Winter and Christmas are going to be different this year. Coronavirus has seen to that. But at the same time, Winter is always something to prepare for – to make sure you stay safe and well over the darker, colder months. Preparing your property against burglars or preparing yourself against the growing tide of scams […]
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Across North East Lincolnshire the Neighbourhood Policing Teams are still holding ‘drop ins’ and meetings so that you can speak to them direct. Some teams are meeting face to face (socially distanced) and some have moved to online (Zoom/video) sessions. Each Ward team has a different programme but all are holding events on a regular […]
There are 5.2 million homes and businesses in England at risk of flooding. Don’t assume it’s not you. Whether you live on a hill, in a flat or in an area that’s never flooded before, flooding can still affect you, putting your home, your possessions and your family at risk. In England there are over […]
If your Neighbourhood Watch Group has an idea for a project that could tackle crime in your area, then don’t forget to consider the Crime Reduction Fund grants. This scheme has been funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside (PCC) and is being managed by Voluntary Action North East Lincolnshire (VANEL) on behalf […]
Big Local North Cleethorpes recently published their third newsletter and this one focuses very specifically on Community Safety. Written in conjunction with Humberside Police, there’s information and advice in there that is relevant to everyone – not just those living in North Cleethorpes (where the project support is targeted). The .pdf newsletter is here. Or […]
Keith Hunter – the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner will be answering questions from members of the public in North East Lincolnshire and speaking about his role locally and nationally. When: next Tuesday 8th December at 6:00pm via Zoom. Members of the community who live or work in North East Lincolnshire can register to attend […]
Last Christmas shopping seasons saw over 17000 reported online shopping scams averaging at £775 loss per person. This year, with many more people shopping online, perhaps for the first time, things could be worse. So if you’re online and shopping, you need to make sure you are Cyber Aware. Cyber Aware is a campaign from […]
North East Lincolnshire Council, Humberside Police, NHS North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group, Humberside Fire and Rescue, Lincolnshire Housing Partnership, Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner and Healthwatch NEL have come together to launch the Our Place, Our Future survey. We’re looking to understand how it feels to live and work in our area, the services […]
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Scam bulletin 16
Covid Fraud One of the disturbing developments over the past months has been the number of new scams emerging that specifically relate to Covid-19. This is why we are continually reminding people to keep on their guard against scams. But there is also an increase in fraud where people or businesses are making claims against […]
We’re often asked about where to find funding/grants to help with your community safety issues. The national OurWatch network has just began making very small grants (£100-500) available to groups nationally. If you’ve not been able to find local funding sources for that project you need to do, then this might be a grant worth […]
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Scams bulletin 15
This week I’ve got a new and useful guide to share with you. If you or anyone you know is at risk of scams then this is well worth a read. It tells you practical ways to protect yourself (and others) and talks about sensible ways to keep track of your bank accounts. The guide […]
Victim Support Humberside and South Yorkshire is looking to recruit Criminal Justice Champions. This role would be ideal for someone connected to Neighbourhood Watch, or simply someone with the right interest. Read on… Our Champions help us promote the work of Victim Support to people who may not know they are entitled to support. We […]
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Scams bulletin 14
The This is Money website is very sensationalist and full of annoying adverts, but if you can work past all that, they have some really useful warnings, news, information and tips around beating scams and fraud. In fact they have an entire section called Beat the Scammers full of news and advice articles. Head to […]
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Scams bulletin 13
A simple warning this week about the various telephone scams that are doing the rounds. Please be aware that there are some telephone scams in circulation which you may receive on your work or home telephone. Some of these scams may be an automated voice or an actual person. Examples of the types of scams […]
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Scams Bulletin 12
Just a single focus for this bulletin. An excellent guide to avoiding scams by Age UK. Although of course it’s written for the older audience, it’s very clearly presented and is relevant to everyone. The 40 pages clearly explain the types of scam and fraud, how to avoid them and what to do if you […]