THE ST PETER’S ASSOCIATION
NEWSLETTER
&
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
SEPTEMBER 2011
Dear Member
Members of the Committee are once again taking part in the Big
Clean. Any members willing to volunteer would be most
welcome. Please contact Hilary McKernan if you can help.
Chairman of the Canterbury City Partnership, Bob Jones, said: “I’d like
to ask businesses and residents when they last stood outside the front
of their building and had a good look round. Could the pavement do
with a scrub? Is there any litter? Can you see a few little jobs that need
doing to improve the look of the place?
The project is being supported by Canterbury City Council, Kent Police
and the council’s environment contractor Serco in order to make the
maximum impact.
The timing of the ‘Canterbury Big Clean’ has been deliberately planned
to coincide with the Canterbury Festival, which runs from 16 to 30
October.
We are inviting community groups and voluntary organisations to take
part on Saturday, 8 October, while Wednesday, 12 October will be the
turn of the business community.
The last Big Clean was a huge success due to the hard work of all the
many groups involved. Businesses, voluntary organisations and
community groups from across the city centre came together to clear
rubbish, scrub subways, wash paintwork and remove graffiti.
We hope that even more people will take part this time and spare an
hour or so to make the city look its best before the start of the
Canterbury Festival.
Philippe Esclasse, City Centre Manager, on 01227 787921, email
philippe.esclasse@canterbury.gov.uk
FOUR TEENAGERS ARRESTED FOR METAL THEFT
Four 13-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of metal theft as part of a
summer crackdown by Kent Police.
The four boys, all from the Herne Bay area, were arrested in Underdown Road,
Herne Bay, at 8pm yesterday, Wednesday 31 August, following reports from a
member of the public that lead was being stripped from the roof of a nearby
building.
They have been released on police bail until 17 September while enquiries
continue.
The arrests came as this year's Stay Safe campaign draws to a close. The
campaign, which focused on the type of crime that frequently occurs during the
holiday season, ended on Friday 2 September.
Acting Chief Inspector Terry Chuter said: "Lead tiles and fixings and cabling can be
rich pickings for thieves, but people can take steps to reduce the risk.
"Avoid leaving tools or equipment around your property that could be used to climb
onto your roof or remove valuable items. Security marking metal items with a
forensic solution can also help identify property if it is stolen.
"We are determined to fight metal theft and ask the public to continue to help by
remaining vigilant and reporting suspicious activity straight away."
Criminal Damage
CRIMINAL DAMAGE.
Jolly Sailor, Northgate, Canterbury, between 23:00 and 23:15 on 26th September.
A Known Female Offender Drew Graffiti on the Window Ledges of the property
THEFT.
St. Peters Lane, Canterbury between 21:00 09/09 and 12:00 10/09/11.
A silver/grey 21 gears Saracen cycle, with scorpion transfers, and a padlock has
been stolen from the garden of the residential property.
THEFT.
Forrester Close, Canterbury between 21:00 on 21 September and 06:00 on 22
September.
Lead on the overhanging roof of a front door was stolen from a residential property.
The wall was also damaged.
BURGLARY.
St Stephens Court, between 10:30 and 18:15 on the 20th September.
The offender entered through an unsecured door to the garage and stole a
Mountain Bike.
BURGLARY.
St Radigund’s Street, between 08:30 and 18:00 on the 23rd September.
The offender gained access to this property via the rear door and stole a Black
Desktop Computer and Screen.
THEFT MISCELLANEOUS-INCLUDING THEFT BY FINDING.
Forrester Close, between 00:30 and 00:39 on the 25th September.
An amount of lead flashing was stolen.
BURGLARY DWELLING AND THEFT.
King Street, between 10:40 and 11:40 on the 25th September.
The burglar entered through an unsecured door and stole a Silver Apple Mac
computer.
BURGLARY.
King Street, Canterbury between 15:30 and 16:05 on 21st September.
The burglar entered the property through an unsecured Patio Door and Stole a
Samsung NC10 Network laptop computer.
KENT TRADING STANDARDS.
