
15 July 2007 (Saturday) : Stave Hill Open Day - see Newsletter below for details
"Park Life" - Stave Hill Ecology Park & Lavender Pond Local Nature Reserve (REACH Magazine) (May 2007 Edition) Lewis Bowman finds out how one inspired organisation has made sure Surrey Quays stays wild at heart - a flattering but T.R.U.E. report with beautiful photographs by Tim Keeler which can be accessed via : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!472.entry
----- Original Message ----- From: Rebeka Clark Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 11:27 AM Subject: Stave Hill Saturdays + Newsletter
The last Stave Hill Volunteers Day saw the start of the scything season, with the Orchard receiving some TLC. Kids@StaveHill have created a beautifully musical totem pole. Well done and thanks to all involved. Best wishes, Further information about "T.R.U.E. (Trust ForUrban Ecology) (Website :http://www.urbanecology.org.uk/) in Rotherhithe" - some of the many achievements to date and potential future projects can be accessed via the Web Links: Part (1) : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!771.entry Part (2) : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!419.entry
REFERENCE LIST 1) RCSF : The Origin & Terms of Business + Local Intelligence Report Template Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!603.entry 2) RCSF Blog Visitors' Guide Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!738.entry 3) RCSF : Members & Contacts - Index of Content Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!862.entry 4) News & Politics - Index of Content Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!855.entry 5) RCSF Circulars - Index of Content Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!863.entry 6) Rotherhithe Crime Statistics & Survey - Index of Content Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!854.entry
Please "Spread the Words"to other People of Rotherhithe (Residents, Visitors & Workers) to help build a Safer, More Caring and More Giving Rotherhithe Community where people will want to Live, Visit and Work.
All best wishes
Kam
Founder, Owner & Manager
Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum (“RCSF”)
(Email : kam@khleung.fsnet.co.uk) (Website : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com)
“By Words the Mind is Winged” – Aristophanes, dramatist (c. 448 – 385 BCE) END OF PART (2)
6/23/2007 RCSF Circular @ 23-6-07 (Part 1) : Fire/Arson Photo-Report + Credit Card Crime + Bermondsey Dispersal Zone (16-7-07) + Summer Holiday (CCTV+Arson+RAM) + Tour de France / Road Closures (8-7-07)START OF PART (1)
RCSF Circular @ 23-6-07 : Fire/Arson Photo-Report + Credit Card Crime + Bermondsey Dispersal Zone (16-7-07) + Summer Holiday (CCTV+Arson+RAM) + Tour de France / Road Closures (8-7-07)
Part (2) : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!145.entry ----- Original Message -----
From: Kam Hong Leung
Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 2:06 PM
Subject: Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum ("RCSF") Circular @ 23-6-07 : Fire/Arson Photo-Report + Credit Card Crime + Bermondsey Dispersal Zone (16-7-07) + Summer Holiday (CCTV+Arson+RAM) + Tour de France / Road Closures (8-7-07) Dear Friends 1) Members News a) PC Richard Skinner : Public Recognition of Contribution to Rotherhithe Community Safety - RCSF Blog - Public Recognition of Success Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!706.entry - Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Team Ward Panel Meeting on 24-5-2007 : Un-official Report - Item (3a) Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001a.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!13812BBE54BAD78D!443.entry - 16-4-2007 Rotherhithe Community Council Meeting Minutes Web Link : http://www.southwark.gov.uk/Uploads/FILE_26775.pdf
b) Tim Murtagh Former Rotherhithe Community Council Development Officer has become Camberwell Community Council Development Officer. On behalf of RCSF, a big thank you to Tim for his strong support of and contribution to RCSF over the years.
c) Beverley Olamijulo (Email : Beverley.Olamijulo@southwark.gov.uk) (Direct Tel : 020-7525-7234) A warm welcome to new RCSF Member, Beverley, the new Rotherhithe Community Council Development Officer.
2) Credit Card Crime + Reporting : “Home Office slammed over Credit Card Fraud” [ Source : The Guardian / Press Association @ June 21, 2007 ] ( Web Link : http://money.guardian.co.uk/news_/story/0,,2107965,00.html ) With one in three people being the victim of credit card fraud, the Home Office has been accused of failing to take credit card fraud seriously following the introduction of rules that mean victims can no longer report incidents directly to the police. Under rules that came into force in April, it is now the responsibility of banks to decide which offences to pass on for investigation ….. Critics suggested the move was being made to reduce crime figures and demanded a rethink. …….
