The Wentworth Valley Area Assembly Neighbourhood Action Groups (NAG) has two priority areas. Wickersley and Model Village, Maltby. In both these areas Impact Surveys were conducted by partners of the Safer Neighbourhood Team to see what the priorities were for residents living in these two areas.

Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG) priority area - Wickersley Area, (includes the Tanyard shops and the streets at the back of tanyard) including Sorby Way and the streets that lead off this road.

Impact Survey - July 2009 - The Area Assembly as part of the Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) conducted a survey and surgery in your area in July 2009. This showed us where we needed to target some of our time and resources. A partnership action plan was drawn up and completed to address issues raised. The action plan contained many actions and included action weeks, increasing patrols at key times to target areas you raised and partnership working to include additional detached youth work in the area – involving a wide range of educational methods and introducing young people to activities available in their area.

October 2009 - Leaflets were provided to all households in the area advising them of the results of the impact survey and feedback on what the NAG/SNT partnership were going to do. ‘You said, so we will’. This included an SNT postcard including all the relevant telephone numbers with a picture of police AND partners together. This activity was undertaken by writing to all households to inform them that we would be going door to door and at the same time having a two half day/evening open surgery for residents to talk to the Area Assembly team about any local issues. Information and advice was provided face to face where possible or posted through letter boxes where not.

Activities

Increase police and partner patrols and visibility by conducting Anti Social Behaviour patrols in hot spot areas at hot spot times.

Counteract speeding and wrongful parking by conducting enforcement patrols on a daytime and an evening spell.

Prevent/ reduce anti social behaviour during Halloween and Bon Fire night and reduce the fear caused by door knocking at this time by: Rolling out an educational programme in schools prior to this period.

Address underage drinking and the supply of alcohol to underage persons by:

Providing leaflets to store holders and conducting pro-active checks of books regarding the attempted purchases of alcohol by under 18's;
Conducting Test Purchase operations with RMBC Trading Standards to identify if young people are purchasing alcohol

Detached youth work in the area funded by the Area Assembly, including siting a youth shekter off Sorby Way.

Additional young people’s activities in the area- supported through the Area Assembly young people’s sub group- young people’s activity table updated bi-monthly. Group of young people’s services in the area – funded through the Area Assembly including vol/com. Chaired by Cllr Donaldson.

Operation coverage – joint work with youth services and the Police using a mobile bus

Young people’s photography project focusing on how adults may perceive young people/ perceptions.

Additional young people’s activities in the area- supported through the Area Assembly young people’s sub group- young people’s activity table updated bi-monthly

Walkabouts to look at specific issues with partners, enforcement action taken where necessary.

Off road motor bike operations

Taxi enforcement operations

“ Not in my neighbourhood Week” completed – Nov 09. Awareness arising focusing on vulnerable households- free safety equipment.

Wickersley Police Surgreies set up - The public are able to meet with Police officer PC Craig Dyson in the Wickersley Community Library on the second Tuesday of each month at 5.00 - 6.00 p.m.

Photo is of Meredith Hughes Cheif Constable of the SY Police (in the Middle) awarding PCSO Jacqui Millward (on the right) and PCSO Joy Lavelle (on the left) with the District Commanders Good Work Minute for their enagement of hard to reach /vulnerable older members of our community during “ Not in my Neighbourhood Week”. The award was presented at the Wentworth Valley Area Assembly meeting.

"Throughout the Not in my Neighbourhood Week you engaged with over 200 members of the most vulnerable communities within the Maltby and Wickersley areas. This provided an excellent opportunity to engage with the community and deliver an important message regarding safety and Anti Social Behaviour."

"You showed dedication in the organisation of the project, working industriously throughout, often in difficult circumstances. Your dedication and communication skills should be recognised. Very well done"- Signed by Temporary Chief Supt Richard Tweed.

Youth Shelter / Community seating sited off Sorby Way.

This was purchased by the Wentworth Valley Area Assembly through the devolved budget.

Wickersley Neighbourhood Group – WING

WING meets each Tuesday afternoon in the Wickersley Community Centre offering fellowship, friendship, a cuppa and entertainment and there membership is approximately 50 people each week. The Community Chest (funded through the Area Assembly Devolved Budget) provided them funding for mobility bus hire, Room hire and the secretaries fees. Totalling £500.00.

The Community Chest (funded through the Area Assembly Devolved budget) gave Wickersley / Bramley Neighbourhood Watch £500.00 to help towards producing a newsletter and running cost.

We held some Area Assembly coffee mornings/ surgeries jointly with PCSO’s.

March 2010 - We conducted a further survey to see if our actions were having a real impact on resident’s lives – and we would like to share the results with you.

§77.7% of you agree that the police and local council are dealing with the crime and anti-social behaviour issues that matter in your area. This has increased from 43.5% in July 2009. This is a fantastic improvement!

§9.9% of you believe that the overall level of crime in the area is currently a problem. This has reduced from 18.6% in July 2009. We are really happy with this improvement will we work to improve this further!

§14.8% of you believe that the overall level of anti-social behaviour in the area is currently a problem. This has decreased from 30.7% in July 2009. We will continue work in the Tanyard to improve this further.

