Here is the latest Wantage East neighbourhood update from Police Community Support officer Tim Deane.
The Wantage East Neighbourhood Consultation indicated dog fouling is a priority issue in some local areas. Dog owners please note that it is in fact an offence under the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996 where a person who is in charge of a dog must clean up after it when it fouls any footpath, highway, verge or other open space to which the public have access. By allowing your dog to do this, you could face a fixed penalty of £50; if the case is prosecuted in court a fine of up to £1000 may be incurred.
While on the subject of dogs; many dogs are lost every year, some as a result of theft, even the most reliable and well-cared for dog can get lost or stolen. Dog theft has been attributed to two broad motives – breeding and ransom. Make sure that your dog wears a collar and identification (ID) tag. Include your surname, telephone number, address and full postcode – if there’s room put ‘microchipped’ on the tag if your dog has a chip. Microchip your dog so that it is permanently identifiable should the collar and ID tag be removed. For more information visit Thames Valley Police Dog Theft Website. The Wantage East Neighbourhood Team have access to a dog scanner.
Speeding was also indicated to be a priority concern in this area. The Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) continue to carry out speed checks in the Wantage East villages with the SID (Speed Indication Device) and the ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) Machine. Owners of vehicles found to be exceeding the speed limit will be contacted.
Parking is an issue that takes up a lot of our time. In most cases common sense by the driver of the vehicle could prevent a lot of the problems. Under Section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, you MUST NOT leave your vehicle in a dangerous position or where it causes any unnecessary obstruction of the road. Think before you park and before you lock your vehicle take that moment to look around you, ask yourself are you obstructing anyone or anything, or are you committing an offence by parking there. Bear in mind, if your vehicle is causing an obstruction it may be removed in your absence.
Incidents
Two people arrested for Burglary non dwelling in Harwell, both bailed. Enquires are ongoing.
One person arrested for public order offence – charged from Wantage.
There has been a spate of lead thefts across our area where Houses, Schools, Churches and Village Halls have been targeted.
PCSO’s Gary Kirby and Denise Clements were directly involved in the detention and subsequent arrest of three males caught Hare Coursing near Harwell.
PCSO Larry Gardner attended Harwell Archery open day on Saturday 21 August. Larry is a qualified archery himself and spent the day instructing local Young people.
If you would like to speak to any member of the Wantage East Neighbourhood Team call
0845 8 505 505
Forthcoming Have Your Say Meetings (HYS)
HYS. 4th October 2010. 18.30-19.30 Milton Village Methodist Hall.
HYS. 9th October 2010. 16.30-17.30 Ardington Police Office.
HYS. 9th October 2010. 18.00-19.00 East Hendred Snell’s Hall.
HYS. 25thOctober 2010. 19.00-20.00 Blewbury Village Hall.
HYS. 27thOctober 2010. 18.00-19.00 Steventon Village Hall.
HYS. 16th October 2010. 10.00-11.00 Harwell Village Hall.
HYS. 11th October 2010. 19.00-20.00 Chilton Village Hall.
HYS. 12th October 2010. 17.45-18.45 Upton Village Hall.
For more information about your local neighbourhood team, contact 0845 8 505 505 or visit www.thamesvalley.police.uk