Brandesburton Neighbourhood Watch

Neighbourhood Watch is a Crime Prevention initiative:
To cut crime and opportunities for crime
To help and reassure those who live in the area
To encourage neighbourhoodliness and closer communities
To have an active partnership with the local police

We have our notice board next to the Post Office which is kept up to date with any crime news. We put notices in the "Brandesburton Buzz" and "Brands News".

Naturally, the more people that attend the meetings the better it will be for the village. Teenagers and young people are especially welcome because it would be useful to hear their ideas.

For more information on the Brandesburton Neighbourhood Watch scheme please contact Susan Youngson on 01964 543194 or email
youngson1@tiscali.com.

The minutes of Brandesburton Neighbourhood Watch held on Tuesday 22nd June.

 Police lady Janet Bates. Special Sgt. Pippa Gravel, Tony Frogatt and 7 other people were present.

Apologies were received from Mr Copeland. Mr Marlow and Inspector Coulthard.

The minutes of the March and June meetings were read.

                Since the last meeting the church has had lead removed from the roof on 3 separate occasions. Last night Gordon Calvert talked to the PCC about extra security to protect the roof. He also suggested painting the drain pipes in    anti thief paint. Tony and Janet added more ideas for the PCC to think about.

                Police incidents. 

There as been some damage at the football field enquires ongoing.

The security lights at the parish hall have been tampered with.

Heavy steel disc removed at Readers.

A yellow barrow and a pickaxe were found abandoned in a dyke near Church Lane. Though to have been used in the robbery of lead from the church.

Section 59 for a youth driving a car recklessly.

                Also discussed was noisy music. Police can be contacted but it is technically a matter for the council.

                Concern was raised about an application from Greengrass Caravan Park for a year round licence to provide alcohol and entertainment. There is an issue of noise for Hempholme residents. The advice given was to ring County Hall.

Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 20th October at 7.30pm.
Sergeant Dave Jenkins, Police lady Janet Bates and Special Constable Pippa Gravil attended the meeting, Mr Tony Froggatt and 8 other people plus a baby were present.

The minutes were read and signed.
Play Park. The problem with motor bikes been ridden in the play park resulted in 1 youth from Brandesburton been issued with a 1.59 warning. If he is caught again his motor bike will be taken away from him. The other 3 youths were from Leven.
On September 22nd at 6.30 under the leadership of Andrea Turton[safer communities] a team of police personnel Tony Froggatt and Geoff Youngson went out and knocked on the doors of people who had complained about anti social behaviour in the play park. At that time the feedback from the public was very positive. Much less noise and trouble. Everyone was very pleased because the police had put extra patrols on in the village to stop this unwanted behaviour.
The fence around the football square is to be removed because the parish council feels that it is a waste of money to keep repairing it. Tony did say that there are grants to fund a youth worker and to pay for new equipment for the play park.
Speed Boards. PCSO Laura Maggs came with the speed board in the summer holidays. 50% of drivers were over the speed limit on Frodingham Rd but only 1 excessively.
Bowling Green Pavilion on Sunday 11th October Mr Wilmot went to the bowling green and smelled smoke A wad of cotton wool had been set alight and the pavilion had graffiti on it. The instant response police attended. Driffield Police are now looking into this incident.
The Neighbourhood Watch board is been removed for a few days so that it can be refurbished by Geoff Youngson.

Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 9th June at 7-30.

Police Lady Janet Bates, PCSO Laura Maggs and Tony Froggatt from Han Wag and 12 other people were present.

Apologies were received from Mr and Mrs Harrison.

The minutes were read and signed.

Matters arising. We are having a stall at the school Summer Fair to publicize Neighbourhood Watch and to give out crime prevention advice

Crime report In May the theft of boat parts from Dacre Lake Caravan Park.

Play park. Youths from Brandesburton and other places meet in the Play Park. Under age drinking does take place in the play park and this leads to other nuisances like damage been done to the wire by older children climbing up into the cage where the like to sit. Geoff Youngson was at a NAT meeting last week and the damage was brought to the attention of the Safer Communities. We are hoping to get some help to pay for the damage. Some residents thought it was a waste of time ringing up to complains but PCW Bates explained that each call is logged because owing to the pressure on the police they cannot always attend the incident.

Youths have been reported to the police for climbing on the chapel roof.

The Parish council also debates the bad behaviour in the Play Park. The over hanging hedge has been cut back in a bid to stop underage drinking in the park.

Brandesburton Neighbourhood Watch was kindly given £80 which it as been decided will be spent on 8 neighbourhood watch signs to be fixed on lamp posts around the village.

During the summer holidays we have asked for Speed Boards to be put up in North Frodingham Road to show traffic that it is a 30mph zone.

Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 3rd March

Inspector Mark Coulthard from the neighbourhood policing and Tony Froggatt from Hanwag, along with 7 other people were present.

          Apologies were received from Mrs Simpkin and Mrs Eggett.

The number of people attending was disappointing especially as Ros Smith came from Humberside Fire and Rescue to give us some advice about safety in the home Points raise included

          Free home fire checks and smoke alarms fitted free.

          Escape Plan

          Close downstairs doors at night

          Do not attempt to put the fire out just get everyone out of the burning house.

Police report the police have been to the school to talk to the children.

Parking tickets have been issued to cars parking on the double yellow lines. Parked cars are causing problems in the village along Main Street.

Police incidents. 6 cars were broken into in October and extra patrols were put on.

In December Broadman Lane criminal damage to a car

New Road youths throwing stones at vehicles.

In January A Range Rover was stolen and 3 cars were broken into

Burglary at Pentanque Club

Youths are still throwing stones at passing vehicles.

