Burglary Alert

Burglary Alert

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Dear Residents
This letter is to inform you that unfortunately there has been an attempted house burglary which occurred at a premises near to Rose Terrace area. This incident occurred approximately 04:00am Incident number IML-1197457.
I would like to take this opportunity to point out that the Crewe Local Policing Unit, which covers both the town centre and the large rural area surrounding it, experiences a very low number of domestic house burglaries.
In an effort to ensure it is an isolated incident we would ask you to review your home security and take sensible precautions like checking all premises and outbuildings are secure, house alarms set and vehicle keys stored away etc.
If you have seen any suspicious persons, vehicles or have any other information, please contact us on 101. Or call in to Crewe Police Station between 8am-8pm, 7 days a week.
Your call will be dealt with in complete confidence and the information you supply may help us to further reduce burglary and other offences in your area.
Please be vigilant, you suspect any suspicious behaviour report via 101 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111
Thank you
Crewe Central Police Pcso Penny Probin.

Can You Help Tackle Violent Crime In Our County

Can You Help Tackle Violent Crime In Our County

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Are you an organisation that helps to prevent violent crime and behaviour? Are you a referral service that works with people involved or at risk of involvement in violent crime? Does your organisation work with young people through offering social activities or apprenticeships? If so, Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, wants to hear from you.
The Youth Endowment Fund supports projects that prevent children and young people from becoming involved in violence, and awards grants to various agencies. As part of his plans to submit a bid to the fund, John Dwyer has launched a call for expressions of interest from organisations who work with young people and could play a role in tackling violent crime and behaviour.
You can express your interest here: https://forms.gle/SsGoPMcBH1RDUCyDA
John Dwyer, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire said: “Areas like Cheshire are often overlooked for this type of funding in favour of the big cities, but that doesn’t mean we don’t face similar issues. We have young people and communities in our county that would benefit massively from this investment, should the bid be successful.
“I want to hear from community organisations and service providers who could join me in developing solutions and a delivering a series of projects to prevent young people from falling into a life of crime, and tackle violent crime in our county. This bid is at an early  planning stage, and I want to harness every bit of experience I can to give us the best chance of success.”
The Commissioner would like to hear from a wide range of providers across the sectors who are currently delivering services, or have a desire to expand their services, to young people in Cheshire which aim to reduce serious and/or violent crime. 
The theme for the funding that the Commissioner intends to bid for is Focused Deterrence. This is an approach to reducing violence that identifies individuals involved in violent crime and offers them direct positive support, as well as clear communication of the consequences of their behaviour. It also focuses on wider community engagement and discussion between victims and offenders. 
You can find out more about the Youth Endowment Fund at: www.youthendowmentfund.org.uk

We Want Your View on Helpdesk Proposal

We Want Your View on Helpdesk Proposal

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Cheshire Constabulary is asking for the public’s feedback on plans to have helpdesks at five police stations across the county.
Currently there are 16 helpdesks which have varying opening hours over five to seven days a week, but many are seldom used.
With more and more people now choosing to contact the police in different ways, the Constabulary is working to ensure the service it provides meets the changing needs of the public.
Under the new proposals a helpdesk service would be provided at police stations in Blacon, Crewe, Warrington, Widnes and Macclesfield.
These helpdesks would be open to the public between 8am and 5pm from Monday to Saturday. In addition, a virtual video link to a helpdesk officer will be available within the same opening hours at Northwich Police Station.
Assistant Chief Constable Bill Dutton said: “Firstly I would like to reassure the public that these proposals will not reduce the level of service or the current police presence in Cheshire. Our operational teams and where we deploy our police officers and police community support officers from are unaffected.
“Since helpdesks were introduced in 2004 the landscape has changed significantly. A large proportion of the population have mobile phones and access to online services meaning the need for face-to-face contact is reducing.
“We have noticed that more people than ever are now choosing to report crime and interact with police online or via a mobile device, and as a police service we have to adapt to these changes in our society.
“It is important to reiterate that we are not proposing to close any police stations, and although some helpdesks would close under these proposals, these will be substituted by regular Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) surgeries.
“The savings we make will be reinvested into our force contact centre, helping improve our response times in answering 999 and 101 calls, which is a key priority for the Constabulary.
“This investment will also support our work in dealing with online enquiries, which we are seeing more and more of with the advancement of technology.
“However, it is really important we hear from our communities about these proposed changes and I want to encourage people to feedback to us during the consultation process.”
John Dwyer, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, added: “In my Police and Crime Plan I talk about delivering a modern police service, and that includes changing the way the Constabulary works so that it reflects the ways that the public are contacting the police.
“I want people to have confidence in our police service so it’s vital that everyone has their say on these proposals. More people are interacting with the police online but I want to make it clear that the Constabulary’s visible presence will increase.
“The Chief Constable and I are steadfast in our commitment to increasing the police presence across Cheshire by taking our officer numbers to their highest ever level on our current boundaries – a total of 2,347.
“We are investing in our force control centre, bringing 101 waiting times down and getting officers out quicker to both 999 and 101 calls. The budget I have approved for 2022/23 includes a further £1.3 million investment on top of this, putting more frontline staff where they are best placed in order to take your call in your moment of need.
“People consistently feed back to me that the police need to invest more in the ways that people want to contact us and prioritise resources efficiently. That is what these proposals aim to do.”
To have your say on the proposals please visit https://wh1.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=164432458930
The consultation is open from 14 February until 27 March 2022.
Anyone wanting to report a crime, incident or looking to seek advice from the police can do so by visiting www.cheshire.police.uk or by calling 101.
In the case of an emergency or threat to life, always dial 999.

