CBNWA News
Information for Croydon Trading Standards
2nd Feb 2012
Alert – Jequirity bean bracelets
We have received an alert regarding the sale of the following bracelets that have been on sale at
the Eden Project in Cornwall and at another 36 retailers across the UK, urging customers to
return the red and black bracelets made from the Jequirity bean, the deadly seed of the plant
abrus precatorious. It contains the toxin abrin, a controlled substance under the Terrorism Act,
that if swallowed can kill in doses of just 3 micrograms. Abrin is chemically similar to ricin, a
chemical warfare agent. People who have bought the bracelets are being urged to bag them and
then wash their hands and avoid touching their eyes. The Eden Project alone sold 2,800
bracelets over a year.
Croydon Trading Standards
Tel: 020 8407 1311
Email: trading.standards@croydon.gov.uk
Address: Taberner House
Park Lane
Arsonist pleads guilty to four offences in one night.
2nd Feb 2012
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A 40y/o man who committed on a string of arson offences during one night in Croydon last August has pleaded guilty to four counts of arson.
Timothy Bixley of no fixed abode admitted starting four fires across the Addiscombe area on the night of 15 August 2011 and into the early hours of 16 August, which culminated in a warden-assisted block of flats being evacuated and a number of residents being hospitalised. Bixley began his spree by attempting to set alight the NatWest bank in Lower Addiscombe Road.
Bixley was seen on CCTV at the front door of the bank and has then set alight a piece of cardboard and pushed it through the letterbox before making off. The fire did not take hold and a burnt piece of cardboard was discovered by the manager the following morning. Bixley then made his way to Clyde Road, where, after being refused access to an address of an acquaintance, he set alight recycling bins. The fire was spotted by neighbours and put out.
Bixley moved down Clyde Road and set alight to a car cover, causing an estimated £4,000 worth of damage to the sports kit car underneath. He then made his way to Leafy Way, where he again set alight to rubbish bins at a block of warden-assisted flats. On this occasion the wooden structure surrounding the bins caught alight and this quickly led to a number of elderly residents becoming trapped inside the nearby building. Police and the fire brigade were called and 10 residents were rescued from the building. A number of residents were treated by LAS at the scene for smoke inhalation and three residents were taken to hospital, with one suffering serious injuries to her respiratory system and remaining in intensive care for a number of weeks.
Bixley was arrested by officers in Croydon in the early hours of 16 August 2011 and officers quickly linked the incidents together. Bixley was eventually charged with seven arson offences. He appeared at Croydon Crown Court on Monday 30 January where he pleaded guilty to four of the seven offences. The other three offences are to lie on file.
PC Leigh Packer, from Croydon CID who carried out the investigation said:“Bixley’s actions that night beggar belief. It could have so easily led to a number of people being killed - it was that serious. He told us he was drunk at the time, but if you add in the fact that this took place just a week after the serious disorder in Croydon, then his actions would have caused even greater fear to the victims. “Not only did he endanger the lives of the residents inside the building affected, but also the lives of the police officers and fire brigade officers that dealt with the incidents - some of whom were injured whilst they rescued people.” Bixley has been remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced at Croydon Crown Court on 4 April 2012.
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NeighbOURhood Watch
27th Jan 2012
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Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network (England & Wales)
January 2012
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Message from the Chair Jim Maddan
2012 is with us and what a great year we have in front of us. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the Olympics and the 30th anniversary of Neighbourhood Watch in England and Wales. We are already working with The Big Lunch promoting the Diamond Jubilee Big Lunch on 3rd June 2012 and there will be many more celebratory events throughout the year. Now is the time to get to know your neighbours and prepare to party. Look out for more details in the weeks ahead or contact your local council.
All these events can stand alone, but they are so much better if they leave a lasting legacy. If the residents in a neighbouring street are having a street party, talk to them and suggest that they form a Neighbourhood Watch to bring their community closer together permanently and make their neighbourhood a safer place for all.
All the efforts that we have made to raise the awareness of metal thefts is paying off, and the government are listening to us and others like us, who care about our communities. Don't forget that metal thieves need transport to take their ill-gotten gains to the illegal scrap metal dealers, so keep an eye open for suspicious vehicles and pass the details to your neighbourhood policing team or Crimestoppers (0800 555 111)
Wishing you all a Happy and Safe New Year.
