AGM Notification

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

Advance Notice

The Wenvoe Neighbourhood Watch AGM will be held at 8.00pm on Wednesday 8 February 2023. Any Resident is welcome to attend. Reports will be received and officers elected for the coming year.

Home Security

It is winter time so the police and Neighbourhood Watch advise you to take particular care over the security of your home. Suggestions are:

  • Lock windows if possible.
  • Put interior lights on a timer if you are out or away at night.
  • Ensure doors are locked particularly patio doors.
  • Make sure any exterior lights are working.
  • Keep a helpful eye out for neighbours.

 

Watch out also for your garage. Recently an intruder broke into the garage of a Resident. Luckily only minor items were taken but it shows that these events happen in Wenvoe.

Cyber security

Information from Action Fraud shows that large amounts of money were lost to fraud involving online purchases over the festive season in 2021-22. Advice is:

  • Protect your account. Set up 2-step verification and use strong passwords.
  • Choose carefully where you shop. Research first to make sure that you are buying from a reputable business.
  • Pay securely. Use a credit card in preference to a debit card because of the legal protection available. Also consider using a payment platform such as PayPal, Apple Pay or Google.

 

PCSO visit

The PCSO holds regular question and answer sessions at the village Hub building. At the last visit a police officer came and explained the procedure if the village wanted to conduct a traffic speed operation through the village. This is where a team of residents are authorised to use a handheld radar speed machine (gun) with results sent to the police who can issue warning notices to speeding vehicle owners. The police provide training and supervise the operation. A minimum of 9 volunteers are required to form teams of 3. Volunteers must complete a police vetting process which can be conducted at home. Any interested Resident can obtain further information from Jackie Gauci, 029 2132 8539.