Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch Group A G M on Wednesday 13th October Morag Irving reports

Hello,  Julian and I went to the Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 13th October in Huntingdon.

We know how to enjoy ourselves!

These are my brief notes of things I thought may interest you. If you would like to read the full minutes drop me a line and I’ll let you have a copy when I get one.



Cambs new Chief Constable Simon Parr gave the opening speech, his key points were:-


Transferring the fear of crime from the victim to the criminal

Taking a more holistic approach to crime and finding the root cause, in conjunction with other agencies.

Cutting bureaucracy

Engaging with the community, in areas other than stations and home visits.

Chief Constable Simon Parr is very aware of the impact of cuts to funding. How deeply this will affect us remains to be seen.


Cambridgeshire NHW has funds of £11,246.90 in the coffers. I hasten to add this is not ours here at Park Farm; it covers all of Cambridgeshire.


Inspector Paul Ormerod, the safer neighbourhood Officer spoke about the need for greater communications. The way information is passed on and how to speed things up. Again, this is also likely to come under budget cuts.


There were currently 4 vacancies on the board for members for Peterborough.
Julian and I have put our names forward to represent you on the panel.


Please let me know if you would like any more information.


Finally:

I managed to get some more Neighbourhood watch window stickers and stationery; if you would like some please let me know.

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