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Weather Warning

Weather Warning

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Weather warning!
Storms Dudley and Eunice
Storm Dudley is with us now and will remain over the next few hours with some strong winds. On Friday we've been issued with an amber warning as Storm Eunice brings strong gusts of wind and snow on the hills.
If you encounter debris on the road, please ring your local council's highways department.
If you lose power, please ring 105 to let your network operator (not supplier) know - useful information here https://www.powercut105.com/
Please only call 999 for us, or Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service or North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust if there's a risk of harm or worse - we need our lines clear to handle emergencies.
Please be mindful that these strong winds are likely to blow debris onto the roads and bring trees down. Take extra precaution whilst out on the roads.

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Disgusting grave yards

I am a Google local guide with 54+million views of my photos on Google maps. We are on a 4 year project to take photos of every grave in the UK. As part of that I took photos of Congleton Parish, St. Peter's Church. Take a look

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Congleton+Parish,+St.+Peter's+Church/@53.161766,-2.2114961,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipPzk1wbnz-VyYvBO1OhWhKTsY1kVCzzVqJe4HFA!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPzk1wbnz-VyYvBO1OhWhKTsY1kVCzzVqJe4HFA%3Dw447-h298-k-no!7i6960!8i4640!4m14!1m6!3m5!1s0x487a451f45b4b885:0x82572cf31131f77d!2sCongleton+Cemetery!8m2!3d53.1581043!4d-2.2105788!3m6!1s0x0:0xe5f80ffedacac99c!8m2!3d53.161766!4d-2.2114961!14m1!1BCgIgARICGAI?hl=en-GB

I am 74 years old and I was disgusted at the state of this grave yard. Many people are still putting flowers on these graves and its like mountain climbing an at my age a safety issue. A lot of people putting flower son graves are elderly and shouldn’t have to go through a jungle to put flowers on loved ones grave.

I contacted both the church and cllrrob.moreton@congleton-tc.gov.uk who couldn’t be arsed to even reply.

I am hoping the local community will be as disgusted as I am and kick up a fuss and get this made safe and respectful to local dead people. I was surprised how common this is Kidsgrove, Golden hill, Wybunbury +extention, Nantwich barroney and many more are horrendous check my photo on Google maps