In February a car was stolen from the Post Office

A caravan was stolen from Dacre Lake.

More reports of youths causing a nuisance throwing stones at vehicles

- During the Half Term School Holidays Fences and a litter bin were damaged in the play park and the amount of rubbish left which included glass bottles was disgusting.

It was decided to enquire about having a stall at the school fair to bring Neighbourhood Watch to the public’s attention. Is it apathy that keeps people from attending or do we need to alter things??

Brandesburton is a safe village to live in.

BREAKING NEWS 4TH March 2 caravans were stolen from Fosse Hill Jet Ski place.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE CRIMES PLEASE RING THE POLICE ON 0845 60  60 645

PC Janet Bates, PCSO Laura Maggs. IN, Mr Tony Froggatt and 8 residents were present.

Apologies were received from Mrs Eggett.

The minutes were read and signed.

Matters arising in a letter received from Mrs Eggett she said that Elmfield Ave was having no problems with youths at present.

The support for the visit of the crime prevention bus in June was disappointing.

24 Cycles were post coded at the road safety weekend. 180 cycles were stamped over the weekend. It was decided that it may be helpful to enlist the help of the school to publicize further neighbourhood activities. PCSO Laura Maggs is hoping to go into the school to speak to the children on road safety etc.

Parking on double yellow lines and early morning deliveries to the fish and chip shop is annoying a resident. Parking in Main St is still a problem.

Under age drinking by young people in the play park was discussed at length. The police patrol as often as possible. They need people to ring up and let them know when this occurs it was decided to see if the parish council could come up with any new ideas.

Incidents in the village.  Car damaged Reeds Way.

Quad bike and Motor bike theft. Theft at Bowling Club Solved.   A Polish girl begging which is illegal and 2 gentlemen wanting to buy War Medals. Need peddlers licence.

We must not forget to ring the police to report any incidents on 999 in an emergency or otherwise 0845 60 60 222

NEWS...
Geoff Youngson received a Bronze Award for Brandesburton Neighbourhood Watch Group at the HANWAG awards on Wednesday evening 22nd october 2008.  Many congratulations to him and his wife Sue who work very hard to keep the Group going in Brandesburton.

Please help to support the Neighbourhood Watch Group by attending meetings.

Above is of the gold, silver and bronze award group and individual winners.
The certificates are award to individuals and groups who have raised awareness of crime prevention in the East Riding

Below: Alene Branton MBE is presenting Geoff Youngson with the Bronze Certificate for Brandesburton Watch Group.

Minutes of the Brandesburton Neighbourhood Watch Meeting held on Tuesday 15th April 2008
Sgt Dave Jenkins, PCSO Laura Maggs, Tony Froggatt from Han Wag, Kate Barretttfrom Safer Communities and 6 other people were present. The minutes were read and signed.
Matters arising. The problems caused by young people in Elmfield Ave have been resolved.
Mr Froggatt asked if 25 police questioners could be distributed and collected when completed around the village.
Tony and Geoff Youngson are going to arrange for the crime prevention bus to come to the village one Saturday in June.
People are still complaining that telephone calls on the 0845no are still been answered in Grimsby.
Sgt Jenkins reported that Brandesburton has a problem with under age drinkers in the play park. He would like the public to report this anti social behaviour to the police.They cannot act if they do not get trouble reported.
Kate Barrett has recently started working for the East Riding Council. Kates offical title is Safe Communities Anti Social Behaviour Team Leader. Her team do not deal with criminal matters but everything esle considered anti social . Kate can be contacted on 01482 396380 or catherinebarrett@eastriding.gov.uk.
The biggest problem in the Driffield Police area is the theft of trailers, tools etc from farms. Farm Watch is been set up again.

Notes from meeting held on dec 11t h 2007

Mr Tony Froggatt,PC Avril Duckworth, PCSO Laura Maggs and 5 people were present. A lively discussion followed. The following points were raised. Elmfield Drive young people upsetting residents by their behaviour.       
The Parish Council Secretary reported that people will not report incidents to the police.
The Chairman was amazed that the traffic police ignored cars parked in Main Street on the double yellow lines.
Request from the Parish Council for the police to check the play park for under aged drinkers.
Inquiry. Do the police patrol the village on a night?
Answer Yes
Crime Report for Nov/Dec.
Criminal damage in the village.
Theft of a car New Road
Brandesburton Social Club broken into.
Theft of a trailer from Leven Road.
Anti Social behaviour Quinton Park
Youths causing a nuisance......................................................................

Minutes from the Neighbourhood Watch Group held on 13th March 2007 in the Chapel Rooms, Brandesburton

16 people attended the meeting. The guest speaker was Anthony Froggat from Hang Wag in Hull. Apologies were received from Kevin Vickers and David Green.

1.         The minutes from the last meeting were read and signed
2.         Starter packs have been distributed to every house in the village. The cost of distribution has been met out of funds.
3.         The Parish Council has agreed to pay for the cost of the chapel room for future meetings.

Anthony Froggat spoke about the aims of neighbourhood watch and how we can help to improve our neighbourhood.

To reduce crime and fear of crime.

To alert people to cold callers.

A nominated neighbour is one idea where a vulnerable person is given a neighbour's telephone number to ring if they are worried about strangers at the door.

Shelters for young people were one idea. The big stumbling block is where can they be located? Will a shelter help the fight against anti-social behaviour?

999 should be used for a break-in to a car or house

0845 when something has happened (e.g. youths messing about)

Our new police officer joined us later in the evening with our two PCSOS. They are going to step up patrols in the village.

Our biggest problem at present is a small number of youths causing nuisance.

Serious crime is VERY LOW