Braintree

BRAINTREE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

The Annual General Meeting was held Monday 4th June 2018

Click to have a look at The Chairman's report to the meeting and The minutes of the meeting

The full May 2018 newsletter is now on the web site here, too. Page 1 Page 2

Click for our latest weekly Newsletter with Crime Reports and other advice and updates.

We are always looking for people to join our Steering Group so if interested write to Clive Stewart at
[email protected]

Clive Stewart Chairman Braintree District with Graham Brine (Braintree) , Roger Passfield ( Thurrock NW) and Jean Hastings (Greenstead Green) who part of a team of eight who helped at our Neighbourhood Watch stand at the Essex Police Rural Crime Day at Slamsleys Farm, Great Notley on Wednesday 14th November.

Thanks also to Nadine Rudd (Witham), Mandy Marshall (Coggeshall) , Derrick Giffin (Uttlesford) Celia Shute ( Braintree) who were present on the day but are not in the picture .

Many of us met and spoke to District Commander for Braintree & Uttlesford Chief Inspector Janette Rawlingson which was brilliant.

We also had the opportunity to speak to Chief Constable Mr. B.J Harrington and Police Fire & Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst.It was a very well organised event by Essex Police and we did meet many people who are interested in Neighbourhood Watch.

Tina Townsend , Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator Witham has been declared winner of Braintree District Volunteer Awards under Inspirational Role Model 2018.This is a tremendous boost not only for Tina but also for Neighbourhood Watch in Witham.Clive Stewart ,Chairman, Braintree District Neighbourhood Watch was delighted to congratulate Tina for all her actions within the community ( not only Neighbourhood Watch) and the recognition on receiving this award

Clive Stewart, Chairman at a Neighbourhood Watch Event at Earls Colne showing the large range of helpful resources available to help with many aspects of safety and crime prevention.

Nadine Rudd and Tina Townsend of Witham Neighbourhood Watch giving out Neighbourhood Watch items during week 14th May.

They managed to hand out over 100 Purse bells as there had been too many "Thefts from persons" recently in Witham.

NEWS

In Braintree District we now have a volunteer NW member who receives reports from Essex Police and sends out messages on ECM (Essex Community Messaging). If anyone would like these messages write again to Clive Stewart.

Also we have volunteered to participate in Active Citizens which is distributing crime prevention information throughout Braintree District accompanied by Essex Police. If you would like more information contact Clive Stewart, Chairman.

Braintree District NW distributes FREE Window stickers, street signs, pens, and new NW Guide books.There is also a six monthly NW Newsletter called Watchword and is distributed to 8,500 but is also available by email. We are determined to reduce the opportunity of crime in Braintree District so if you would like to assist or just want information send an email to Clive Stewart, Chairman.