The Safer Havant Partnership brings together a number of organisations who are working together to improve the quality of life in the Havant Borough for residents, businesses and visitors.
Waterlooville North Safer Neighbourhoods Team held the very successful community event and talent contest ‘Wecock’s Got Talent’ on Saturday May 29th.
Initially, there were 25 acts that was whittled down to ten finalists which ranged from six years of age to those in their late teens. It was a very close competition with 'Pete and The Boys' from Cowplain School taking first prize, winning a studio contract.
The event raised £1000 and all proceeds are going to Rachel Madocks school, based in Wecock Farm, for children with extreme and multiple learning difficulties.Sergeant Amanda Crouch said: “ The day was a great success with local residents, many children and the police pulling together’.
Havant Borough Council and the Police visited the footbridge over Havant Railway Bridge last week to raise awareness of the cycling ban over the bridge and give information on the Highway Code. A number of individuals who were seen cycling over the bridge were given advice and were warned by the police that they could be given a fixed penalty fine. The Partnership gave all cyclists a leaflet and spoke to passers-by about local community safety issues. This operation was organised in response to a number of recent complaints about nuisance cycling from local residents who used the bridge. For guidance and advice on cycling please follow the link below:
External link to information on the Highway Code for cyclists >>
The Government has launched a new campaign aiming to show that domestic abuse is never acceptable in teenage relationships after research has shown that at least one in four under eighteen year olds has suffered from some sort of relationship abuse. Abuse can be someone constantly putting you down, threatening you or forcing you to do things that you don’t want to do, and is unacceptable whatever the circumstances or context. Abuse can harm you physically and emotionally as well as leaving you feeling isolated and lonely.
The Government’s new website ‘This is Abuse’ gives information and advice on what to do if you spot signs of abuse in your own or a friend’s relationship. The site includes live debates, frequently asked questions and a series of short films on the signs of emotional and physical abuse. Follow the link below if you are a young person who thinks they might be in an abusive relationship:
External link to information on teen domestic abuse >>
External link for parents concerned about domestic abuse >>
Follow the link below for an article by Ken Legg, Treasurer of Waterlooville and District Neighbourhood Watch on the importance reporting crime and anti-social behaviour in your area.
Link to Neighbourhood Watch article on the process of reporting an incident >>
Find out more about the locations the Partnership are focusing on this monthThe Safer Havant Partnership meets once a month to look at issues that are occurring in particular areas and to work together to resolve these problems. Locations are chosen through analysis of crime figures and by requests for help from other agencies.
In April and May 2010 the Partnership will be focusing on the areas below:
Link to information on the issues the Partnership have been focusing on in previous months >> |
Website content by Katherine Vasey, Community Safety Projects Officer. Contact the Safer Havant Partnership at info@saferhavant.co.uk