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Following the flash flood in the Rasuwa district and the Nepal-China border area on 26 August, the Nepalese government has established a toll-free emergency Nepalese language number (1234), and a dedicated hotline (1144) accessible in Nepal. If you're affected and need assistance from the UK government, call:
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Issue: Road Safety
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.Action taken:
We will:
- Conduct speed enforcement on high-risk routes within the safer neighbourhood area and other areas identified by residents as a concern.
- Inform and educate road users in respect of legislation governing the roads, using pop-up events, social media and Neighbourhood Matters.
- Target individuals suspected of committing offences using the road networks and take positive action to address this. -
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Issue: Anti-social behaviour
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.Action taken:
We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing anti-social behaviour, making use of available legislation and civil orders.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas identified as of heightened concern to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Educate members of the public around anti-social behaviour, using pop-up events, social media and Neighbourhood Matters.We did:
- High-visibility foot patrols carried out across Kington and Weobley
- Addressed an ASB issue in Eardisley, along with partners from Stonewater Housing. A Community Protection Warning was considered, but the criteria has not yet been reached. -
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Issue: Rural crime
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.Action taken:
We will:
- Provide a wrap-around service for all rural burglary victims within the safer neighbourhood area, providing crime prevention advice and resources.
- Deal robustly with poaching offences and wildlife crime offenders making use of all legislation available.
- Educate and inform members of the public around aspects of rural crime via pop-up events, social media and Neighbourhood Matters.We did:
- Carried out a reassurance visit to the victim of an attempt burglary at their home in Weobley. Crime prevention advice was also offered.