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