Merrow, Burpham, Slyfield & Bellfields - My Neighbourhood - Surrey Police

You Said... We Did

You told us about... youth disorder in Hazel Avenue (ref: GD/08/7803).
We responded... by continually monitoring this location. As a result, there has been a considerable reduction in reported incidents.


You said... there was anti-social use of motor vehicles in Westfield and Moorfield Roads (ref: GD/09/9612).
We responded... by engaging with the Roads Policing Unit (RPU) who attended the location and issued Fixed Penalty Notices and 'producers' (the notice issued to a drivers when a police officer requests to see driving documents and the driver does not have them to hand). The RPU also seized vehicles. We continue to monitor this location.


You said... there were nuisance motorcycles in Bellfields and Slyfield (ref: GD/10/4206).
We responded... by monitoring the situation and have to date seized two motorbikes.


Poor attendance at Police Surgeries
For the last three months the Safer Neighbourhood Team has been holding Police Surgeries at the Aggy Hall from 11.00am-12.00noon. Unfortunately, due to low attendance we no longer feel that these meetings are beneficial to local residents.

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You Said... We Did

At a recent 'Have You Say Meeting' you told us... that you had concerns about obstructive parking on the pavement, cycle lane and double yellows lines outside the BP garage in Epsom Road (Ref: GD/09/11155)
We continue to respond... by carrying out patrols at the location and dealing with offenders. Since the issue was brought to the attention of the Safer Neighbourhood Team, I have noticed a reduction, as has the Roads Policing Unit although we are aware that a small minority still park illegally.


You made... numerous reports of damage to motor vehicles in Sheeplands Avenue, varying from damaged wing mirrors, scratches to vehicles and most recently vehicles being damaged by paint thrown over them (Ref: GD/102290)
We responded... by noting this on the weekend briefing sheet as a 'Hot Spot' area and conducting patrols at the location. This will continue to be a Hot Spot until residents and the Safer Neighbourhood Team are satisfied that the offenders are identified and dealt with


Loan Shark crackdown
In February the national illegal money lending team launched the ‘Stop Loan Sharks’ campaign in Surrey. I recently attended an Awareness Day on this topic and would like to pass on the following, for your information...

A Loan Shark is someone who lends money as a business without the necessary Consumer Credit Licence from the Office of Fair Trading.

Loan Sharks prey on the most vulnerable, take advantage of the poorest and aren’t afraid to use violence. They charge astronomical rates of interest, with penalties and increased charges for late payments.

Loan Sharks often have extravagant lifestyles – paid for by some of the most disadvantaged in the community.

You can help! As a local Surrey resident:
• Have you, or anyone you know, been offered a cash loan?
• Have you been threatened when you couldn’t pay?
• Has your benefit or bank card been taken from you?
• Does what you owe keep growing even though you are making payments?
• Do you know the total amount owed, the interest - or how to cancel the loan?

If you’re an organisation working with vulnerable people;
• Has your client borrowed from ‘a friend’?
• Is the ‘friend’ lending to others too?
• Does your client have paperwork relating to the cash loan?
• Have benefit books/bank cards or other securities been taken?
• Is your client scared of what will happen if they miss any payments?

If you (or your business) face debt or money problems, don’t ever be tempted to use an illegal lender.

Loan Sharks not only charge astronomical rates of interest, but very often threaten violence, intimidation or blackmail if you fall behind with repayments. They may seem friendly at first, but don't be fooled – it won’t last.

If you are using a Loan Shark or know of any information on Loan Shark activity, please contact us in the strictest of confidence. If we don’t know, we can’t help:
• Phone: 0300 555 2222
• Text: 'loan (space) shark (space) + your message' to 60003
• Email: reportaloanshark@stoploansharks.gov.uk

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