3) Rotherhithe Road Closures on 8 July 2007 (Sunday) : Tour de France (Stage One) Please see Item (2) in the “Rotherhithe Community Notice Board” Section below and visit http://www.tourdefrancelondon.com for details about the impact on the areas that will be affected.
4) Southwark's 2nd Dispersal Zone : The Four Squares Estate in Bermondsey, Slippers Place Estate, Kirby Estate, Millpond Estate and Pynfolds Estate from July 16 2007 (Web Link : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!143.entry) Recommended Reference : Albion Street Area Dispersal Order (23-5-2005 to 5-9-2005) Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!110.entry
5) Fire Risk Incidents in Downtown & Russia Dock Woodland in 2007 - Photo Reports Part (1) : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!350.entry Part (2) : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!436.entry A Downtown Resident has conducted a survey and reported 4 serious fires in the vicinity in the last month : 1) Burnt out Trees / Shrubs near Russia Walk Entrance to Stave Hill Ecological Park in Russia Dock Woodland 2) Burnt out Bus Shelter in Salter Road - opposite Lavender Pond and Bywater Place 3) Burnt out Trees / Shrubs at Lady Dock Path near the Redriff Road Underpass leading to Ship York Public House. 4) Lady Dock Path – The Wooden Fence of a 3-Storey Residential Block at 40 Shipwright Road was set on fire (allegedly by some 2 youths) only a few steps from its junction with Waterman's Walk in Russia Dock Woodland where there is a Southwark Council’s Public Safety & Crime Surveillance CCTV in operation close to where Mr. Manuel Dessolis suffered a near-fatal youth gang attack on 21-9-2003 (Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!118.entry) Additional, some shrubs have been burnt near the Russia Walk Entrance to Stave Hill Ecological Park of Russia Dock Woodland. The visible presence of a seemingly vandalised wooden fence at the burnt site appears to give the impression that it was no accident but an act of arson or vandalism. Some Downtown Residents, both youths and adults, have recently expressed their increasing concerns of the big number of youths gathering in the neighbourhood, reportedly acting suspiciously at times – Please see Item (6) below for Community Safety tips and contact information.
6) School Summer Holiday - Community Safety Tips & Preparation a) RCSF Contact List (Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!820.entry) Please remain vigilant and promptly report any incidents, real or suspected, to the authorities.
b) Crime Prevention & Public Safety CCTVs : Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water) + Russia Dock Woodland Southwark Council has invested in a number of CCTVs for our protection. Please access the web link below for information about their locations and operational procedures : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!710.entry “Prevention is better than Cure”. Please promptly call Southwark Council's CCTV Control Room (Tel : 020 7407 9553) to report incidents, real or suspected, near the CCTVs to help promote “proactive” response. Southwark Police has a dedicated “CCTV Evidence Unit (VIIDO) that uses leading technology and forensic techniques for crime investigation. Please always remember to request a “Crime Report Number” whenever a crime is reported that is required to request the service of VIIDO.
c) Reckless & Anti-Social Motorcycles ("RAMs") The number of RAMs seemed to have increased dramatically in the last few weeks. RAMs are illegal and can be highly dangerous, both to the riders and other people. Please see “Nuisance Bikes Briefing” (by Safer Southwark Partnership) (Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001a.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!13812BBE54BAD78D!189.entry) Please promptly report any incident, real or suspected, to the police. Additionally, Southwark Council has installed a number of “Anti-Motorcycle Barrier Gates” in Rotherhithe. Please promptly report any such gate that may have become unlocked to Southwark Council's Environmental Contact Centre [Tel: 020-7525-2000 (24 Hours A Day / 7 Days A Week) [Email : environment@southwark.gov.uk]
END OF PART (1)
RCSF Circular @ 23-6-07 (Part 2) : Fire/Arson Photo-Report + Credit Card Crime + Bermondsey Dispersal Zone (16-7-07) + Summer Holiday (CCTV+Arson+RAM) + Tour de France / Road Closures (8-7-07)START OF PART (2)
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RCSF Circular @ 23-6-07 : Fire/Arson Photo-Report + Credit Card Crime + Bermondsey Dispersal Zone (16-7-07) + Summer Holiday (CCTV+Arson+RAM) + Tour de France / Road Closures (8-7-07)
Part (1) : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!146.entry
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ROTHERHITHE COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 1) £10 million Deal for Canada Water [Source : Southwark Council's E-Newsletter (13th Edition) (June 2007)] Southwark Council has signed an agreement to regenerate Canada Water. This will bring £10 million of community benefits including a state of the art library, education resources, affordable housing, green open space and access to 1,500 jobs in construction.
