Please see below for latest security advice from PC Paul Le Pla

Most burglaries occur when there is no-one home, so whether you are leaving the house for a few minutes, the day or a fortnight, remember to shut and lock all your windows and doors.

By now most of us are in a habit of making sure windows and doors are closed and locked on our vehicles and houses when we leave them, but in the excitement of going away, we can sometimes forget. If you have locks on your windows and a burglar alarm installed to your property it is important you use them.

It is advised you always try to make your home appear occupied. Here are some steps you can take to ensure this:

Get a friend, neighbour or relative to keep an eye on your house or flat. Even the smallest of jobs such as collecting post from the letterbox, sweeping up leaves, putting dustbins out and even mowing your lawn, can make it seem as though someone is home.
Cancel deliveries of milk and newspapers while you are away, as a clutter of these around your front door, becomes a clear sign that nobody is home.
Invest in some automatic time switches, which switch lights and radios on and off at set times.
Never leave blinds or curtains closed as this makes it obvious the property is empty during the day.
Regards

Paul Le Pla

Rutland Police

Just a reminder to let you know that our next film is Room, and as usual it is on the second Wednesday of the month which is July 13th – no more Wimbledon catch-up to watch!

Room has been described as ‘a heartfelt, Golden Globe-winning performance powers this gripping drama’ (Guardian), and ‘it is hard to think of a movie adaptation of a book that feels truer and more loyal to its source than Room’.  You can always check the trailer on our website (Uppinghamfilms.co.uk)

As ever, we will open the Town Hall doors at 7pm for a 7.30 start and tickets will be sold on the door (£5). There will be some home-baking and a warm welcome. Do feel free to bring a bottle and a cushion.  We look forward to seeing you there. (And if you are an enthusiastic local and feel like spending a bit more time in the Town Hall, the Council is looking for a new member – contact the Town Clerk on townclerk@uppinghamtowncouncil.co.uk in the next couple of weeks).

Meantime, enjoy the touch of summer that is creeping in!  Susie

 Susie Burrows

I set out below the report from PC Paul Le Pla of the Rutland South beat

Here is the latest beat report for the Rutland South neighbourhood.

Crime for June 2016 –

2/6/16 – Damage – Main Street, Tinwell

10/6/16 – Theft – Kelthorpe close, Ketton

14/6/16 – Theft FUMV – Empingham road, Ketton

17/6/16 – Theft FUMV (registration plate) – South View, Preston

17/6/16 – Damage – High street, Ketton

20/6/16 – Burglary OTD – Wireless Hill, South Luffenham

15/6 – 27/6/16 – Damage to motor vehicle – Wotton close, Ketton

Our current Problem solving Plans are –

1 – Conducting a burglary campaign in the whole of Rutland – targeting offenders, liaising with neighbouring forces. The last burglary dwelling on the south beat occurred on 15th May.

2 – Targeting speeding motorists in Empingham. I have liaised with Rutland County Council & traffic calming measures have now been introduced either side of the village to help reduce speed.

Remember to visit the Rural Watch website, via the below link for rural crime updates and a whole host of crime prevention advice.

www.leics.police.uk/ruralwatch

Hi, please have a look in your cupboards for any items you could donate for the village tombola, all donations received are greatly appreciated and all proceeds are for the Air Ambulance, Please contact Lucy on 07741 243948 or email  cnaylorlp1@outlook.com or drop off at 10 Geoff Sewell Close.

Many Thanks

North Luffenham Cricket Club is looking for anyone interested in helping out with maintenance of the cricket pitch on the Oval

Currently Ken and Bill keep the square and pitch in excellent condition, and visiting clubs comment favourably on the playing surface

They are now looking for assistance with the weekly maintenance and particularly the “putting to bed” of the pitch at the end of the season

The weekly trim and pitch preparation takes approximately 1 hr per week

If you have an interest in lawns, garden machinery and cricket, they would love to hear from you

Please call Bill on 01780721216 if you would like to help out

Here is the latest beat report for the Rutland South neighbourhood.

Crime for May 2016 –

• 01/5/16 – Theft of diesel – Lyddington road, Bisbrooke
• 5/5/16 – Burglary x 2 – Tippings lane & Main Street, Barrowden
• 6/5/16 – Theft FUMV – Main road, Glaston
• 7/5/16 – Burglary – Willoughby road, Morcott
• 12-19/05/16 – Burglary OTD – Methodist Church, Bull lane, Ketton
• 14/5/16 – Burglary – Willoughby drive, Empingham
• 7 – 15/5/16 – Theft of lambs – Home farm, High street, Ketton
• 19/5/16 – Public Order – Normanton car park, Edith Weston
• 22/5/16 – Theft from unattended motor vehicle – Bartles Hollow, Ketton
• 24/5/16 – Preston lane, Ayston – Theft of mini digger
• 27/5/16 – Theft – Manton road, Edith Weston
• 27/5/16 – Damage – Normanton road, Edith Weston
• 28/5/16 – Damage to window – St Mary’s Church, Edith Weston
• 29/5/16 – Damage – Wing lane, Preston

Our current Problem solving Plans are –

Conducting a burglary campaign in the whole of Rutland – targeting offenders, liaising with neighbouring forces.

