Well it had to start sooner or later! Gladly, the work to Knaphill High Street is due to begin and will run from 23rd – 28th March inclusive and will entail road closures so make sure you know some alternate routes as it’s going to get busy out there!
The High Street will be closed from 0930-1630 during these 5 days and work will extend from the junction with Chobham Road all along the High Street and 50m into Lower Guildford Road.
Please find below your weekly Neighbourhood Watch Crime Bulletin.
Friday 2nd of March 2012 – Thursday 8th of March 2012
In Your Area
I have to report that in the last week the following crime/crimes occurred in or near to your area.
Crime Reference WK/12/1268 – Between the hours of 00:00 and 06:30 on Friday the 2nd of March 2012 a vehicle parked in PERCHERON DRIVE, KNAPHILL was broken into.
During this time it is unclear how the offender/offenders gained entry to the vehicle. Once in they then managed to steal computer equipment.
Crime Reference WK/12/1269 – Between the hours of 21:00 on Thursday the 1st of March and 06:30 on Friday the 2nd of March 2012 a vehicle parked in PERCHERON DRIVE, KNAPHILL had a window smashed.
Crime Reference WK/12/1271 – Between the hours of 21:00 on Thursday the 1st of March and 08:45 on Friday the 2nd of March 2012 a vehicle parked in PERCHERON DRIVE, KNAPHILL was broken into.
During this time it is unclear how the offender/offenders gained entry to the vehicle. Once in hey then managed to steal CD’s and an ipod.
Please do not leave any valuables in your vehicle and always lock it, even if you are only leaving it unattended for a few minutes. It only takes a few seconds for an offender to seize an opportunity.
If you feel that you have witnessed any incident that may relate to the above crime/crimes please call 101 quoting the relevant crime number.
Can you please circulate the details of the crimes to the members of your watch if you think it will be of value. Remember that if you have elderly or vulnerable residents in your road this information may frighten them so be careful how you deliver this message.
Yours Sincerely
Mark Saunders
Crime Prevention Design Advisor
Woking Borough
Local Woking Charity Walk the Walk is holding another event in Battersea this July to raise awareness of breast cancer; their press release says:
Organised by breast cancer charity Walk the Walk, this wonderful family challenge will be returning to Battersea Park on Sunday 1st July 2012, following the success of The SunWalk London 2011 when a fantastic £250,000 was raised for vital breast cancer causes.
People can choose to complete a Half Marathon, 10k or 5k and what makes this challenge special is that anybody can do it no matter their fitness levels and abilities. Walk the Walk is offering one free child place for every adult that enters, so there really is no excuse not to get the whole family involved!!
Walk the Walk events are infamous for the spectacle of thousands of breast cancer fundraisers Power Walking through the streets of London and Edinburgh at The MoonWalks in brightly decorated bras …….. The SunWalk London is no different! In true Walk the Walk style all participants aged 13 and over, will be wearing brightly decorated bras… with the theme of “Tropical” the charity are looking forward to some exciting and exotic creations.
Nina Barough, founder and Chief Executive of Walk the Walk Worldwide says
“The SunWalk London is more than just a Power Walking challenge… Battersea Park will be filled with music and entertainment for all the family ensuring that everyone has a fabulous experience! So, even if you have never taken part in anything like this before, take this opportunity to sign up to the challenge and help make a difference. You can raise money and awareness for vital breast cancer causes, get fit, have fun, and even sing your socks off, all at the same time….get down to the beach at Battersea Park for the greatest show of the summer!”
Want to take part?There are three ways to enter…
Online entries are available at www.walkthewalk.org
Download an entry form from www.walkthewalk.org
About The SunWalks:
About Walk the Walk
Nina Barough is the founder and Chief Executive of the grant making breast cancer charity Walk the Walk Worldwide
Walk the Walk has so far raised funds in excess of £75 million for vital breast cancer causes
Last year Walk the Walk worked within just 20% of all the money raised, making 80% of total fundraising available for grants
HRH Prince Charles is the Official Patron of Walk the Walk Worldwide
Harriet Thorpe is the official Ambassador of Walk the Walk.
For more information on Walk the Walk Worldwide, go to www.walkthewalk.org or write to Walk the Walk Worldwide, 6 Genesis Business Park, Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5RW
Holy Trinity Church in Chobham Road is the Anglican parish church in the community of Knaphill.
You will be very welcome to join us at our Sunday Morning Worship at 9.30am.
Please bring the whole family, as we have youth and children’s activities not only during service times but also throughout the week.
For further information about our church family and service times, please go to www.knaphillchurch.co.uk
Friday 10th of February 2012 – Thursday 16th of February 2012
In Your Area
I have to report that in the last week the following crime/crimes occurred in or near to your area.
Crime Reference WK/12/882 – Between the hours of 23:30 and 23:45 on Monday the 13th of February 2012 a vehicle parked in GREENVALE ROAD, KNAPHILL was broken into.
During this time the offender/offenders gained entry to the vehicle by smashing a window. They then managed to steal cash, a sat nav and some CD’s.
Crime Reference WK/12/940 – Between the hours of 19:30 and 19:55 on Thursday the 16th of February 2012 a vehicle parked in BAGSHOT ROAD, BROOKWOOD was broken into.
During this time the offender gained entry to the vehicle by smashing a window. They then managed to steal a laptop. A witness saw a white male, 6 foot in height, well built, short brown hair wearing all grey carry out this crime. The male then got into what is believed to be a blue Peugeot 306 and drove off towards Sainsbury’s.
Please do not leave any valuables in your vehicle and always lock it, even if you are only leaving it unattended for a few minutes. It only takes a few seconds for an offender to seize an opportunity.