2) Tour de France + Summer Public Events in Southwark Please see the email below and the attached “Tour de France Information Pack” that Cllr. Rajan has requested to be circulated.
Message : Jun 21 2007, 03:44 PM Kam, I've received some information about the Tour de France - both arrangements for the race day itself and also some events that Southwark is organising around it. I would be most grateful if you could circulate to members of the RSCF, particularly as residents on the peninsula will be affected by road closures and may not have received the leaflet (attached as a PDF) that the organisers have been circulating. Many thanks and best regards, -----Original Message----- Subject: ** Events Update - Tour de France** Welcome to the Southwark Events, Tour De France Update This July, Southwark is putting on a host of events in celebration of the Tour de France riding through Southwark. Below is important information that is being communicated to local residents including information on road closures and events to visit. Tour de France Road Closures Associated Events Beautiful Bike Day Your chance to dress up, deck out and decorate your bike in celebration of the Tour de France. Bermondsey Carnival Look out for boats, buses and bikes and join the Great Journeys themed entries as they proceed down Southwark Park Road. http://www.southwark.gov.uk/DiscoverSouthwark/EventsSection/whatson/bermondseycarnival2.html The Event - Southwark Park Join 30,000 others for music, markets and activities for all the family Our Great Big Picnic Bring a picnic, your rugs and deck chairs to this brand new event and join us around the bandstand for great music, street theatre and watch the Tour de France on a big screen as it heads down to Canterbury. If you need any further information please do not hesitate to email or call me. Many thanks Paul Paul Cowell Welcome to your essential guide to events in Southwark Southwark Events, Bermondsey Old Library, 15 Spa Road , London SE16 3QW T - 020 7525 0857 F - 020 7525 1529 M - 07908 774189 E - paul.cowell@southwark.gov.uk
All best wishes
Kam
Founder, Owner & Manager
Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum (“RCSF”)
(Email : kam@khleung.fsnet.co.uk) (Website : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com)
“By Words the Mind is Winged” – Aristophanes, dramatist (c. 448 – 385 BCE)
END OF PART (2)
6/3/2007 RCSF Circular on 3-6-2007 (Part 1) : Members' Feedback / SD SNT 24-5-2007 Meeting Report + Youth Crime + 2007-8 Cleaner Greener Safer Funding + Rotherhithe Wildlife Project + Stave Hill Ecological Park on Community Channel TVSTART OF PART (1)
RECOMMENDED READING
RCSF Circular @ 3-6-2007 : Members' Feedback / SD SNT 24-5-2007 Meeting Report + Youth Crime + 2007-8 Cleaner Greener Safer Funding + Rotherhithe Wildlife Project + Stave Hill Ecological Park on Community Channel TV Part (2) : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!135.entry ----- Original Message -----
From: Kam Hong Leung
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 11:20 PM
Subject: Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum ("RCSF") Circular @ 3-6-2007 : Members' Feedback / SD SNT 24-5-2007 Meeting Report + Youth Crime + 2007-8 Cleaner Greener Safer Funding + Rotherhithe Wildlife Project + Stave Hill Ecological Park on Community Channel TV Dear Friends 1) Member News a) Safer Neighbourhood Teams - Public Information
( Source : Southwark Weekender - SOUTHWARK POLICE’S UP BEAT @ 31 May 2007 )
( Web Link : http://www.southwarkweekender.co.uk/news/up-beat/00,news,4961,526,00.htm )
b) Members' Feedback on RCSF Circular of 28-5-2007 A Local Businessman : Evaluation of RCSF + Offer of "Ideas" & Continual Support Sent: May 29 2007, 03:01 PM
From: "Ian Moore" To: "Kam Hong Leung" Cc: "Andy Bonnici" Subject: RE: Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum ("RCSF") Circular @ 28-5-2007 : 4th Anniversary Special Edition ....
