Friday 30th May 2008
(ref:
CSPflash/30/05/08)
Talking signs
After a few hiccups the talking signs are finally ready to be put into service. The first sign will go up in Ullswater Street, Leigh on the 26th May. We have written to residents close to the sign to warn them and get their views. So far feedback has been positive. Following the test, and providing we receive no serious objections from the residents, we will install the other 19 signs in the Leigh area around mid June.
Thefts of metal
Atherton's Neighbourhood Policing team has been patrolling hotspots and gathering intelligence from residents across Atherton, Tyldesley, and Astley following a surge in thefts of lead. So far this year there has been 47 thefts across the area; lead is being stolen from roofs, porches, and garages at all times of the day and night. Several significant arests have already been made in the Astley and Tyldesley area.
PACT doorknocking
The Partners and Communities Together (PACT) process starts a new cycle next week with doorknocking exercises across the Wigan South and Leigh townships. Officers from agencies across the Partnership will be canvassing the views of local residents to find out what the priorities and problems are in those areas.
CSP Newsletter - summer edition
The summer edition of the CSP newsletter is currently in production. The new-look 8 page newsletter will feature details of the Rat on a rat campaign as the end of year crime statistics.
CSP newsletter questionnaire - deadline extended
The deadline for completing the CSP newsletter questionnaire has been extended to give more time to have your say on the newsletter and the Safer Wigan website.
The new deadline is 15th August 2008.
Visit the newsletter page to complete the questionnaire online.
For further information on any of these news items please contact the Community Safety Team on 01942 828111 or by email at saferwigan@wigan.gov.uk