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Police and Crime Commissioners - awareness events, February & March 2012
Clinks (http://news.angelbc-mail.com/LE35.aspx?MTA1MDoyNjE0OjQzNzM2!*!348925" target="_blank" title="http://news.angelbc-mail.com/LE35.aspx?MTA1MDoyNjE0OjQzNzM2!*!348925">www.clinks.org) is an organisation which supports the Voluntary and Community Sector working with offenders in England and Wales.
Clinks has received funding from the Home Office to provide support around the introduction of Police and Crime Commissioners, who will be elected in November this year. As part of this support they are holding a series of awareness events -the ‘Safer Future Communities events’ - on this topic during February and March.
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London Neighbourhood Watch Assocation Newsletter
27th Jan 2012
Welcome to LNWA Newsletter - Issue 52. This Newsletter is produced to maintain your contact with LNWA and is e-mailed to all 32 Boroughs plus the City. Single Points of Contact (SPOCs) are regularly updated so, if you are receiving it for the first time, it’s because you are identified as the Neighbourhood Watch Contact for your Borough. LNWA, is anxious information reaches the "grass roots" so please ensure everyone in a Watch in your Borough is encouraged to read this Newsletter which is also accessible via our website, http://www.lnwa.net/" title="
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NEIGHBOURHOOD & HOME WATCH NETWORK (NHWN)
FOLLOW UP ON NEW WEBSITE
Further to the warning placed in our last newsletter, we are pleased to inform you that ‘Neighbourhood Watch Online’ has changed its trading name to be ‘http://neighbourhoodsecure.co.uk/index.php" title="
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Neighbourhood Secure’ as it did not have a commercial licence to trade under the registered trademark ‘Neighbourhood Watch’ (owned by the Home Office). If any of you received warnings from the “owner” of this site, please feel free to ignore them!
SPEEDWATCH
Bedfordshire Neighbourhood Watch is about to launch Community Speed Watch in partnership with the police, council and fire service. Working from the Council's Community Safety Team's office, Neighbourhood Watch will help administer the scheme. Colleen Atkins is keen to hear how it's working in other Counties, Boroughs, for example:
1. What involvement has Neighbourhood Watch in Community Speed Watch?
2. Is it working well?
3. What are the problems?
4. Do you have links to a Community Speed Watch website, packs for volunteers, or pdfs?
5. What is your logo?
6. How often are volunteers going out?
7. Have you any good tips?
If you can help, please contact Colleen (Bedfordshire Neighbourhood Watch) at:
SCAM WARNING
After 25 attempts to perpetrate this scam across the borough in the last two weeks, Bromley Police are reissuing their warning about a scam in which fraudsters try to access people’s bank cards.
The scam works by the victim initially receiving a phone call, or number of phone calls, from someone claiming to be from their bank or credit card supplier. The caller obtains personal details from the victim before advising them that they need a new card and telling them that a courier will visit them shortly to collect their old card. A person, dressed to look like a courier, then arrives at the door to take the card.
A spokesman for Bromley Police said: “It is important residents are aware of the tactics used by con-artists. Never disclose your bank details to anyone cold calling. Banks will never call you asking for personal or account information (as they have these details) and neither will the Police. If there was a problem with your card, and it needed to be replaced, the bank would write to you advising you to cut the card up. You should never give out bank details or other personal information over the phone, whatever the reason behind the request".
A MESSAGE FROM THE HOME OFFICE
The national, police non-emergency telephone number ‘101’ has now been adopted by every police force in England and Wales. It provides the public with one easy to remember number for contacting local police wherever they are in the country. While 999 is a well-recognised number used to report emergencies, the 2010 British Crime Survey found only 54% of the public know how to contact their local police if they want to talk to them about policing, crime or anti-social behaviour. The introduction of the ‘101’ number will help communities keep their neighbourhoods safe by giving them one easy way to contact local police forces to report non-emergency crime and disorder or to speak to local officers.