Hi Kam Many thanks for your update. Re the RCSF and achievement of its objectives, I think it, or rather you, should be commended for providing a regular news source to all interested parties which ensures members are kept aware of local community safety issues and responses to these. This information sharing does, I believe, help keep a focus on community safety and facilitate any actions required. It may be beneficial for the future to investigate whether police, local authority / businesses have any funding, or other resource, available for particular projects that they would like to see happen in the Rotherhithe area and to see if the RCSF could help to co-ordinate and deliver these. Daytime meetings are easier for Andy / I to attend although I know are difficult for you – if you ever want to convene a daytime RCSF meeting, which could include a Saturday, then the centre’s conference room is available to use. Hope the above is of some use. Regards, Ian. Ian Moore Centre Manager SEGRO Surrey Quays Shopping Centre SE16 1LL
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE : This communication is for information only. Any views or opinions presented here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of SEGRO plc.
Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team Manager : Clarification of 2 issues in Kam's Un-official Report on SD SNT Ward Panel Meeting of 24-5-2007 Sent: May 29 2007, 07:22 PM
From: PS Neil McCluskey (Surrey Docks SNT Manager) To: "Kam (Home) [Kam (Home)]" Subject: RE : Kam's Un-official report on SD SNT Ward Panel Meeting of 24-5-2007 Neil Thank you for your email below of today. I have posted your email to the RCSF Blog and added reference in the initial report for clarification purpose. You can see them via the Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001a.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!13812BBE54BAD78D!443.entry Kam
Sent: May 29 2007, 12:04 PM
From: Neil.McCluskey@met.police.uk To: kam@khleung.fsnet.co.uk Cc: kath.wittam@tesco.net Subject: RE: Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum ("RCSF") Circular @ 28-5-2007 : SD SNT Ward Panel Meeting on 24-5-2007 & London Policing Priorities
Hi Kam, Having read through the ' forum ' I notice a couple of minor articles I have to clarify: Re "MPS Transport Police Unit" "-unable to deal as we did 10-20 years ago" " due to government cut backs" - This isn't what I said or certainly the way it was meant. What I meant was that police are reluctant, in most cases, to 'chase' motorcycles due to safety issues for the rider, police officer and indeed the public. The rationale behind this is that it probably isn't worth injuring or causing the death of someone who may be acting in an anti social manner whilst riding a moped ! It has nothing to do with 'cutbacks'. What I did say was that over the years, nationally, 'traffic' (now called "road policing" ) units have been in decline . This is due to other areas of technology eg. speed camers etc. What I also made reference to was that indeed 10 or 20 years ago we did 'chase' motorbikes but don't anymore for the reasons I have stated.
On another issue, I didn't suggest to conduct a ward panel meeting "every once in a while". It may have been someone else but wasn't me!
Thanks once again for your assitance.
Regards
Neil
3) Gang Attack on Resident [ Source : Southwark News @ 31-5-2007 (Page 12) ]
Residents in the Downtown area of Rotherhithe have reported seeing a group of 15 to 20 teenagers staging a vicious gang assault on a local resident. Another local resident, a 44 year old woman, is alleged to have got involved with the incident – which took place late on the night of 19-5-2007 (Saturday) – and been assaulted by two older men, a 54 year old and a 30 year old. Police have arrested the two older men and have released them on bail pending further investigation. Kam’s Comments : The incident has been reported at the last Surrey Docks SNT Meeting on 24-5-2007 (see Item 5(e) of Kam’s Un-official Report) (Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001a.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!13812BBE54BAD78D!443.entry) and serious local concerns have been raised of a similar near-fatal attack like that suffered by 23-year old Manuel Dessolis in Russia Dock Woodland at the junction where Lady Dock Path joins Waterman’s Walk on 21-9-2003 which has shaken the Rotherhithe Community. (Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!118.entry) RCSF first reported the community safety problem to Southwark Council on 20-11-2006 @ 03:18 (Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!245.entry). The public footpath has now been repaired for the safety of the park users, walkers and cyclists. Photos taken before and after the repair as well as other related information can be accessed via the Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!270.entry
5) Two Recent Press Reports on Youth-Related Community Safety issues
a) Young Offenders Given a Chance To Mend Ways [ Source : The Times @ 30-5-2007 ]
Young thugs are to be given the chance to defer paying on-the-spot fines for disorder and shoplifting if they agree a voluntary contract with police to improve their behaviour. b) Give Me More Powers and I’ll Stop My Pupils Fighting : Stop & Search & Corporal Punishment [ Source : The Times @ 1-6-2007 ] (Web Link : http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/guest_contributors/article1867904.ece)
New powers that came into force just yesterday will give teachers like me the legal right to search pupils if they suspect they may have a weapon. .... But how did we get into this sorry state where schools have to waste precious resources and time on simply checking that pupils are not carrying weapons? Ironically, the law has undoubtedly played a big role in the breakdown of order. With its focus upon children’s rights, it appears to have thrown the pupil out with the bath water. Perhaps most significantly, Corporal Punishment was made illegal in 1986, with teachers being stripped of many other sanctions that they used to apply. .... In April this year the law changed and now allows teachers to “use reasonable force” when restraining pupils from fighting or misbehaving. But the law remains murky : in particular, the Human Rights Act means that children can still sue or sack teachers if they feel their “privacy, dignity and physical integrity” has been compromised. .....