Targeting speeding motorists in Empingham.

Remember to visit the Rural Watch website, via the below link for rural crime updates and a whole host of crime prevention advice.

https://leics.police.uk/categories/rural-watch

Regards

Pc 1146 Paul Le Pla Paul

Rutland South Dedicated  Neighbourhood Officer

Rutland Police

I list below the situation of Polling Stations in the Rutland area

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After discussion with the bus company we have decided to change the pick up route in the village.

Due to parked cars etc.. it is very difficult for the bus to drive through the centre of the village.

The pickup points will be 9.15am at Pinfold Close, then then at the bottom of Kings Road.

Please could you let me know where you will be boarding the bus. Ring Evelyn 720528

Many thanks Evelyn

Things are not looking good at the Wheatsheaf – nobody hurt according to firemen on the scene

Please see notice below concerning Referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union

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Hi

Looking for someone to help out with mowing lawns, once a week for the next 4 weeks.

Lawn mower provided, payment by negotiation

Call Lin on 01780721674 if you would like to earn some extra cash 🙂

A full grey wheelie bin has been discovered in Old School Close. It does not belong to any of the houses there.  It looks like a new bin so may have been recently ordered. It is thought that it may belong to a property in the Deweys Close/Butt Lane area of North Luffenham.  If any householder thinks it belongs to them the bin is currently reposing on the pavement outside No. 21 Church Street and can be collected from there

Please see below latest crime report for South Rutland beat

Here is the latest Rutland South beat report covering crime for April.

05/04/16 –Theft of registration number – Glaston road, Preston

04/04/16 – Burglary – Holme close, Tinwell

10/04/16 – Theft from unattended motor vehicle – Sharpes Plain, Ketton

10/04/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (outbuilding) – Stamford road, Empingham

11/04/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (outbuilding) – Preston road, Wing

13/04/16 – Assault – Welland close, Caldecott (detected)

13/04/16 – Theft of diesel – Main street, Brooke

13/04/16 – Theft of hens – Morcott road, Glaston

14/04/16 – Attempt burglary – Knossington road, Braunston

15/04/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (garage) – Stamford road, North Luffenham

16/04/16 – Theft of registration plates – Main street, Bisbrooke

25/04/16 – Theft of motor vehicle – Crocket lane, Empingham

27/04/16 – Assault – Steadfold lane, Tinwell

As you can see we are still being targeted for Burglary related crime including sheds, garages & stables, whereby power tools and gardening equipment are stolen. We are targeting offenders, carrying out police patrols in the areas affected and liaising with neighbouring police forces.

We are urging residents to review their home security, especially their sheds and outbuildings.

Our Problems solving plans of tackling hare coursing along the A47 corridor villages and tackling the increased threat of lead thefts from church roofs have now been closed.

We have visited all Rutland Churches and carried out risk assessments on their security to reduce the threat and continue to patrol identified high risk Churches.

Last week there was a lead theft seminar held at St Mary’s Church, Melton Mowbray, which was well attended and discussed the current threat levels and crime prevention.

Since the beginning of April 2016, there has now only been 1 report of hare coursing on the Rutland South beat reported to police. Incidents relating to hare coursing have also dropped off on the neighbouring Rutland north beat. Hare coursing historically drops off this time of year when the crops in fields begin to grow, restricting hare coursing.

This problem profile is seasonal, occurring from November to April and is dependant on conditions and weather.
There have been no prosecutions specifically linked to hare coursers in Rutland during the problem profile period this year, but there has been vehicle seizures and numerous stop checks and Intelligence obtained. Rural Watch and Farm Watch have been utilised as has social media such as Facebook and twitter, to keep the rural / farming community informed.

Remember to visit the Rural Watch website, via the below link for rural crime updates and a whole host of crime prevention advice.

www.leics.police.uk/ruralwatch

Regards

I have been requested by the High Sheriff of Rutland to draw residents’ attention to this event – see below

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There are a few tickets still available for this Friday’s fundraising Curry Night at the newly revamped Pavilion.

All very welcome to join us sampling the delicious curry delights which will suit all tastes!

£12.50 per person to include a dessert with wine & a raffle available on the evening

Please contact Sallyanne on 07787557511 to book your place