Posts

Posted on

Gritting Update – Fri 2 Jan

 You will have noticed that we’ve got problems in three places on the hill with springs/seepage/runoff and we still have. We are told that DCC will put Ice warning signs up at the bottom of the hill and SWW will repair the fractured main on Monday. It makes life difficult as anything the Team put down will be washed away. As precipitation is forecast overnight, it is, I’m afraid, pretty pointless our going out. It’s a perpetual dilemma for volunteers with a small towable gritter, we can’t go out several times during the night as the Council Gritters do. Please though take care if this freezes over tonight and tomorrow morning. The bins are there for anyone to use on the road. Anne Mayes

Sent from my iPad

Posted on

Gritting Update – Wed 31 Dec

Our grateful thanks go to Andy H and Matt for gritting the whole length of the hill today.  Please though take care if the water on the hill freezes over tonight – highly likely. Apparently the water from the Venn drive is from a fractured water main, SWW are aware so, hopefully that should be solved – one down! There’s an Amber Cold Weather Alert until next Tuesday.
Anne Mayes

Sent from my iPad

Posted on

Gritting Update – Tues 30 Dec

 You will have noticed that we’ve got problems in three places on the hill with springs/seepage/runoff and this is despite Highways being told of them when the road was closed for resurfacing. It makes life difficult as anything the Team put down risks being washed away. However, Andy H and Don have been out today to grit the hill from Pooks down to the bottom. Please though take care if this freezes over tonight. Both Andy B and Andy H have been using grit from the bins prior to today on the bit by Southwood. The bins are there for anyone to use on the road. Our thanks go to all three. Anne Mayes

Sent from my iPad

Posted on

Gritting Update – Tues 30 Dec

You will have noticed that we’ve got problems in three places on the hill with springs/seepage/runoff and this is despite Highways being told of them when the road was closed for resurfacing. It makes life difficult as anything the Team put down risks being washed away. However, Andy H and Don have been out today to grit the hill from Pooks down to the bottom. Please though take care if this freezes over tonight. Both Andy B and Andy H have been using grit from the bins prior to today on the bit by Southwood. The bins are there for anyone to use on the road. Our thanks go to all three. >
>
> Anne Mayes
> Sent from my iPad
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [end]

Posted on

Police issue burglary warning: Moretonhampstead area

Burglary to farm outbuildings, Moretonhampstead

Police have received a report of burglary to outbuildings on a farm in the area of Moretonhampstead. This has taken place sometime between 4pm on Sunday 2 November and 9.30am on Monday 3 November.

Items stolen include a quad bike trailer, 2 x Husqvarna chainsaws, pressure washer, hedge trimmer, shovels, various fuel containers/cans, feed trough, along with other items.

Officers are appealing for the community to check CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage for the times above and report any suspicious behaviour.

We would ask other similar properties in the area to consider the following prevention advice;

· check outbuildings regularly, consider reviewing security and the use of locks, security lighting/CCTV etc

· consider the use of clamps/locks and tracking systems on quad bikes

· immobilise vehicles and machinery in a lockable building or out of sight

· remove and secure keys away from vehicles

· secure gates and block unused entrances

· keep a record of serial numbers, photograph vehicles/equipment and note any unique features

More prevention advice can be found on the Devon & Cornwall Police website here: Rural crime prevention | Devon & Cornwall Police

Anyone with information or CCTV in the area mentioned is asked to please phone 101 or make contact via the Devon & Cornwall police website here: How to tell us about an existing case or report | Devon & Cornwall Police quoting 50250283705.

Posted on

Community Police meeting: 19th Nov 7pm

The local community police team are holding a meeting at 7pm on Wednesday 19th November in Christow at the bus shelter next to the community shop. This community meeting gives you the opportunity to raise any concerns and to find out what the police are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you.