Much of the time the teacher is not, however, the target of disruption: it’s bullying and squabbling among a peer group that causes the worst problems, because disagreements can rumble on for weeks, months, years, erupting without warning in classrooms and playgrounds. The internet and mobile phones have aggravated the situation: now a nasty rumour, an embarrassing photo, a cutting remark can be spread around about a pupil within seconds and everyone knows about it. Within this climate, pupils seek revenge. Seven teenagers were murdered in London this year essentially over very trivial remarks: it appeared that they “dissed” or disrespected the wrong people.
END OF PART (1)
RCSF Circular @ 3-6-2007 (Part 2) : Members' Feedback / SD SNT 24-5-2007 Meeting Report + Youth Crime + 2007-8 Cleaner Greener Safer Funding + Rotherhithe Wildlife Project + Stave Hill Ecological Park on Community Channel TVSTART OF PART (2)
RECOMMENDED READING
RCSF Circular @ 3-6-2007 : Members' Feedback / SD SNT 24-5-2007 Meeting Report + Youth Crime + 2007-8 Cleaner Greener Safer Funding + Rotherhithe Wildlife Project + Stave Hill Ecological Park on Community Channel TV Part (1) : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!136.entry
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1) 2007-8 Rotherhithe Cleaner Greener Safer Programme : Invitation for Funding Bids Sent: May 31 2007, 12:54 PM
From: "White, Lewis" To: "Kam Hong Leung" , PADENWALLA@aol.com, "leo beaumont" , "Surrey Docks Farm" , "Barry Mason" , "Barry Noon" , B.Dewhurst@btcv.org.uk, barryduckett@aol.com, sqab@sloughestates.co.uk, derek.kendall@english-heritage.org.uk, gary.magold@btopenworld.com, randy@randyklein.co.uk, sarah.potter@groundwork.org.uk, ISeijo@groundwork.org.uk Cc: "Mabussi, Charles" , "Uwakaneme, Franklin" Subject : Launch of Rotherhithe Cleaner Greener Safer 2007 Dear Residents, You may be aware that the Rotherhithe 2007-8 Cleaner Greener Safer Programme is now open for submission of ideas by the public. Ideas will be welcomed from residents, local groups, and people who work in the Borough of Southwark. Projects should meet the criteria of making Southwark either “Cleaner”, “Greener” or “Safer”. Over the 4 years since CGS was launched, projects in Southwark as a whole have included tree planting, other landscape works, ball courts, one off rubbish clearances, planters, fencing, CCTV, Ecological habitat works, play areas, security improvements to community centres, youth facilities, cycling facilities, park improvements, skateboard areas, sculpture, mart metalwork, murals, lighting works………….. the list is wide. CGS Projects approved in Rotherhithe over past years have varied from under £1000 up to £80,000. The 2007-8 round of CGS for Rotherhithe CC area has been allocated a budget of £ 399,000, (up from £315,000 over the last few years). This year, copies of the Application Form will be shortly be available in libraries, and can also be drawn down via the council website. Please see web link below which will allow you to access the form. www.southwark.gov.uk/cleanergreenersafer Applications may be submitted on a “hard copy” of the form, or online to my colleague Charles Mabussi, on Charles.mabussi@southwark.gov.uk . The instructions are clearly shown on the form, including the return date of Monday 16th July. The form is “universal”, i.e. it can be used for any Community Council area. It will be helpful if applicants can state on the form as realistic an estimate as possible, as to the cost of the project that is being proposed. Sometimes applicants have quotations ready to supply. On receipt of the forms, I and colleagues will check the prices stated, and may decide to increase anything considered to be “too low”. We will endeavour to contact applicants if we consider that changes need to be made to the application. All submitted Application Forms will go through a screening process which is described clearly on the Form. I would be grateful if you would alert your fellow residents and community organisations to the Application Form and closing date by which the Forms must be received here at Projects Team, Chatelaine House. I would particularly be obliged if Kam could include this in his Rotherhithe email community newsletter. Yours sincerely, Lewis White Project Manager, Projects Team, Environment and Housing, Chatelaine House, 186 Walworth Road, London SE 17 1JJ Tel: 0207 525 0867 Fax: 0207 525 0715 email: lewis.white@southwark.gov.uk 2) Rotherhithe Peninsular-wide Wildlife Project Official Launch at Lavender Pond on 2 June 2007 (Saturday) from 11:00am to 4:00pm + "BTCV's Spring into Action - Conservation Volunteers Receuitment Program 2007"