Calls to ‘101’ cost 15 pence, no matter how long you are on the phone – this applies to both landlines and mobile phones. For the first time, everyone calling the police for non-emergency matters will know exactly how much the call will cost them and will be assured of equal access whether they are on a pay-as-you-go mobile or a home landline.
The public should continue to call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, when someone suspected of a crime is nearby, when there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened.
As ‘101’ is a new number, some corporate phone systems and switchboards may not yet be programmed to recognise it. If this affects anyone they should contact the person who administers their phone system to request access is opened to the ‘101’ number.
The Home Office, alongside individual police forces, is currently taking forward communications activity to raise awareness of the number.
If you are able to help publicise the number to your staff or through your networks in England and Wales, please visit the Home Office website -
www.homeoffice.gov.uk/101 - for a range of communications resources.
Further information for the public can also be found online by visiting
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VIDEOS
That’s all for this month. On behalf of LNWA, thank you for your work and support.
Croydon Council E-Bulletin
27th Jan 2012
- Tell us about a local hero
- Love Croydon - win cinema tickets
- Budget consultation
- Get involved with plans for Croydon's future
- Park undergoes major regeneration
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Do you know a special person who gives their time freely to help others, a local group that’s doing wonderful voluntary work in the community or a super fundraiser? If so, we would like to hear about them.
We have launched a new awards scheme to celebrate the borough's unsung heroes. The Croydon Community Civic Awards will honour the achievements of outstanding local people and groups that go that extra mile to help others.
There are 11 categories celebrating different aspects of volunteering including long service, carers, young volunteers and voluntary groups. The closing date for nominations is Friday 30 March, 2012.
For more information and a full list of categories visit http://croydon.mailerlite.com/links/view/49323/1412550/348641/b3a5p7t/">www.croydon.gov.uk/civicawards
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| Love is in the air – Win cinema tickets for your Valentine’s day treat |
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| Stay safe and warm during cold weather |
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As the weather turns colder, now is a good time to think about what winter weather preparations you, your family and community may need to make.
There are many simple things you can do to help you and your family keep warm, healthy and safe through the cold weather – as well as saving money. The http://croydon.mailerlite.com/links/view/49323/1412550/348647/v2o3r6f/">DirectGov website has lots of useful information on it to help you prepare for cold weather.
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Your Croydon
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You've told us what your priorities are and we've listened. We're now at the stage of proposing what this means for our budget and services and we want any further comments you may have on these proposed changes.
Please give us your views by completing our http://croydon.mailerlite.com/links/view/49323/1412550/348651/i3y4w6t/">online survey. The survey is completely confidential and it should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. It will close on Friday 17 February 2012.
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We recognise that children's centre services, activities and support are important to families with young children.
However, due to significant reductions in Government funding, we have to consider reducing the funding for children's centres. Therefore the way services in some areas of Croydon are delivered, needs to be re-thought and re-designed.
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In order to get the best from our resources we need your views on how possible changes to children's centre services might affect you and your family. To do this, we need information from local families who are currently using the centres as well as from the wider community.
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| Get involved with plans for Croydon's future |
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If you live or work in Croydon we want to hear your comments on three planning policy documents which are available to view now; the Core Strategy, the Community Infrastructure Levy and proposals on security measures for Croydon's shopkeepers. http://croydon.mailerlite.com/links/view/49323/1412550/348655/k4i8e4c/">Find out more.
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Gates to close as park undergoes major regeneration - A new skate park, ball court, open-air gym, pavilion and community garden, all set against the backdrop of the Wandle, are just some of the improvements planned for Wandle Park as it closes for regeneration. http://croydon.mailerlite.com/links/view/49323/1412550/348657/u2q0d3m/">Find out more.
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Big Jubilee Lunch - From 2 - 5 June 2012, people across the country will join together and celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. To mark this we are encouraging residents to get involved by holding community Big Jubilee Lunches in Croydon streets and parks. http://croydon.mailerlite.com/links/view/49323/1412550/348659/c5b7i4k/">Find out more
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New Year's Day Parade - Croydon's debut in London's New Year's day Parade, saw the Club Soda entry receiving an award of £3,000. This will be donated to the Mayor of Croydon’s charities, London Air Ambulance and Croydon Dyslexia Association.
