Forest South Safer Community Team

Team Members

PS Sara Sleeman 

Coleford Area

PC Julie Evans (Beat Manager Coleford)

PCSO Neil Evans

PCSO Jennifer Mansfield

PCSO Nick Jones

PCSO Ben Jefferies

PCSO Pete Timmins

Lydney Area

PC David Reynolds (Beat Manager Lydney)

PCSO Dan Wilce

PCSO Mary Skinner

PCSO Michael Shuttleworth

PCSO Claire Perry

Tiddenham and Sedbury Area 

PC Rob Dix (Beat Manager Tiddenham and Sedbury)

PCSO Mark Robertson

PCSO Natalie Thomas

PC Sue Johnson 

Special Constables:

Debbie Huson

Luke Jamison 

David Hooper

Operation Evulse Cracks Down On Anti-Social Behaviour In Lydney

Officers from the Forest South and Forest North Safer Community Teams (SCTs) hit the streets of Lydney over the weekend to crack down on anti-social behaviour.

Operation Evulse has been running since February and sees officers conducting extra patrols at anti-social behaviour hotspots in the Forest of Dean.

For further information please  click here .

Girl Assaulted in Lydney

Police are appealing for witnesses after a girl was assaulted in Lydney on Monday March 1.

For further information please click here .

Did You Pick Up Dropped Purse In Lydney?

Police are appealing for witnesses following the loss of a purse in Lydney on Monday March 1.

The victim dropped her black purse, containing a small amount of money and bankcards, as she was getting into her car in Driffield Road at about 1pm.

For more information please click here .

Aggravated Burglary In Woodcroft

Police are appealing for witnesses following an aggravated burglary in Woodcroft on Monday March 1.

For more information please click here .

Serious RTC At Cannop

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision at Cannop on Friday February 26.

For more information please click here .

Advertising Van Stolen In Aylburton

Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of an advertising van in Aylburton.

For more information please click here .

Getting The Ball Rolling- Tag Rugby 2010- Forest South

Officers from the Forest South Safer Community Team along with the Street Wardens have recently finished their training programme through Gloucestershire Police in conjunction with the Rugby Football Union to introduce tag rugby into schools. 

The objective is for the officers to promote the ‘Tackle Safely’ campaign, which highlights personal safety for youngsters through the enjoyment of playing rugby. It is designed to illustrate the dangers surrounding them on the pitch i.e. not to be tagged, to those dangers outside of school, and how to keep safe whatever they are doing. The tag rugby programme also encourages fair play and teamwork. 

Officers from the SCT will be selecting schools in the area ready for the tournament at Cinderford rugby club.

Forest South- Coffee Morning At Aylburton

PCSO Dan Wilce went along to Aylburton Methodist Church on Saturday 21st February 2010 to provide crime prevention advice to local residents who went to the coffee morning. While he was there he explained what the Safer Community Team does and handed out the latest Community Policing newsletter. He also handed out free shed alarms and leaflets to reinforce his message about keeping the home and property safe.

Follow some of his simple tips and advice to reduce the possibility of becoming a victim of crime.

• Don't leave valuables on display where they can easily be seen through a window

• Photograph items of jewellery, antiques and other items that may be difficult to describe.

• Always back up home computer records on disc and store them safely in case the computer is stolen.

• Mark valuable items with an indelible marker with your post code

• Consider purchasing a safe for storing valuables

• Don't keep large amounts of cash at home

• Dispose of all receipts and utility bills carefully to avoid criminals using your identity

If you would like to receive further crime prevention advice or have any questions please contact your local Crime Prevention Officer Bob Lloyd at bob.lloyd@gloucestershire.police.uk or via 0845 090 1234. 

Police Introduce Lydney Dispersal Order- Forest South

The Forest South Safer Community Team (SCT) is introducing a dispersal order to tackle anti social behaviour in an area of Lydney.

The order, which will run from 18^th February 2010 until 17 August  2010, is being introduced in response to an increase in reports of groups behaving in an anti-social way and intimidating local residents and shoppers.

The dispersal order will cover the area bounded by Highfield Road, Albert Street, Springfield Road, Springmeadow Road, Forest Road, Hill Street, High Street, Church Road, and the Lydney by-pass.

The order will allow police or Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) to direct any groups of two or more to leave the area for 24 hours when they believe the behaviour of the group is likely to result in members of the public being harassed, alarmed or distressed.

Anyone who remains in the area or returns after being told to leave could find themselves in a police cell and facing a fine of up to £5,000 or up to three months imprisonment.

The order also prevents anyone under the age of 16 from being within the boundary covered by the dispersal order between 9pm and 6am unless with a parent or responsible person over the age of 18. Anyone under 16 found in the area may be taken home or to an alternative place of safety.

Officers from the Forest  South SCT will be speaking to residents and business owners over the coming days to explain the dispersal order and to encourage them to contact the police if they witness anti-social behaviour within the dispersal zone.

Inspector Chris Thorley, of the Forest South Inspector Neighbourhood Area, said: "The dispersal order is a powerful policing tool and will allow us to tackle disorderly behaviour within the town.

“We know over the recent weeks that the conduct of groups gathering in and around the town has made people feel fearful and intimidated and from Friday 26^th February we'll be able to ask such groups to leave the area before trouble starts.”

He added: “The use of this power is targeted on those people whose behaviour has resulted in or is likely to result in people being intimidated, harassed, alarmed or distressed. This will not affect people going about their normal business.”

Dispersal Order For Lydney

The Forest South Safer Community Team (SCT) is introducing a dispersal order to tackle anti social behaviour in an area of Lydney.

To read more about the dispersal order click here . 