It was a happy and eventful day with some 60 participants (visitors & volunteers) from near and far of different age groups and all walks of life. Community Channel (Website: http://www.communitychannel.org:80/) brought a "Community Bus" to distribute information to help promote "Community-Building" efforts. The weather was brillant and many local "Wildlife" turned up to lend their support, including all 6 known resident bird spieces at Lavender Pond : Coot, Grey Heron, Mellard Duck, Moorhen, Muted Swan and Tufted Duck. The volunteers have worked hard and well together to help build "Nesting Islands" that are intended for Surrey Water. A selection of photos of this important community-building and eco-friendly event can be accessed via the Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!419.entry
3) Stave Hill Ecological Park : Community Channel TV Project Video + Events on 7 June 2007
a) Stave Hill Ecological Park on Community Channel : Video Release + Web Link
The "Stave Hill Ecological Park Video" by Community Channel (Web Link : http://www.communitychannel.org:80/) has generated much positive interest in the Rotherhithe Community.
Web Link to view the Video (Select "Spring into Action - Karen" for video of Stave Hill Ecological Park) : http://www.communitychannel.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1330&Itemid=119&autostart=1&vlogid=94
Web Link to further information on the Community Channel TV Project on 17 March 2007 : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!404.entry b) The Next Kids@StaveHill + Volunteers Day (Meadow Scything) Date : 9 June 2007 (Saturday)
Time : Kids@StaveHill (From 11:30am to 3:00pm) + Stave Hill Volunteers (From 11:00am to 3:30pm)
(Come & Go As You Wish)
Meeting Point & Travel Advice : Stave Hill Ecology Park is located behind Bacon's College, on Timber Pond Road in Rotherhithe, London SE16. (Tel 020 7237 9175). The office is the Green Portacabin behind Bacon's College car park (the College's Gates are usually closed so it is easiest to walk round). (Web Link : http://www.urbanecology.org.uk/stavehillcontacts.html)
Information for "Stave Hill Volunteers" : Tasks are fun, varied and will suit all abilities. Volunteers may do a half or full day and meet up at the Green Portakabin, behind Bacon's College. Children are welcome, but must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Tea, coffee and biscuits are supplied. The "Stave Hill Irregulars" meet on the second Saturday of the month, 11am-3.30pm. The "Stave Hill Regulars" meet every Wednesday, 10am-4pm. (Web Link : http://www.urbanecology.org.uk/stavehillvolunteering.html)
"News From Stave Hill Ecological Park " by its Site Manager, Rebeka Clark (Email : R.Clark@btcv.org.uk) (Daytime Tel : 020-7237-9175) , including information about future events can be accessed via the Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!419.entry. Further information about "T.R.U.E. (Trust For Urban Ecology) (Website : http://www.urbanecology.org.uk/) in Rotherhithe" - some of the many achievements to date and potential future projects can be accessed via the Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!771.entry
Web Link for information on Rebeka Clark [ Site Manager of Stave Hill Ecology Park and "Southwark Woman of 2006 (Active in The Community Category) ] : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!404.entry)
Rotherhithe Peninsuilar-wide Wildlife Project : Rotherhithe Community Council's Cleaner, Greener & Safer Funding 2006-7 of £20,000
T.R.U.E. has been granted 64% of the £31,175 funding they have applied for co-ordinated habitual improvements to the Rotherhithe Community Council Area (Lavender Pond Local Nature Reserve, Russia Dock Woodland, Stave Hill Ecological Park and Surrey Water) by linking up waterways and wildlife corridors as well as promoting community partnerships. The proposed projects include that to green up the waterways, improve water quality, create nesting habitat for birds, create corridors of species rich grassland and woodland to help achieve national and London Biodiversity Targets (Reed Bed, Sand Martins, Bumble Bees & Reptiles). 4) Southwark Park Free Bandstand Concerts Programme 2007 (2pm to 4pm)
A copy of the muti-colour poster is attached herewith for your information. Please help "Spread The Words" to your other contacts who may benefit from these FREE concerts.
