Benhall and Hatherley Community

Meet your local Hatherley Officers

We will be locating a gazebo outside Salisbury Avenue shops between 11am and 3pm on Thursday 20th June 2013.

Local officers will be present and undertaking patrols in the area.

This is part of a bi weekly surgery rotation around the communities we police.

In addition we will have a surgery in the town centre between 11am and 3pm each Wednesday, located either on the High Street near to Marks and Spencers or Promenade near to Accessorize.

New Retail Community Officer for Cheltenham

My name is PCSO James Holyoake and I have recently been made the named officer for the retail community in the Cheltenham South area. As you will be aware retail is at the heart of Cheltenham, being very popular with visitors who come to Cheltenham for the day. Having a vibrant retail community also attracts people who will be shoplifting and committing other retail related offences. It will be my responsibility, along with the named PCSO for the respective area, to work very closely with retailers in the Town Centre, Bath Road, Tivoli, Six Ways in Charlton Kings and many other retail stores.

I will also be working with PC Besford (who is also responsible for Retail), Colin Pilsworth (Daysafe Co-ordinator). We will work together in making Cheltenham an even safer and pleasant place to shop.

Daysafe is part of the Cheltenham Safe scheme, it allows members to work with each other and the police to combat retail related crime.

If you are a retailer and interested in becoming a member please contact Colin Pilsworth on 01242 252323 or visit http://www.cheltenham-safe.org/

Or alternatively contact myself on the details below.

If you are a store experiencing theft then please contact me and I will be happy to offer crime prevention advice.

Tel No 101 Extn 6138

Email James.Holyoake@Gloucestershire.police.uk

Police Information Post at Up Hatherley Library Dates

Police Information Post have been set up for the following dates:-

• Friday 25th January - 14:00  - 15:00
• Friday 22nd February - 14:00 - 15:00
• Friday 22nd March - 14:00 - 15:00
• Friday 26th April - 14:00 - 15:00
• Friday 24th May - 14:00 - 15:00
• Friday 21st June - 14:00 - 15:00
• Friday 19th July - 14:00 - 15:00
• Friday 27th September - 14:00 - 15:00
• Friday 18th October - 14:00 - 15:00
• Friday 22nd November - 14:00 - 15:00
• Friday 20th December - 14:00 - 15:00

All  will take part in Up Hatherley Library Hulbert Crescent. 

Hatherley - School Patrols

We will be carrying out dedicated patrols in the Salisbury Avenue Shops, followed by School patrol on the following dates:-

• Tuesday 12th February - 14:00 - 15:00
• Tuesday 16th April - 14:00 - 15:00
• Tuesday 14th May - 14:00 - 15:00
• Tuesday 11th June - 14:00 - 15:00 
• Tuesday 2nd July - 14:00 - 15:00
• Tuesday 10th September - 14:00 - 15:00
• Tuesday 8th October - 14:00 - 15:00 
• Tuesday 12th November - 14:00 - 15:00 
• Tuesday 10th December - 14:00 - 15:00

Update for Benhall and Reddings Community

Message from your local officer PCSO Debbie Hurcombe 9233

Hello it's that time of year again where we are reminded of our safety on the roads.The nights are darker and we are seeing more and more young people riding their bikes with no head protection or lights !!

Please do not be a casualty …my advice is:

Wear bright clothing in the day and reflective clothing or accessories at night 

Use lights after dark - white at front and red at rear. You may be fined £30 if you don't have them …

Cycle Security

Keep your bike secure or avoid theft

Doing all you can to improve cycle security is important.

Cycle theft stops people cycling - research shows that it acts as a major barrier to cycling; 1 in 4 victims do not replace their bike and therefore do not continue to cycle.

There are a few simple steps cycle owners can take to significantly reduce the likelihood of their bike being stolen.

1. Buy two good quality locks – expect to spend at least 10% of the value of your bike on locks

• Lock both wheels and the frame to a cycle stand or other immovable object
• Secure your lock so it does not touch the ground
• Lock 'tight' so that your cycle is hard to move around when parked
• Park your cycle where it can be seen

2. Get Your Bike Marked and Registered
Thieves know that it they are caught with a stolen bicycle that the police cannot find an owner for, they cannot be charged – ‘no victim, no crime’.

Recording the details of your bike is key!

Getting your bicycle security marked and registered acts as a visible deterrent to potential cycle thieves as they know your bike is traceable, and reduces your chances of being a victim of cycle theft. It also highlights to the Police your bike is registered, improving the chances of your bike being returned to you. http://www.bikeregister.com/

3. What happens if your bicycle is stolen?
You should always report this immediately to the police – if the police are not made aware of the crime, they cannot act upon it. Provide as much information as you can, including:

• The frame number (and Bikeregister reference is applicable)

• Type of bike - make and model
• Any other distinguishable features
• A photo
• Details of where and when it was stolen