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Taking youth violence to task - The council has been awarded more than £344,000 to help end gang and youth violence. This will help with improving the identification of offenders, prevention work, training, mentoring, and taking tough action against those who refuse to change their behaviour.
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Council saves pensioner from losing house to con artists - The plight of an 83-year-old man who was conned out of thousands of pounds, and was on the verge of losing his home, has prompted a timely warning from Croydon Council. http://croydon.mailerlite.com/links/view/49323/1412550/348661/j2a3k9i/">Find out more.
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Benefit cheat prosecuted - A woman from South Norwood has been prosecuted by the council after fraudulently claiming more than £34,000 in benefits. http://croydon.mailerlite.com/links/view/49323/1412550/348663/j7x4m2k/">Find out more.
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Croydon sets out recovery and regeneration plans - The council has set out ambitious plans for Croydon's recovery and regeneration following the August riots. http://croydon.mailerlite.com/links/view/49323/1412550/348665/v6l2h1y/">Find out more.
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Planning revisions open to public scrutiny - Revisions to the most important planning policy document for the future of Croydon have prompted the council to make it available for representations from members of the public. http://croydon.mailerlite.com/links/view/49323/1412550/348667/y1a7e9y/">Find out more
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Fly-posters brought to book - A joint operation involving council enforcement officers and the police has resulted in two fly-posters being reprimanded. Despite neither living nor working in the borough, they arranged for advertisements to be displayed illegally across Croydon for their respective scrap car removal services. http://croydon.mailerlite.com/links/view/49323/1412550/348669/r3t2s3c/">Find out more
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Know your grit - Around 30% of the borough's roads are gritted when snow or ice are predicted, or in the case of sudden snow.
You can find out which roads are gritted, and where your nearest salt bin is in case of bad weather on http://croydon.mailerlite.com/links/view/49323/1412550/348671/m6t1y9f/">www.croydon.gov.uk/gritting
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Lunch with the Mayor
Join the Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Graham Bass, for lunch on Thursday 9 February at the Chateau, Coombe Lane. In aid of the Mayor’s charities; the Croydon Dyslexia Association and London’s Air Ambulance, there will be a guest speaker from London’s Air Ambulance at the lunch. Tickets are £25 per person and must be booked in advance.
For more information please email the.mayor@croydon.gov.uk?subject=Lunch with the Mayor">the.mayor@croydon.gov.uk or call 020 8760 5764
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LGBT history month
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) history month is held every year in February to celebrate the lives and achievements of the LGBT community.
Croydon is committed to celebrating its diversity and that of the society as a whole. Throughout February events will take place, not just for the LGBT community, but for everyone in Croydon to come and experience this unique history.
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Holocaust Memorial Day
Croydon is holding a Holocaust Memorial Day Ceremony on Friday 27 January 2012.
The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2012 is ‘Speak Up Speak Out’. It offers an opportunity to listen to the voices from the Holocaust and subsequent genocides, and to make the lessons of hope for a safer, inclusive society where the differences between us are respected as reality today and in the future.
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Business resources workshops
On Monday 30 January, Monday 27 February and Monday 26 March Croydon libraries will be running two-hour evening workshops for both start-ups and established businesses. This hands-on workshop will look at the online and digital resources for businesses available through Croydon Libraries.
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The New Year sees a line up of fantastic entertainment at the Fairfield Halls, with something for everyone. Theatre lovers will enjoy the classic To Kill a Mockingbird (2-4 February), while at the end of this month Strictly Come Dancing’s Anton du Beke and Erin Boag will take to the stage (26 January) following their sell out tour in 2011.
Films at the David Lean Cinema include Incendies (25 January) and L’Affaire Farewell (29 January) which will be shown as part of the world cinema season. For those wanting some lighter entertainment, January will see the well loved film Airplane (28 January) shown as part of the Leslie Neilson season. Find out more at http://croydon.mailerlite.com/links/view/49323/1412550/348685/b0i9y1d/">www.davidleancinema.com.