If you feel that you have witnessed any incident that may relate to the above crime/crimes please call 101 quoting the relevant crime number.
Cold Calling
We have recently received a number of reports of companies contacting residents via telephone in order to sell them products. There is no explicit law against cold-calling by telephone as a means to market a service or product. However, there are rules in place about how companies can use this practice.
Please do not be bullied into buying something from a hard sale. You can reduce the number of telephone calls you receive from such companies by calling the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) – a free service which allows you to opt out of receiving unsolicited sales or marketing calls.
For more information on this service please call 0845 070 0707 or visit the TPS website at http://www.tpsonline.org.uk
Can you please circulate the details of the crimes to the members of your watch if you think it will be of value. Remember that if you have elderly or vulnerable residents in your road this information may frighten them so be careful how you deliver this message.
Yours Sincerely
Mark Saunders
Crime Prevention Design Advisor
Woking Borough
Update:Boards have now been erected on site placing the land up for sale, stating “The permitted outline planning proposes scheme up to 10 units, configured as 4 x 4 beds, 3 x 3 beds and 3 x 2 beds, with an attractive and mature feature oak located to the rear of the site.”
6-1-2012
Planning has been ruled in favour of development of the site at 31-33 Broadway in Knaphill.
The land is owned by Surrey Primary Health Trust and they sought planning permission to build 10 houses on the site with access direct onto the Broadway. This is the land between Griffiths (Men’s Wear and school outfitters) and the side road to The Vyne and public car park. The application was lost at local level but Surrey PHT appealed and the Planning Inspectorate has just ruled in favour of the developer. One of the major concerns with this development was the fact that the entrance was so close to the junction for the Vyne which is where the buses have to turn when going to or from Sainsbury’s.
Highways Authority raise no objections yet again
A key point that did not assist the resident’s case was that Surrey Highways Authority had raised no objections to the scheme. The Inspector added that she was content that any concerns around highway safety could be dealt with by the imposition of suitable conditions. Exactly what ‘imposition of suitable conditions’ means is anyones guess and we now wait for the detailed plans to be developed.
This also raises the question of whether Surrey Highways ever actually consider any case put before them before rubber stamping; they have now shown in two cases (Clifton’s site development and Almond Villas) they have no interest in presenting clear reasoning of their decisions or investigations in their duties to the highway adequately.
28 January 2012
Police appeal for sightings of missing Byfleet woman
SURREY Police is appealing for the public’s help in finding a 26-year-old woman missing since yesterday.
Amanda Hickey was last seen leaving her home in Byfleet on the afternoon of Friday 27 January but has not been heard from since.
Officers are growing increasingly concerned for Amanda’s welfare and are asking anyone who knows where she is or who may have seen her to contact Surrey Police as a matter of urgency.
Amanda is described as white, of slim build, with brown shoulder length hair which was tied in a pony tail. She was last seen wearing a pink smock top and brown/grey trousers with a blue and brown scarf tied around the waist, a brown checked coat and glasses.
Officers are carrying out enquiries to try and locate Amanda and anyone with information which could assist is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference P12026779.
Call 101 for all non-emergency policing matters.
Call 999 if you have a genuine emergency requiring the attendance of the police (eg a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger).
Call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you have information about crime and don’t want to leave your name.
Ends SB/12
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Friday 20th of January 2012 – Thursday 26th of January 2012
In Your Area
I have to report that in the last week the following crime/crimes occurred in or near to your area.
Crime Reference WK/12/441 – Between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00 on Saturday the 21st of January 2012 a vehicle parked in SWALLOW RISE, KNAPHILL had its registration plates stolen.
Criminals will often steal vehicle registration plates to place on their own vehicles in order to carry out other criminal activities in an attempt to go undetected. Protect your registration plates by securing them to your vehicle with tamper proof screws and bolts. Visit www.safe-plates.co.uk for further information.
If you feel that you have witnessed any incident that may relate to the above crime/crimes please call 101 quoting the relevant crime number.
Can you please circulate the details of the crimes to the members of your watch if you think it will be of value. Remember that if you have elderly or vulnerable residents in your road this information may frighten them so be careful how you deliver this message.
Yours Sincerely
Mark Saunders
Crime Prevention Design Advisor
Woking Borough
At the end of November beginning of December all the efforts of the KRA committee members and Ward Councillors were directed to trying to get strong conditions imposed on Sainsbury’s as they pushed forward with the their plans for an extension to their store in Redding Way. Representatives for Sainsbury’s were making all the right noises about wanting to build good relations with the residents who live close to the store.
In the meantime the store management erected a large marquee in the service yard. This came to our attention because local residents were again disturbed at night due to the increased activity in the service yard. Residents complained to WBC hoping and believing that an enforcement officer would instruct Sainsbury’s to remove the marquee as it breached the conditions under which the store received their initial planning permission.
The marquee remained and Sainsbury’s had the audacity to apply for retrospective planning consent. Agents for Sainsbury’s wrote to WBC on 9 December with this request and according to the WBC web site it was logged on 13 December, the day when the Planning Committee resumed their consideration of the extension plans but the Planning Officer failed to notify the Committee of this request for retrospective consent.
We hope that the application for retrospective consent is put to the Planning Committee and that the Councillors ask the questions we would like answers too.
Why didn’t WBC have Sainsbury’s remove the marquee after residents complained about the disturbance?
If, like we believe, the marquee is in breach of the conditions for the operation of the store why was it allowed to stand for the whole of the Christmas period?
If what we have reported proves to be correct then the Council should impose sanctions on the store for their reckless behaviour.
Phillip Stubbs (Secretary)
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