Banking scam involving ID fraud.
A local resident has discovered that a Halifax bank account had been set up in her
name without her knowledge. Criminals had used bank account details to set up five
mobile phone accounts. She later found out her neighbour had been similarly
targeted. During a conversation with her neighbour, she was told that they had
received a letter from the Halifax but ignored it because they did not have a Halifax
account. The woman encouraged her neighbour to investigate and they found that
they too had an account opened in their name and various credit contracts set up.
Kent Trading Standards is warning people to check carefully any correspondence
they receive from banks, building societies or other service providers. Do not ignore
letters on the basis that you d! o not have an account with them. If you believe that
you have been a victim of ID theft you should report the matter to the relevant bank
or building society so that they can investigate the matter and involve the police if
necessary.
SCAM.
A local resident received a call from the Barrington Group, a financial firm based in
New York offering to buy shares. The resident was asked to sign a variety of
paperwork in addition to paying 'a refundable bond' of several thousands of pounds,
as a gesture of good will.
The Barrington Group are not authorised under the Financial Services and Markets
Act 2000 to carry out regulated activity in the U! K. This includes dealing and
arranging deals in investments, including stocks and shares.
If you deal with an unauthorized company then the Financial Services Ombudsmen
Service and the Financial Services Compensation Scheme are not available to you.
You can find out if a company or individual are authorised by visiting the Financial
Services Authority (FSA) Register Check Services at
http://www.fsa.gov.uk/pages/register/.
Calling the Police?
Local Police Community Support Officers –
Ring 01227 868253 and enquire who is on duty at the time.
999: for crimes in action
01622 690690: for reporting crime, including anti-social behaviour.
Or 0800 555 111: CRIMESTOPPERS – for anonymous calls with information about
crime.
Refuse & recycling collection: 01227 862211 City Council
Rubbish on streets and paths: 0800 0319091 Serco
Dog fouling: 01227 862253 City Council Street Scene
Fly-tipping and Graffiti: 0800 031 9091 Serco (Preferably also report to Police and get
incident report number)
Abandoned vehicles: 01227 862203 Canterbury City Council
Street Lighting, Pavements, Potholes etc: 0845 824 7800 Kent Highways Agency
(An incident report number should be obtained for follow-up)
Canterbury City Council CCTV contact telephone number – 01227 862540
SPA contact information
Our website: www.stpetersassociation.co.uk
A general email link: spa@stpetersassociation.co.uk
SPA Committee 2010/11
The current officers are:
Chairman: Hilary McKernan – 01227 764094
Vice-Chairman: Andrew Kerin – 01227 456618
Secretary: Alexi Brook
Treasurer: Gillian Rushton
Neighbourhood Watch: Andrew Kerin & Gillian Rushton
Committee members: Polly Coburn, Clive Bowley, Margaret Hagan, Margaret Keeler.
NHW Coordinators St Peter’s Association Neighbourhood Watch Scheme:
Andrew Kerin, Blackman House, 6 St Peter’s Lane, Canterbury CT1 2BP.
Gillian Rushton, 68 Broad Street, Canterbury CT1 2LS.
This is a list of your SPA street representatives and the roads they cover:
Mrs. Alexi Brook King Street:
Abbotts Place, Chantry Court, Dean Mill Court, Knotts Lane, Mill Lane,
St Radigund's Street.
Mrs. Polly Coburn 66 Northgate:
Kings Mews, Northgate, St John’s Hospital, St John's Place.
Mrs. Margaret Hagan 73 St Peters Lane:
Pound Lane, St Peters Lane, St Peter's Street, Tower Way, Westgate Hall Rd.
Miss Margaret Keeler Flat 1, Eastbridge Hospital 25 High Street:
16 The Friars, All Saints Lane, High St (part).
Mrs. Hilary McKernan 9 King Street:
Best Lane, Blackfriars Street, King Street, Orange Street, Palace Street,
St Alphege Lane, The Friars, Turnagain Lane.
Ms Gillian Rushton 68 Broad Street: Broad Street.