“By holding the new meeting in the evening, we hope it encourages more members of the community to come along and set the policing priorities for their neighbourhoods. At the heart of neighbourhood policing is listening to what our residents want, so I encourage everyone to come along and have their say, and we will act upon their concerns.”
THURROCK COUNCIL voted last night to press ahead with designated public protection orders (DPPO’s) despite advice from senior police officers that there was no evidence that they were needed. Chief Inspector Richard Baxter and former Met Inspector and now council public protection boss, Jim Nicholson sat stony faced as the Thurrock councillors ‘pulled rank” and voted through orders that they hoped would reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.
IT WAS A heartening sight as family members called in on their loved ones who are now residents at Leatherland Lodge in South Ockendon. It can also be a tough time. YT spoke to one relative, Sue about the care, entertainment and general spirit provided by the home, which is part of Runwood Homes.
The zones include Delafield Park and the Village Green; the King George V and Blackshots playing fields, plus the Dipping and Lodge Lane between the Daneholes Roundabout and Southend Road all in Little Thurrock – as well as the Flowers Estate in South Ockendon..
She said that, since he was a little boy, her husband has been fascinated by road sweeping trucks — not in the “anorak” sense of collecting their numbers, but he just loved the way they worked. Secretly, he had always wanted to try to drive one.
Cllr Arnold said “The broken glass in the play area and the beer cans – empty or filled with urine, are a clear sign that anti social behaviour is linked to drinking, and it makes peoples lives a misery. The local PCSO’s and Community Liason officer backed this at our regular meeting with them, so we were stunned when the report said that police did not feel there was any evidence to take it forward.
The council have arranged for several bridges and underpasses to have murals painted on them in an effort to stop vandals spray painting “tags” and other unauthorised graffiti on them. In most cases the scheme has been successful, but not in Ockendon where the mural on the “zig-zag bridge” over the railway line at Tamarisk Road has been constantly tagged and had obscene graffiti plastered over it.
Ambulance service spokesman Gary Sanderson said: “We believe the man who is 28-years-old was working on a lorry when the collision took place. The ambulance crews already at the scene worked closely with the critical care team from the helicopter before the patient was taken to the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel by land with a serious foot injury.”
Does my right hon. Friend agree that it is important that local authorities apply their powers consistently? Residents such as mine in South Ockendon find it very irritating that they have to abide by the council’s planning regulations while unauthorised encampments nearby are able to flout them with impunity.
“In true Christmas spirit, Festival Lighting and Chestnut Farm saved the day putting up the lights and part-funding the tree.“The local housing office and the forum together with the church have all added something to make this event happen.
Insp Anna Brennan, in charge of the neighbourhood policing teams for the affected areas, said: “The amount of burglaries that have been reported over the last month are staggering. Since noticing the increase, we have put additional patrols in place to curb further offences, but we need residents to help us by practising good home security. The burglaries have occurred during the day and at night and I would urge anyone who sees’s anything suspicious to ring us.
IT SAYS SOMETHING about a borough like Thurrock, that it takes a while to get through all the remembrance services. The Remembrance Day Parade and Service in Ockendon was well supported this year with over 300 members of the public, Scouts and Guides taking part. The Parade started and finished at the Ockendon Scout & [...]
The Chief Instructor of Seitou Ryu Karate, Sensei Richard Hang Hong, a 3rd Dan black belt from Wickford, noticed Andreas’ solid techniques and his great attitude to training and decided to give him a place on the squad.
THE M25 celebrated its silver jubilee recently. But they weren’t exactly popping the champagne bottles over on Humber Drive and other streets on South Ockendon where the increasing traffic has caused noise levels to increase.
THE PEOPLE OF South Ockendon fell silent this morning to pay their respects to the fallen of the first world war and the other conflicts around the world. The event led by the British Legion and members of the South Ockendon community was marked by silence as well as a lone piper, and two poetry recitations.
IT IS something that the borough does particularly well. On Sunday, all across the borough, people will attend remembrance services and stand to attention to mark their respects for those who have given their lives in service of their country.
One man aged 62 years suffered from smoke inhalation and crews administered oxygen therapy. The man was placed in the care of the ambulance service.
Tonight she will appear at the council’s health and well being committee hoping to kick start an awareness campaign on the inherent dangers of the disease. Dee’s deepest concerns are for childrens health as it was as a child that she contracted invasive aspergillus which has blighted her health all her life.
THE M25 celebrated its silver jubilee this weekend. For 25 years it has been a part of many a commuters life. Indeed some of us spend our days discussing junction 29/30/31 or the best rat run around North Ockendon etc.
There are residents in nearby Humber Drive, South Ockendon who are less than thrilled at the increasing capacity of the road but we will be showing that film tomorrow.
The complaints range from failing to stop, driving around the patrol when they are on the road, using abusive language, threatening of physical violence and loudly revving engines while the patrol and children are in the road
FOUR generations of Arthur and Diana Clarke’s family joined Davy Down trustees, councillors and officers in the planting of an oak tree beside Stifford Pumping Station. It was a bitter sweet occasion for Diana as she spoke fondly of how fitting it was that we were planting an oak.
Station Officer Phil Pidgeon said: “The owner had taken the hawk out for a fly in the park and the wind had taken it into the tree where its strap became tangled round a branch leaving the bird hanging upside down.
IT IS never too late to turn over a new leaf. It is never too late to go out and help your community. By his own admission, Tamarisk Road resident, John Noon has not been an angel, a white knight all his life. But now, the 65-year-old pensioner is making amends in small but significant ways.
Along with the typical visits to London, the Venturers have also visited Ipswich, had an enjoyable day at Thorpe Park, taken part in County Marathon with Thurrock Explorers, visited Gilwell Park and also met the Mayor who entertained them in the Council Chamber.