§33.4% of you say that they feel unsafe out in their local area after dark. This has decreased from 44.3% in July 2009.

§Nobody who was surveyed said that burglaries are a problem. This has decreased from 9.7% in July 2009.

Work will continue around the Tanyard area. If you have any concerns you would like to raise please contact the Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01709 832709.

To see the poster in more detail click here (477KB)

A big thank you to the Young People who gave us the idea for the poster and also featured in it.

District Commanders Commendation Award to the Wentworth Valley Neighbourhood Action Group for:-

‘In July 2009 the Wickersley area was identified through public consultation as a neighbourhood action group priority. Specific issues and areas of concern were identified as part of an Impact Survey. The results of this survey were used to formulate an action plan with the aims of addressing these primary concerns and issues. High on the list was anti-social behaviour involving young people. The Neighbourhood Action Group met each month to plan and direct initiatives and activity in the area.

Since the original survey you have worked extremely hard as partners to provide a greater visible presence, targeted detached youth work, better youth provision and to reassure the community. You have worked with the local Neighbourhood Watch and supported the formation of the Wickersley Parish Plan. You have provided a regular presence for businesses on the Tanyard and have provided monthly police surgeries in community buildings and ensured that all local residents and business owners have received information regarding your work.

This has been a while team approach and I would like to formally recognise your hard work and contributions in making Wickersley a safer and more enjoyable place to live. Very Well Done.’ signed Richard Tweed T/Chief Superintendent.

(Left to right) Pictured in the photo is Superintendent Andrew D Parker presenting the Award to Sarah Currer Area Partnership Manager on behalf on the Neighbourhood Action Group, also PC Craig Dyson, Lynne Rowan (2010 Neighbourhood Manager) Sgt Suzanne Snowdon, Cllr Rushford, Cllr Ellis, Nicola Hacking Community Involvement Officer and Insp Richard Scholey.

Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG) priority area - Model Village, Maltby.

October 2009 - The Area Assembly as part of the Safer Neigbourhood Team (SNT) and with the help of residents from the Model Village Community Association carried out a door-to-door survey and surgrey in the Model Village Area in Maltby on the 8th October 2009.

The SNT include a wide range of partners including the Area Assembly, Police, Streetpride, 2010, Enforcement, Wardens and Community Safety.

The aim of the survey was to identify local issues and priorities so that actions maybe taken to address them.

There are 997 househlds in the Model Village area and there were 288 intrviewed, which gave a reponse rate of 28.9%.

December 2009 - Leaflets were provided to all households in the area advising them of the results of the impact survey and feedback what the NAG/SNT partnership were going to do. ‘ You said, so we will’. This included an SNT postcard including all the relevant telephone numbers with a picture of police AND partners together. This activity was undertaken by writing to all households to inform them that we would be going door to door and at the same time having a two half day/evening open surgery for residents to talk to the Area Assembly team about any local issues. Information and advice was provided face to face where possible or posted through letter boxes where not.

YOU SAID

The top six problems are:

1. Rubbish or litter lying about ( 64.1%)

2. Teenagers hanging around on the streets (59.4%)

3. Vandalism, graffiti or deliberate damage to property or vehicles (46.5%)

4. People being drunk or rowdy in public places (46%)

5. Off road motorcycles ( 37.3%)

6. People using or dealing drugs ( 35.4%)

You said that the top priority actions you would like to see are:

1. Increase Police patrols and Police visibility (39.6%)

2. Tackling teenagers hanging around on the street (6.6%) and underage drinking (7.3%)

The improvements you would like to see are:

1. Improvements to the condition/ tidiness of properties (16.3%)

2. Improvements to the cleanliness of the area (14.4%)

3. More activities for young people (13.7%)

63.2% of you were not aware of the Safer Neighbourhood Team and

79.8% of you did not know how to contact the Safer Neighbourhood Team.

SO WE WILL…….

Increase police patrols and visibility by conducting more patrols in hot spot areas at hot spot times using a preventative approach.

Identify key community contacts who will have direct links with patrolling officers to provide a swifter and more proactive response to potential problems

Support resident groups in setting up Neighbourhood Watch initiatives/ or other community initiatives – please contact the Area Assembly if you would like to be involved 334717.

Action all concerns raised to the SNT about people using or dealing drugs. If you have some information you would like to share anonymously you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Action all concerns regarding off road motorcycles – please call the SNT or 01142202020 in confidence if the incident is occurring.

Contact all residents who have significant accumulations of rubbish in their garden – to advise and if necessary enforce.

Action all concerns about graffiti – if you notice any please call Streetpride on 336003.

Provide detached work with young people in problem areas.

Address underage drinking and the supply of alcohol to underage persons by:

Providing advice and education to store holders and conducting pro-active checks of books regarding the attempted purchases of alcohol by under 18's;

Conducting Test Purchase operations with RMBC Trading Standards to identify if young people are purchasing alcohol.

Provide advice and education on drugs and alcohol through running a local awareness session – please let us know if you would like to attend.

The Wentworth Valley Area Assembly Community Chest gave the Model Village Community Association £500.00 towards designing and printing a leaflet for local residents on Wheelie Bin Advise.

This was in response to the problem of wheelie bin fires in the area.

To see the full leaflet click here (255 Kb)

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