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Coun Carl Sherwood (Brigg and Wolds ), who is Cabinet Member for Corporate and Community Services at
North Lincolnshire Council (PICTURED), said: “The Safer Neighbourhoods Partnership wants to
make sure people in North Lincolnshire do not have Christmas
ruined by the despicable behaviour of those intent on wrongdoing.
“For the vast majority of people Christmas is
the season of goodwill, but that good will seems to bypass the area’s
unscrupulous thieves.
“People are busy spending their hard-earned cash
on gifts for family, friends and loved ones, so it’s all the more heartbreaking
when opportunist thieves strike at this time of year.
“We’re reminding people how they can to protect
their belongings and keep themselves, and their homes, safe and secure this
Christmas.”
When out
and about shopping…
1.
Consider where you park, especially if you will be returning after dark. Choose
a well-lit space away from pillars. Many car parks in North Lincolnshire feature a number of security measures, such as CCTV and
improved lighting, which can deter thieves from even trying their luck.
2. Make
sure your children know what to do if they get separated from you in busy
shopping areas. Younger children should tell the shop assistant and never leave
the shop without you. Older children can be given an agreed meeting place.
3. Don’t
leave presents on show in a parked car.
4. Keep
alert in busy shops and streets where thieves and pickpockets could be
operating.
As a slight detour from the safety message , the salt bins remained firmly locked on Tues 6th Dec despite the full length of Springbank Avenue being iced over at a time when the children were going to school .
ReplyDeleteIs there any way the bins can be unlocked to enable local residents ( myself included ) to grit the paths and roads ?
PS. have shovel will travel .
I understand that defined areas have recently appointed designated Snow Wardens.
ReplyDeleteI can understand the need for the salt boxes to be locked to prevent dubious use, but if folks don't know who to contact in time of need, it's a bit like having the turkey locked in the safe on Christmas and someone's lost the key.
How exactly does one alert the key-holder? Could they be alerted via '101' - the new non-emergency police number.....Could the key be locked inside a nearby box.....and with dialling 101, legitimate calls get the lock's combination number?
Or just have the combination lock on the salt box......