Neighbourhood Watch Again

This message relates to Police Log 389  30/07/08.

There has been an incident in the Pinhoe area where two males called on an elderly lady, told her they were working on her neighbour's and there had been a leak.  They asked the lady for several hundred pounds and gained access to her property.  She gave them the money and of course has found out that this is a scam.

Please do not make payments to anyone who claims they have worked on your property.  Do not allow anyone into your home you do not know.

If it happens to you ring 08452 777 444 quoting Police log 389.

Barbecue

Many thanks to the committee and all those who took so much trouble to make the barbecue the enjoyable occasion that it was, especially to Christine for lending her delightful garden to the event.

David and Gerda

Neighbourhood Watch

This message relates to Police Log No. 469  29/07/08.

A bogus caller has called on a resident in the Broadclyst area stating that he was from East Devon District Council and was there to paint the ceilings.  When asked for ID he left.  His description is:  a white male aged about 40, 5ft. 3ins., grey hair, wearing white overalls.

The Council has no knowledge of this man.

If you have a call from someone like this do not allow him into your property but call 999 while he is there.

Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444

RED COW SITE Latest news from Percy Prowse

Dear Resident

On 18th July I made an inspection of the above site.  It was apparent that the developer/owner had made no effort to comply with the Untidy Site Notice.  I rang our enforcement officer, Stacey Salter, who told me that she had only just received a letter from the owner/developer confirming that the site had been tidied and made secure.  Clearly a vivid imagination has overtaken them.  She is to photograph the site and meet with our legal department to move to the next stage.  Another progress report will be made by me in due course.

Yours sincerely

Percy

Barbecue Pictures

Taddyforde Barbecue

It was a lovely day, great food and excellent company.  Many thanks to all involved.

Elmfield Error

Despite the flood of letters of protest he stimulated, it seems that the neighbour who first spotted the problem now accepts that there are no effective legal avenues to follow.  Instead he is arranging negotiation between the City Council, the developers and other residents' associations to determine what can be done to mitigate the effect of the high building on its surroundings. Our Chairman has been invited.

Neighbourhood Watch Again

Police Log 518  16th July 2008

In addition to the bogus caller incident yesterday, we have had a report of a pair of males offering guttering and roofing work.  They were thought to be suspicious by the reporting person.

It is rarely a good idea to employ callers at your door for any type of work.  The proportion who will do a proper job for a reasonable price is minute.  Please be warned.

Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444

Neighbourhood Watch - Water Board

Police Log 492  16th July 2008.

Two males called at a property in Stoke Hill this morning pretending to be from the Waterboard. They gained access and stole cash from the elderly occupant.

One is described as white, aged 23 to 27, 5' 9" tall, slim build, fair short hair, wearing brown top and jeans.  Be aware that these people are around.  Check the identity of callers.  If you have a door chain, please use it.  Report any suspicious activity.

Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444.

Elmfield Nursery Development

We've had a very polite letter of apology from the head of Planning Services at Exeter City Council, pointing out that one of the reasons they refused the application was the it represented over development of the site in terms of "the appearance of the development in relation to the scale and character of the area".

He apologises on behalf of the Council for it's "failure to address the incorrect scale".

He thinks it possible that the inspector from the Planning Inspectorate took into account the height of the original Cavanna homes application (which the Council approved) where the height was accurately plotted.

Neighbourhood Watch - Trading Standards

This message relates to Police Log No. 362 10/07/08

Trading Standards now have the means to track down who and where foreign lottery scam letters are coming from.

If you receive a letter like this, please send the letter and the envelope to:

Trading Standards, Devon County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter.

Thank you.

Neighbourhood Watch - South West Water

This message relates to police log 183 of the 27th June 2008.  The police would like to let you know that South West Water now have a telephone number to call to check out any caller purporting to work for that company.  You should never call a number produced by a cold caller as it could be bogus.  This number only applies to South West Water and is:

0800 169 1144