Scam Alert Awareness

Scam Alert Awareness

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NewYear,NewYou…
…and new habits to keep us safe from scams.
This is the time of year when many people reflect on the last
twelve months and think about the bad habits they’d like to
change. This may be to do with health, diet or exercise. It’s
also a time when we think about new activities we may like
to try.
It’s no different for keeping ourselves safe from fraud and
doorstep crime. We can all fall into bad habits, which make
us more vulnerable to being scammed. Read on to see how
bad habits can be turned around (even the one you never
thought you had!).
Now may also be a good time to think about new habits and
activities you may like to start, to be more resilient against
scams. That may be a computer class, or time with a family
member or friend to get to know your computer, tablet or
smartphone better. It could be sorting out your home and
garden so you are less vulnerable to doorstep rogue traders.
Remember, if you live in the northern part of Cheshire East,
the Scams Awareness and Aftercare Project could offer a
scams awareness talk to a group of older people or
individuals.They can also support you if you have been a
victim of a scam. They can be contacted on 01625 612958 or
enquiries@ageukce.org.
New habit – have strong, separate passwords
Some of the most popular passwords in the world! Are MY PASSWORD and 123456.
Choose strong, different passwords for your accounts. Get Safe Online recommend choosing 3 random words e.g. BoxCupRadio.
Adding letters and keyboard characters makes it stronger again.
Avoid using children’s or pets’ names, football clubs, birthdays or parts of addresses.
New habit – practice stranger danger
As children, we’re told not to speak to strangers. It’s no different as we get older. It’s okay to be cautious when a stranger contacts you out of the blue. This may be on the phone, by email, chatting online or a doorstep caller.
In Cheshire East, they have recently had people contacted by criminals pretending to be from banks, so it pays to be alert.
New habit - only share what you need to
Don’t assume that because someone knows something about you (e.g. your name, address and who you bank with), that it’s okay to give them more information. They may be guessing or have got it from public records.
If you’re chatting online, through bingo, social media or dating sites, don’t share too much about yourself with people you haven’t met.
New habit – breathe and wait a second
The Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign talks about taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information.
This pause is useful to calm yourself and think rationally, giving you time to remember to make certain checks.
Genuine organisations will not mind anyone “taking 5”.
New habit - don’t believe everything you see or hear
Never take a celebrity endorsement on face value -be it on radio, TV, online or
in a magazine.
Always do your research for making investments. Check any investment company with the Financial Conducts Authority.
When spending your money, go by the quality of the product, not by someone who liked it.
New habit - report, report, report
Reporting scam emails over the past two years has help to remove more than 70,000 scams across 130,000 websites.
Here’s how to report scams:
Phone calls: report to Action Fraud on
0300 123 2040
Emails: forward emails to
report@phishing.gov.uk
Texts: forward texts to 7726
Doorstep: Call the Police on 101 or
contact Citizen Advice on 0808 223 1133

Cheshire East Council marks Holocaust Memorial Day with recorded service

Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on Thursday 27 January – marking the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, and genocides worldwide.

To mark this occasion Cheshire East Council is sharing a pre-recorded service, led by Cheshire East mayor Cllr Sarah Pochin, who will be lighting a candle on behalf of the Cheshire East community.

The service also features comments from Cllr Sam Corcoran, leader of the Council, and a personal testimony from deputy leader, Cllr Craig Browne, about his work with the Roma community in Romania. The ceremony concludes with a prayer from Fr Michael Morton of St Winefride’s Church in Sandbach.

Since 2001 Holocaust Memorial Day has been held on the same day each year, taking the time to remember the six million Jews, two million Gypsies, 15,000 homosexual people and millions of others murdered under Nazi persecution in the genocides which followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur.

This is the 10^th consecutive year the Council has held an annual Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration service, and with the continuing disruption from the coronavirus pandemic, will be in the form of a recorded service instead of a live event for residents.

Cllr Corcoran said: “Many years may have passed since the horrendous atrocities committed during the Holocaust, but the impact and devastation caused is still felt across our communities.

“For a decade we have commemorated this pivotal event at the council, and this year we’re taking the time to reflect on this poignant day through a pre-recorded ceremony, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“It’s crucial for us to come together during this day to not only unite and reflect on the unspeakable acts committed during this period, but to reinforce how vital it is that we speak up at the first sign of abuse, discrimination, racism and segregation, and embed a safe and open culture for our residents.”

Cllr Browne said: “The 27 January is an important date in the calendar to come together and remember the unspeakable acts committed during the Holocaust by mankind.

“I would like to invite and encourage residents to join us in the online service of remembrance and reflection, as we pledge to do all in our power to create a safer, better future for all.”

The service can be watched via this video link. A transcription of this release can also be found here (MS Word, 35KB).

An online ceremony is also being held for Holocaust Memorial Day, on Thursday 27 January from 7-8pm. Anyone wishing to attend will need to register for the event via the memorial website.

Following the online ceremony households are encouraged to join in with the national reflection, by lighting a candle at 8pm and displaying it their window, to remember those who were murdered, and to unite and stand against prejudice and hatred today.

Queens Park Jan 2022

Freedom of information revelation

Freedom of information revelation Covid deaths from covid you wont believe how low it is 

 