Latest Forest South Community Newsletter

  Our latest Community Policing newsletter has just been printed and will be delivered. It is designed to provide you with details about your Safer Community Team and keep you updated about what we are doing to reduce crime and disorder and promote safety in Gloucestershire.

This edition reinforces the Constabulary’s commitment to the Policing Pledge – our contract with the public that outlines the standard of service you can expect from us.

These newsletters will be available at key locations within your community. If you require a copy please speak to your Safer Community Team who will ensure you receive one or where you can collect one. To view your Communities newsletter online please click here.To view your Communities newsletter online please click here.

Secure it with Spiky- Forest South

Gloucestershire Constabulary, along with the Crime Disorder Reduction Partnership, have launched the PLANT IT SAFE campaign at Coinros garden centre in Lydney.

The campaign is designed to make children aware of some of the defensive measures there are available for protecting both their gardens, and their schools.

Pupils from Severnbanks school in Lydney chose the name Spiky for the character, which will appear on all the plants that are defensive friendly.

PCSO Peter Timmins from the Forest South SCT, and PCSO Lucy Webb from the Forest North SCT will spearhead the campaign and are in the process of arranging visits to all primary schools in the Forest of Dean.

PCSO Timmins said "making the children aware of defensive planting in schools will help them identify vulnerable areas in  their own gardens, example being around the garden shed and around the schools they attend.The children can then point out the suitable plants to their parents, when they visit the garden centre, as all plants recommended by the Constabulary and CDRP, will have a Spiky sticker attached. This will help children educate their parents on what plants are best to use, and in turn make their gardens and out buildings safer"

Gloucestershire County Council Contact

Useful Contact Numbers- Forest South

Here are some useful contact numbers, so you can make your enquiries that much quicker:

Police:

Gloucestershire Police Non emergency number- 0845 090 1234

CrimeStoppers Gloucestershire- 0800 555 111

Gloucestershire Crimestoppers is dedicated to helping to solve crimes and taking criminals off the streets across the county, as far north as Moreton-in-Marsh in the Cotswolds, down to Tetbury in the south and Lydney in the Forest of Dean.

To view more, click here

County Council departments:

Gloucestershire County Council enquires- 01452 425000

http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

Civil Parking Enforcement enquires- 01452 396723

In 2005, Gloucestershire County Council decided to exercise its rights under the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1991 and assume control of on street parking enforcement throughout the County of Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire Highways- 08000 514 514

http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways

District Council departments:

Forest of Dean District Council enquires- 01594 810000

http://www.fdean.gov.uk/

Street Wardens enquires- 01594 812264

The Street Wardens deal with a wide range of issues such as abandoned vehicles, tackling vandalism and graffiti and giving advice on dealing with fouled footpaths and also provide the dog warden service.

To view more, click here.

Noise & Nuisance Complaints - 01594 812442 

The Environmental Health team at the district council are responsible for investigating noise and nuisance complaints across the district. They work to control noise from both domestic homes and commercial businesses.

Other:

Forestry Commission enquires- 0845 367 3787

Abandoned Vehicles Gloucestershire- 0800 180 4140

To view more, click here 

Road Tax cheats report on- 0800 032 5202

To view more, click here

Police Information Points In Your Area

Lydney  

12th March 2010 09:30-11:00 and 14:30-16:00 at River Centre, Severnbanks

20th March 2010 10:00-12:00 Youth Cafe, Lydney

St Briavels, Hewelsfield and Brockweir

12th March 2010 14:00-16:00 at Brockweir Village Shop

19th March 2010 10:00-12:00 at the Assembly Rooms St Briavels

30th March 2010 10:00-12:00 at Brockweir Village Shop

Coleford

16th March 2010  10:00-12:00 Forest of Dean District Council Offices 

26th March 2010 1400-1500hrs at Parkside, Coleford 

20th April 2010  10:00-12:00 Forest of Dean District Council Offices 

30th April 2010 1400-1500hrs at Parkside, Coleford 

18th May 2010 10:00-12:00 Forest of Dean District Council Offices 

28th May 2010 1400-1500hrs at Parkside, Coleford 

25th June 2010 1400-1500hrs at Parkside, Coleford 

Westdean

7th April 2010   11:00-12:00 Danby Close, Yorkley  

Tiddenham, Sedbury 

29th March 2010 13:00-14:00 at the Woodcroft Christian Centre

17th April 2010 13:00-14:30 at Tutshill Police Station

22th April 2010 13:00-14:00 at the Woodcroft Christian Centre

08th May 2010 13:00-14:30 at Tutshill Police Station

27th May 2010 13:00-14:00 at the Woodcroft Christian Centre

25th June 2010 13:00-14:00 at the Woodcroft Christian Centre

26th June 2010 13:00-14:30 at Tutshill Police Station

Aylburton, Alvington, Woolaston

 dates to be announced

Please come along and raise any community issues or concerns you may have to your local Police Community Support Officers. If you have a suggestion for a PIP point, please click here 

Dealing with Stray Dogs- Forest South

Police no longer accept or deal with stray dogs, but will create an incident record for information purposes only. The stray/found dog service is now provided by the Street Wardens at the Forest of Dean District Council Offices. They have three important roles in the community.

1. Practical - to handle and secure stray dogs
2. Educational - to promote responsible attitudes to dog ownership and provides advice and information for dog owners.
3. Enforcement - to enforces the legislation relating to dog fouling, dogs in general and local byelaws

The council do not have the power to deal with animal welfare issues in domestic premises. If you do have any concerns with the welfare of an animal that is not a stray then please contact the RSPCA at www.rspca.co.uk

If you have found or lost a dog contact this service on 01594 812264.  Outside office hours (8.30am to 5pm) or on bank holidays and weekends contact 07505820220.