Torrington Road Neighbourhood Watch Next - Meeting 21st November

Torrington Road Updates

The Next meeting will be held on Monday 21^st November at The Phoenix

· 20mph speed limit

Unfortunately, the flashing speed sign has to be circulated around the City and cannot just stay on our road. However, there is a new scheme called ‘SpeedWatch’ where they are looking for volunteers to help set up a Community SpeedWatch programme to help reduce the speed issue.

• Could you spare some time to volunteer with police?
• Do you want to give something back and work within the community?
• Do you want to work towards creating a safer environment in your community?

If you are interested in volunteering with your local policing team to set up a SpeedWatch programme then please get in touch by:

Email: april.brown@hampshire.pnn.police.ukor Call: 07768045325

· No Cold Calling Zone

We need to investigate further, however it currently looks as though we need to self fund this option if we want a Cold Calling Free Zone ourselves – we can get signs printed at a cost which again needs looking into. We can decide at the next meeting if we wish to proceed with this option. In the meantime there are few things we can do to help reduce cold calling / junk mailing. Below are just a few suggestions to reduce the level of Junk coming through to you...

· Community Warden

Mark is our Community Warden he is a friendly point of contact for residents who need help and advice or just to report:

• Abandoned vehicles
• Anti-social behaviour
• Criminal damage
• Graffiti
• Noise & Neighbour Nuisance
• Arson

Call: 0800 085 3840, or email: mark.parsons@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

· Double Yellow Lines

Councillor Alistair Thomson has kindly offered to look into the parking on Yellow lines issue on behalf of Torrington Road as it especially hazardous near the Post office. We will update you as soon as we know what can be done.

· Smart Water

This is a marker pen that you can use on your property it is invisible DNA that tells you that the property is yours if stolen. For NHW members it will cost just £15 and insurance companies will reimburse you for the £15 so you just end up paying approx £3.50 P&P you also receive a sticker to go inside your window that deters burglars. If you are interested let us know and we can get more information.