REFERENCE LIST
1) RCSF : The Origin & Terms of Business + Local Intelligence Report Template
2) RCSF Blog Visitors' Guide
3) RCSF : Members & Contacts - Index of Content
4) News & Politics - Index of Content
5) RCSF Circulars - Index of Content
6) Rotherhithe Crime Statistics & Survey - Index of Content
Please "Spread the Words"to other People of Rotherhithe (Residents, Visitors & Workers) to help build a Safer, More Caring and More Giving Rotherhithe Community where people will want to Live, Visit and Work.
All best wishes
Kam
Founder, Owner & Manager
Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum (“RCSF”)
(Email : kam@khleung.fsnet.co.uk) (Website : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com)
“By Words the Mind is Winged” – Aristophanes, dramatist (c. 448 – 385 BCE)
5/28/2007 RCSF Circular @ 28-5-2007 : 4th Anniversary Special Edition : Crime Statistics to 30-4-2007 + SD SNT Ward Panel Meeting on 24-5-2007 & London Policing Priorities + Road Safety + RCSF Contacts List----- Original Message -----
From: Kam Hong Leung
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 10:22 PM
Subject: Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum ("RCSF") Circular @ 28-5-2007 : 4th Anniversary Special Edition : Crime Statistics to 30-4-2007 + SD SNT Ward Panel Meeting on 24-5-2007 & London Policing Priorities + Road Safety + RCSF Contacts List Dear Friends
1) Members News a) 4th Anniversary of RCSF on 5 June 2007
A big THANK YOU for your participation and support to date. I wish to know if RCSF is achieving its publicly declared business objectives and to continually find ways to improve on service delivery. Please let me have any comments and suggestions that you may have.
b) Rotherhithe Police Station Opening Hours : Daily from 06:00 to 21:30 (no longer closes at 23:00)
Web Link for Contact Information : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!688.entry c) Surrey Docks SNT - PC Richard Skinner : An official gift has been presented at the Rotherhithe Community Council Meeting on 16-4-2007 as a public recognition of the contribution Richard has made to community safety during his many years of long service.
- PC Dave Lantos : Arrival (On Secondment)
- Recruitment of a new PC underway
- PS Andy Rowley (Southwark Police - PPO Liaison Officer) (Temporary Administrative Support)
Please see the full report attached herewith which can also be accessed via the Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001a.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!13812BBE54BAD78D!443.entry
Key issues included :
a) Setting of London Policing Priorities 2008-2009 for submission by SD SNT Manager to MPS & MPA.