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Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network (England & Wales)
13th Jan 2012
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January 2012
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Message from the Chair Jim Maddan
Last month I wrote to all members of Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch about the problems of metal theft. With the support of BT who is one of the major victims of this type of crime, we are producing a special newsletter to remind members of the problems and what we can all do to reduce the opportunity for this crime and make sure that the criminals are caught.
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What is the scale of the problem ?
Ecclesiastical Insurance who is the primary insurer of church buildings puts it like this :
- Metal theft is the fastest growing crime in the UK.
- The crime wave is prompted by high metal prices on the world markets and worldwide demand.
- The problem is the second priority, behind terrorism, of the British Transport Police and the rail network.
- Metal theft is estimated to cost several hundred million pounds a year.
- Anglican churches have suffered significantly through this crime.
- Almost every area of the country has been affected by the crime.
Metal theft does not affect church buildings alone – schools and heritage properties have similarly been victims of this crime, albeit to a lesser extent.
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Minister for Crime Prevention & Anti-Social Behaviour
NHWN has had a meeting with the new Minister for Crime Prevention and Anti-Social Behaviour, Lord Henley, and he is fully aware of the problems and said:
"Metal theft is a serious and growing national problem which this Government is determined to tackle. We are seeing a range of sectors affected: from national infrastructure including power, transport and communication networks, to impact on communities, for example the theft and damage to church roofs and stealing road signs, drain covers and even war memorials."
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What are the industry and the police doing about it ?
The industry realises that they have to respond pro-actively because failure to do so will ultimately have a dramatic effect on their profitability.
They are all looking at their own procedures for the disposal of their own legitimate scrap metal. Their contractors must also follow these procedures.
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What can Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch members do?
http://news.angelbc-mail.com/LE35.aspx?MTA1MDoyNTM2OjQyNjQ5!*!348925" target="_blank">This is a matter for everybody in the community, but Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch can lead the way. Firstly, we all need to be alert to the situation and keep watch for vans and trucks driving around our streets looking for the opportunity to steal metal, and reporting the details to the local police or Crimestoppers (0800 555 111). No item of intelligence is ever too small; it might be the final piece of the jigsaw and in some cases there might even be the possibility of gaining a reward.
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What are Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch doing about it?
NHWN is working closely with partners on a number of fronts to try to reduce the number of offences and drastically cut back on the opportunities for the criminals to realise their ill-gotten gains.
We have been invited to meetings with politicians, industry leaders and the police to gauge the size of the problem and identify some solutions.
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Key messages
- This is a problem that affects us all and can lead to deaths.
- Keep a watch out for suspicious vehicles and workmen.
- Pass ALL information to the police or Crimestoppersas soon as possible.
- Sign the online petition for a change in the legislation.
Please pass this message to all your members.
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HELP IS AT HAND TO SWITCH TO DIGITAL TV.
18th Nov 2011
Digital TV switchover is the biggest change in television since the introduction of colour. In 2012 analogue television will be switched off across London. If you don’t have digital TV by the time of switchover, you will lose your TV channels.
If you are still watching analogue TV (five channels or fewer) on any of your sets, you need to convert them to digital. Virtually any existing TV can be converted using a Freeview box, a digital satellite service or digital cable.
Almost everyone will be able to watch Freeview after switchover – even homes currently out of coverage. You can check the options for going digital in your area, and what channels will be available through an aerial, using the postcode checker at digitaluk.co.uk.
For older and disabled viewers who may find making the switch difficult, the BBC-run Switchover Help Scheme is at hand to provide everything you need to switch one TV set to digital.
Most eligible people will be asked to pay £40 towards the standard option of help. For eligible people on income-related benefits, it’s free. This includes easy to use equipment, an approved installer to supply and install the equipment, and a 12 month aftercare service including a free helpline.
If you’re 75 and over or eligible disabled, the Help Scheme will write to you directly and in plenty of time to ask if you want help.
If you have any questions about switchover, you can call the Digital UK advice line on 08456 50 50 50 or visit http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/">digitaluk.co.uk. There will also be roadshows near your area from early 2012 – look out for more information on the website.
For further information on the Switchover Help Scheme visit http://www.helpscheme.co.uk/">helpscheme.co.uk or call free on 0800 40 85 900. Textphone users can call 0800 40 85 936.
