Old Windsor Neighbourhood Action Group

Many thanks for all of those that attended the NAG/NW meeting in the Day Centre as well as those that completed the Community Consultation Questionnaire.

We are now in a position to reveal the 3 Priorities for next year are:

1. Police Visibility

2. Parking

3. Anti Social Behaviour

The Neighbourhood Action Group will now start work on those Priorities.

An example of the anti social behaviour seen in the last year was the arson committed on the Tennis club shed in the recreation ground that was totally destroyed. There have been many other incidents in the recreation ground involving the new play equipment, the lights and the fence.

Anti Social Driving is a priority and residents will play a key role in tackling this particular priority. Section 59 (Warning) and Section 60 (Seizure) of the Police Reform Act 2002.

Section 59 relates to vehicles used in a manner which causes alarm, distress or annoyance. If any car is reported to the police as contravening this section - by any resident - the police can issue a warning notice. The warning notice is recorded under the car registration number on the Police national Computer - PNC. The second time any report is received from a member of the public, the police have the power to seize that vehicle under Section 60 !

This is were we residents come in. The section is invoked by a member of the public. Time, date, location and cause of annoyance. It relies upon an initial and then subsequent complaint, by members of the public.

Marc is producing a handy advice sheet explaining S. 59 and I will send it out as soon as it is completed. You - the residents have said this is your joint No. 1 priority. Now you will have the opportunity to do something about it by working closely with the police.

If you were unable to attend the meeting and you would like to see part of the Police presentation then you can see it here. Please note that this is a Powerpoint presentation so you will need that on your computer to view it.

If you do not have Powerpoint then you can download a free program to view Powerpoint presentations at http://www.tucows.com/preview/206534

Please note that the minutes may be edited to preserve the confidential nature of some Police operations. To put these in print would defeat the attempts of the Police to do their job properly. It should also be noted that the Old Windsor NAG is an unfunded group run by volunteers asked to help by the Thames Valley Police Force. It is a communication group between Old Windsor and the Police to help maintain law and order in Old Windsor and is part of a multi agency group charged with addressing the priorities determined by a village meeting in July 2007.

If you have local issues that you would like presented to the Police at these meetings then please use the Contact Us link on the left and we will endeavour to do this for you.

For emergencies please call 999 or for other problems that may need Police Attention use 08458 505 505. Always ask for a Unique Reference Number.