Willaston A500 Bridge - Debris Thrown Collision

Willaston A500 Bridge - Debris Thrown Collision

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Hello all,
We are appealing for witnesses after debris was thrown from the A500 Bridge in Willaston off Wybunbury Road. Between 2nd and 4th of January bricks or concrete have been dropped from the bridge onto passing cars causing damage. Also in one case, resulted in a collision.
The incidents appear to happen between 3:30am and 6am. We are appealing for CCTV of any residents in the Green Lane / Wybunbury Road area of Willaston and ask to save any CCTV from the above dates. In addition, any dash cam footage of anyone in and around the area commuting on the above date and time.
We will also be increasing our patrols in the area and are doing all we can to find the person/s responsible. Wistaston and Willaston Beat Officers will also be available in person at CO-OP on Crewe Road in-between Wistaston and Willaston this Saturday at 7pm until 8pm for anyone wishing to provide information face-to-face.
Thank you for your time,
Sophie Jebb Bowman: PCSO 22915
Covering Willaston and Wistaston
| Wellbeing Champion for Crewe LPU | Unison Steward | Missing From Home PCSO contact
Cheshire Constabulary Crewe Local Policing Unit | Civic Centre | Crewe | CW1 2DQ |
Phone: 101 | Email: sophie.jebb@cheshire.police.uk  

Criminal Damage

Criminal Damage

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We would like to make you aware of an incident of criminal damage to a vehicle that happened on Meredith Street between 5/1/22 at 22:00hrs and 6/1/22 at 11:30hrs. If you have any information please ring 101 quoting IML1171597
Many Thanks
Pcso Penny Probin - Crewe Central

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Penny Probin (Police, Community Support Officer, Crewe LPU)

Science indicates less severe omicron disease

Omicron is displacing delta science and protects from Delta

Happy New Year - Do Not Drive If You May Be Over The Limit

Happy New Year - Do Not Drive If You May Be Over The Limit

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Good morning and happy new year!
We hope that you have had great past few days. Please remember that alcohol can stay in your system hours after consumption. Do not drive if you may still be over the limit from alcohol, even if you feel fine, you could be over the limit.
This could mean that you would be illegally driving your vehicle. This could put others and yourself at risk.
Start this new year by keeping our roads safe.
Thank you for your time.
Kind regards,
PCSO Lizzie Jolley 22582

Covid-19 business grants update

For businesses that have been impacted by Covid-19, Cheshire East Council has the Business Interruption Fund, and it is still open for applications.

The Business Interruption Fund is to support businesses that can demonstrate they have continued to be impacted by the pandemic.

Last week the council announced it had already increased the amount of support available through this fund to a maximum of £10,000 per business. It means that those who previously applied for funding and received the maximum amount available at that time of £5,000, can now submit a further application for support.

The current grants policy and package of support for businesses can be found on the council’s business support webpage here: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/business/support_for_business/covid-19-help-for-business-recovery-and-grants.aspx

Business rates customers can also find support on the council’s help for business rates customers webpage:  https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/business/business_rates/business-rates-relief/coronavirus-covid-19-help-for-business-rates-customers.aspx

In addition, on 21 December 2021 the Chancellor of the Exchequer, introduced a new grant scheme to support hospitality and leisure businesses that are experiencing difficulties because of the Omicron variant.

The new grant scheme is in the form of one-off grants of up to £6,000 per premises for businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England and government has pledged a top-up for the Additional Restrictions Grant allocation to local authorities.

The council is currently waiting for detailed guidance from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The guidance will be reviewed and will make any amendments to the council’s Grant Policy, as necessary.

The council webpages will be updated as further information becomes available.

Burglary Alert

Burglary Alert

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2 house's were broken into on 27/12/21 before 19:30pm in the Mavor Court area.
Entry was gained via a back down stairs window and the front door
Police enquiries are ongoing, but if you have any information please call 101 quoting IML 1165188 and 1165206.
Pcso 22588 Penny Probin
Crewe Central

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Penny Probin (Police, Community Support Officer, Crewe LPU)

Burglary Information

Burglary Information

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** Burglar facts **
Burglars target homes that they think will contain valuables. A sure giveaway is leaving packaging from expensive items outside your front door.
Burglars often look for homes with windows or doors left open or with vulnerable features that they can exploit.
Burglars are aware of the times when someone is expected to be away from their house such as during the school run or holidays.
Burglars typically do not want to be seen or heard and if they feel that they would be noticed by a neighbour or passerby then they are more likely to feel exposed and may move on to find somewhere else to burgle.
Burglars often choose a home because they’ve spotted a specific vehicle, motorcycle or bicycle they want to steal – and the keys are more than likely to be inside the residence.
Sheds and garages are often vulnerable as they are not that secure and contain tools which the burglar can use to assist them to gain entry to a home.
It’s a fact that many burglars return to homes that they’ve previously burgled because the homeowner failed to upgrade security following the first burglary.
They sometimes return to an area to try to burgle a nearby home that they spotted while committing a previous break in.
Even more reason for you to ensure you keep your home as safe as houses.
Crewe Central Police.

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Penny Probin (Police, Community Support Officer, Crewe LPU)