Police experts to give talk on home security measures

The StrettonDale Local Joint Committee (LJC) will be welcoming Charles Naylor, West Merica Police’s Crime Reduction Manager for Shropshire, to their next meeting on Thursday 27 June 2013 at Ticklerton Village Hall at 7pm. 

Charles Naylor will be giving an overview of measures that residents and businesses can take to reduce the risk of being a victim of rural crime.  There will also be samples of home safety products on display to give an idea of the types of products available to purchase. 

We are also asking residents to come along and raise any flooding concerns for a new standing item on the agenda. 

Chris Edwards, Shropshire Council’s area commissioner – south, will also be present to provide an update of the local commissioning pilot project in Church Stretton, which has been testing out new ways to deliver services to a higher standard and in a more timely and more economical manner.  

Councillor Tim Barker, chairman of the committee, said: 

“We are all aware that we live in a low crime area, but there are occasional spikes in crime, and those of us living in more remote rural areas may need to consider our own security measures.  The meeting will give us all a chance to be more informed and take steps to protect our homes and outbuildings.”   

The meeting will also include an update from the Church Stretton local policing team regarding local crime and safety, and reports on news and events from the parishes that form the LJC.  The committee will also consider funding applications that have been received since the last meeting. 

Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting and to take part in the discussions. 

If you are unable to attend this meeting, there is a community safety event at the Mayfair, drop in from 10am – 1pm on Friday 5 July 2013 for advice and guidance from the police regarding home safety. 

For more information on the meeting please contact Lisa Bedford, Shropshire Council’s community action officer for the area, on 01584 838241, email lisa.bedford@shropshire.gov.uk.