b) Community Safety Review of Last 3 Months : Recent Reported Crime Statistics + Robberies + Burglaries + Bacon's College + Reported Youth Gang Incident at Somerford Way on 19-5-2007 (Saturday) + Alleged Youth Gang Activities in Odessa Street Chinese Take-Away / Redriff Estate + Traffic Accident & Road Safety + No BBQ in Russia Dock Woodland Policy / Bylaws + Rotherhithe Community Wardens
c) Good News Report : Combating Anti-Social Behaviour ("ASB") at a News Agent in Rotherhithe Street
d) Policing Priorities for next 3 months
Rotherhithe Community Safety Service Providers : Please help review the attached RCSF Contacts List which can be accessed by members of the public via the Web Link above and advise me of any update that may be required. Other RCSF Members : Please find the updated RCSF Contacts List attached herewith that can also be accessed via the Web Link above and discard previous version(s) that you may have. Please see below an extract of the contact details of some selected FREE services for your easy reference and potential use. a) The Immobilise Property Register (Website : www.immobilise.com)
The Immobilise Property Register is a national scheme that offers FREE registration of items like Mobile Phones, Blackberries, iPods, MP3 Players, Bicycles, Digital Cameras, PC's, Jewellery, Watches, SatNavs, CD & DVD Players to help report/recover them should they be lost or stolen. If a registered item is lost or stolen, report to the police and flag it as lost or stolen on the Immobilise Account as soon as possible to help police match its description and return it to the owner. b) Southwark Council's Environmental Contact Centre - Switchboard Tel : 020-7525-2000 [24 Hours A Day / 7 Days A Week] - Email : environment@southwark.gov.uk - On-Line Reporting : http://www.southwark.gov.uk/Public/Home.aspx + Click "Environment" + Click to select the required service for the reporting : Faulty Street Lighting, Abandoned Motor Vehicles (1-Hour Removal Target if found in Parks), Abandoned/Disposed Bulk Furniture & Fly-tipping that are potential fire hazards , ... c) "Abandoned Tesco Supermarket Shopping Trolleys" Recommended Reporting Procedures The first port of call is "Tesco Customer Service FREEPHONE : 0800-50-5555". Should this fail to get the abandoned Tesco Shopping Trolleys removed within a reasonable period of time, please only then call Tesco Surrey Quays (Tel : 020-7506-7500) or Southwark Council's Environmental Contact Centre to escalate the complaint.
5) Rotherhithe Road Safety - Traffic accident at Dangerous Junction between Jamaica Road & Lower Road Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001a.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!13812BBE54BAD78D!198.entry
If you wish to nominate one of your neighbours for this prestigious award, please contact Southwark News by telephone (020-7231-5258) or email (news@southwarknews.ord). The winner of the ward, to be presented in connection with Voluinteer Centre Southwark, will be announced at te Southwark Stars Award Ceremony 2008.
2) Rotherhithe Peninsular-Wide Wildlife Project 2007 Official Launch at Lavender Pond on 2 June 2007 (Saturday) from 11:00am to 4:00pm : Request for Volunteers & Public Support Please see attached herewith a multi-colour poster for your information and potential display/distribution. Further information, including contact details for enquiry and/or registration of attendence for this FREE community-building, eco-friendly event as well as the latest "News From Stave Hill Ecological Park" by its Site Manager, Rebeka Clark, can be accessed via the Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!419.entry
3) Russia Dock Woodland : 2 New School Bridges (Alfred Salter + St. John’s) : Southwark News Report on 17-5-2007 + Kam's Proposed Southwark News Reader's Letter "Volunteers of Russia Dock Woodland" (sent on 22-5-2007) (Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!411.entry
Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!347.entry 5) Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : University of Reading and Forest Research - Public Survey Questionnaire on UK Wetland Kirsten Wright is working with the University of Reading and Forest Research on a project to find out what people think about our local wetland. RDW has been chosen as one of the 9 sites which cover a full range of wetland creation types in the UK. Kirsten has requested for help, including the completion of an online questionnaire at www.yourwetlands.co.uk which should take around 10 minutes to complete and all answers will be treated as confidential and will not be used to identify the participants. This online survey will be kept open to the public at least until this September. Please contact Kirsten Wright direct (k.a.l.wright@reading.ac.uk) if you require further information.
6) Time & Talents : Receruitment of New Trustees - Invitation to a Meeting on 20-6-2007 (Wednesday) between 5:30pm and 6:30pm The & Talents, the long-established local charity that serves the Rotherhithe Community is looking for new trustees. Please see the email below for further information. ========================================
All best wishes Kam
Founder, Owner & Manager
Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum (“RCSF”)
(Email : kam@khleung.fsnet.co.uk) (Website : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com)
“By Words the Mind is Winged” – Aristophanes, dramatist (c. 448 – 385 BCE)
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