Your Neighbourhood Team
Mount Hermon, St Johns, Hook Heath, Mayford & Sutton Green
Neighbourhood Specialist Officers - champions of crime reduction and community reassurance.
As NSOs, we work in a particular neighbourhood according to local needs. Our aim is to be locally known and knowledgeable, identify key local problems and be seen to make a difference.
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PC Clare Leggat
FIN: 1884
Phone: 0845 125 2222 ext 30055
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PCSO Carina Jewell
FIN: 13845
Phone: 0845 125 2222 Ext: 30055
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PCSO Leeanne Roberts
FIN: 13846
Phone: 0845 125 2222 Ext 30055
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Actions taken on your neighbourhood priorities and general updates
Update: 23/07/2010 17:14:45
You Said... We Did
You told us... of an ongoing problem with anti-social behaviour on St John's Lye.
We responded... by increasing patrols on the Lye and making the issue a Neighbourhood Priority. This means there are more resources available to help us combat this disruptive behaviour.
Joint operation to tackle taxi safety
Twenty-seven taxis were stopped in Woking as part of a joint operation to ensure that drivers and their vehicles are complying with the law.
The initiative involving 12 officers from Surrey Police, Woking Borough Council, the Benefits Agency and Immigration Services took place on the night of Thursday, 22 July in the Goldsworth Road area.
The clampdown follows complaints made to the various agencies by members of the public, about the operation of taxis in the borough. As a result of the activity two cars were seized by Surrey Police for not having insurance. The taxi drivers were fined £200 on-the-spot and received six points on their licence. They will not be able to retrieve their vehicles until they have demonstrated they have the correct insurances and pay an appropriate recovery fee.
One driver was found to be an illegal immigrant who had overstayed in the country and was therefore working illegally. His taxi plates were confiscated by police and released to the borough council licensing team. He was dealt with by the Immigration officers.
A further seven drivers were found to be claiming benefits while working and each will be subjected to a review by the Woking Borough Council Benefits Investigation Office.
Neighbourhood Sergeant Dave Griffiths said: “This operation was a huge success and a fine example of the different agencies working together and sharing information. In just over two hours there were 26 cars stopped which were licensed by Woking Borough Council - the other one was from the London area. The joint approach allowed offenders to be dealt with quickly and efficiently by staff from the appropriate agency.
“We received positive feedback from those legitimate drivers stopped and their passengers. This type of operation will be carried out in the future in a bid to ensure that taxis operating in the town are doing so safely and legally in order that our residents can feel confident in using them.“
Going Away?
If you are going away this summer, please ask a neighbour or family member to keep an eye on your house, draw curtains, collect post and newspapers, move wheelie bins and turn appliances and lights on and off (in order to prevent your house looking empty). If possible, ask someone to park a car on your drive as this can be an excellent deterrent. So are timer switches, which are inexpensive and available in hardware/DIY stores. Please remember: potential burglars know what to look for...but by taking a few simple measures you can protect your home and property from becoming a target for criminals.
Purse Dipping
We have had some reports about thieves targeting women for 'purse dipping'. When you go out shopping anywhere, we urge you to remain vigilant at all times and ensure your bag is always secure and always on you. Never leave it on the back of a trolley or chair. We set up regular crime prevention advice stalls in the area and give out handbag bells that sound if someone tries to 'dip' into your handbag. Please ask for one when you see our stall.
Written by FIN: 13845
About Us
PC Clare Leggat
FIN: 1884Phone: 0845 125 2222 ext 30055
Email: w_safer_woking_cen@surrey.pnn.police.uk
Profile: Hello, I am Clare and I have been with Surrey Police since 1993. Most of my service has been at Woking except for a short 2 year break at Esher but I chose to return to the area I love to police.
I look forward to meeting you all in time and encourage you to make contact if you have any issues you feel I may be able to help with.
If you see me in the street please stop and say hello. When I'm not at work I can be found walking my dog or with my horse who I compete in jumping, eventing and dressage.
PCSO Carina Jewell
FIN: 13845Phone: 0845 125 2222 Ext: 30055
Email: jewell13845@surrey.pnn.police.uk
Profile: Hello. I am Carina and I am one of your local officers. I have recently joined Surrey police and I am looking forward to my new role. I am out and about mainly on foot so if you have any problems at all or even if you just want to say hello and introduce yourself please don't hesitate to stop me when you see me walking. In my spare time I love watching sports especially football and rugby. I also play netball whenever I get the opportunity.
PCSO Leeanne Roberts
FIN: 13846Phone: 0845 125 2222 Ext 30055
Email: roberts13846@surrey.pnn.police.uk
Profile: Hello I'm Leeanne one of your local officers. I have just recently joined the force and I looking forward to meeting everyone. If you see me in the street just come up and introduce yourself! If you have any issues please do let us know and we will do our utmost to help. When I am not at work I am mostly at the gym or socialising with my friends.
Neighbourhood priorities
WK/10/3687 Hook Heath Avenue - Speeding
WK/10/5114 St Johns Lye - Anti Social Behaviour
WK/10/5296 Lansdown Close - Anti Social Behaviour
WK/10/5480 St Johns Hill Road - Speeding
WK/10/5481 St Johns Road - Speeding
WK/10/5483 Hermitage Road on to St Johns Road - Speeding
D/06/26340 Smarts Heath and Saunders Lane - Speeding
Meeting point
Panel Meeting at St Johns Memorial Hall for St Johns and Hook Heath The next panel meeting will be on Tuesday the 26th of October at 07:30 pm. It is a formal meeting which gives residents and businesses from St Johns and Hook Heath an oppportunity to put forward your issues with the area and set neighbourhood priorities.
Panel Meeting at St Mary of Bethany church for Mount Hermon The next panel meeting date is currently being confirmed. It is a formal meeting which gives residents and businesses from Mount Hermon an oppportunity to put forward your issues with the area and set neighbourhood priorities.
The team will be at Blackbridge Road newsagent Date to follow. Please come along it will be a chance to recieve property marking pens and other goodies to give away and have a relaxed talk.
The team will no longer hold stalls at St Johns post office now it has closed. We are looking for different locations in the St Johns area. If you have any suggestions please contact the team.
Mayford Post Office Was cancelled due to the bad weather. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Date to follow of the next stall shortly.
Hospital Watch
The team will be at Woking Community Hospital On the 10th of August from 10:00am. Please come along, it will be a chance to have a relaxed chat where you can raise any local issues.
Winston Churchill School Due to the summer holidays there will be no more stalls until school starts again in Septemeber. Have a great holiday and see you all in the Autumn
Contacting Officers
Neighbourhood Officers can also be contacted in person. You can visit the police station or office where we work from, or we are generally able to make home visits. Some officers run surgeries where you can discuss any issues.
All matters are treated with the utmost confidence.
In the event of a serious incident, officers may be called away unexpectedly.
The Policing Pledge & How You Can Take Action
The Surrey Policing Pledge describes the service we will provide to you. It shows what we will do and what we request of you, to make our neighbourhoods safer.
Crime Maps & Statistics
You can now view the latest crime figures for your neighbourhood. Our interactive map can be searched by borough, postcode or neighbourhood. View crime figures now.
Links
Here is a list of useful links for Woking
Community Payback
Community Payback projects range from litter removal to clearing dense under growth, and environmental projects through repairing and redecorating community centres or removing graffiti.
Anyone can nominate a project, so, if you are an individual, member of a club, community group, faith group or voluntary organisation and have a project that fits the criteria above, then please visit the website to find out more about Surrey Community Payback and complete the form or call your local Surrey probation office on telephone number 01483 776262.