The next meeting of Stourpaine Parish Council will be held at 7.00pm on Thursday 19th November 2015 in the village hall.
Please click on the link below to see a copy of the agenda –
The next meeting of Stourpaine Parish Council will be held at 7.00pm on Thursday 19th November 2015 in the village hall.
Please click on the link below to see a copy of the agenda –
Dorset Police is developing its approach to neighbourhood policing, implementing the findings of a comprehensive three-year review to ensure that local communities remain at the centre of policing.
The review, which was carried out in conjunction with Portsmouth University, was the first in the country to use a wide range of techniques, including academic research methods, to assess the impact of neighbourhood policing. It proposed a sustainable model for neighbourhood policing to ensure Dorset Police can continue to deliver an efficient service to the public, whatever financial challenges lie ahead.
Professor Chris Lewis from the university, who was previously Head of Statistics at the Home Office, worked in partnership with the Force to undertake the research during 2013 and 2014, with recommendations made and implemented throughout 2015.
Research methods included: carrying out three e-surveys with 254 neighbourhood police officers and PCSOs, interviewing 18 sergeants and gathering independent quantitative observational data.
Seven hundred police activities were observed and recorded from 14 neighbourhood policing teams in six police stations. A total of 465 hours of activity were observed over sixty two researcher shifts, which created a large evidence-base of observations, crime data analysis and an overview of how well teams worked with the public and local partners.
The recommendations being implemented include revising the role profiles for all officers and police staff who work in neighbourhood policing teams, meaning that:
Work is underway to help partner agencies and community groups understand how the police will work with them, so that ultimately people receive a policing service that meets their neighbourhood needs, with partners and community groups also assisting with issues that they can resolve.
The changes will also see Safer Neighbourhood Teams, a term that was specific to Dorset and not immediately understood by all, renamed to Neighbourhood Policing Teams, as this is the nationally-recognised term and makes it clear that they are police teams.
Assistant Chief Constable David Lewis oversaw the review and its implementation. He said: “Neighbourhood policing is part of the fabric of Dorset Police. Local communities are at the core of what we do.
“The review signifies a commitment to these communities, while ensuring that neighbourhood policing can continue in an ever-changing financial landscape.
“The review was not commissioned to make savings and does not, in itself, recommend or require any staff losses. However, we have purposely introduced a model that is scalable and that should be robust enough to continue providing neighbourhood policing, if budget cuts are required in the future.
“The public should only see a minimal change, if any, to the day-to-day service they receive from Dorset Police, as local priorities set by communities will still be key objectives of local officers.”
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, Martyn Underhill said: “Project Genesis has resulted from a thorough and in-depth piece of academic work, which has fully reviewed how Dorset Police delivers neighbourhood policing to its communities.
This is the most comprehensive review that Dorset Police has ever undertaken and I fully support the project.
“However, this project has been undertaken through a period of financial challenges and whilst I am committed to protecting neighbourhood policing, the Chancellor’s Autumn statement later this month will give us more clarity on government funding.
“Further cuts could impact on every area of the Force, however, neighbourhood policing will always remain a key priority and this model of policing is scalable. I believe the project will enhance the role of policing in our communities, and by working alongside partner organisations will help to safeguard neighbourhood policing in our county.”
The following alerts have been received from Dorset Police –
Knotting
There has been a report of ‘knotting’ occurring overnight in the West Stour area of Gillingham.
Access has been gained to the horses field and the mane has been knotted.
Although we do not believe this is a way of marking horses for theft (why would you when most mobile phones have cameras?) we would like to remind horse owners to re check on the animals safety and security.
The owner will now be bringing the horses in overnight and we have discussed yard security with her in reference to lighting and locks.
If you would like any advice, please reply via this email or contact us on facebook via the Dorset Horsewatch page.
Burglaries in Sturminster Newton
Officers in the North Dorset area are becoming increasingly concerned after a series of thefts from properties in the Sturminster Newton area.
In the past two weeks there has now been four reported occasions where someone has entered properties and food and/or drink has been taken from external areas.
Today, we have had a confirmed report of a burglary where a jewellery box and contents have been stolen. At this time, these occurrences have not been linked but the Safer Neighbourhood Team would like to remind residents to secure their buildings and property.
We would also like to encourage people to report any suspicious behaviour at the time via the 101 telephone number or call us on 999 if you believe a crime is taking place.
Burglary at a property under renovation in Iwerne Minster
A burglary occurred overnight on Thursday 12th November between 11:30 pm and 6:30 am at a property under renovation. This was located between the Tower Hill Crossroads and the Mill St.Crossroads on the C13 near to Iwerne Minster. The offenders have forced entry into a container and the house, taking a number of power tools.
If you have any information relating to the burglary please contact Dorset Police on 101 quoting 55150127754 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police would like you to be aware of the following suspicious circumstances.
On Saturday 7 November in Swanage, a man described to be in his early 20s with short brown hair and wearing blue tracksuit bottoms, a blue jumper and a body warmer was seen to go into a garden and place a bowl of food on the floor in order to entice the dog over. The man was then seen to pick the family dog up and attempt to walk off with it. He was challenged and left the dog in the garden.
Previously to this, there has been a report of a similar incident in the Winterbourne Valley area of Dorchester. A grey VW Transporter van with a foreign number plate has been spotted acting suspiciously around dogs and their owners.
Please be alert to these incidents and keep your dogs safe.
A meeting was held on 4 November made up of North Dorset, East Dorset, Christchurch and Poole councils along with Public Health England, NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group, Freshwater Biological Association and local residents to consider the future treatment of the River Stour. All partners agreed to continue with the treatment in the Spring of 2016. The decision will now be reported to the Dorset Health Protection Network on 9 December who will be told that local authority and health funding arrangements have been agreed and that permission has been granted to treat the river. |
Please click on the link below to see a guidance from the Department of the Environment and Rural Affairs/Environment Agency for households and businesses with spetic tanks and small sewage treatment plants –
To see a copy of the latest Dorset Police Safer Neighbourhood Team Newsletter for November 2015, please follow the link below –
This will take place on Sunday 22 November at 12.15. Do come along for tea and cakes to celebrate this event.
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