Police Community Support Officer - Boxley
Andrew Hawthorne
Contactable on 01622 604390 or via the parish
office 01634 861237.
Community
Message.
From 14-11-11 Kent Police will launch the Telephone number 101 as the number
to call the Police for Non emergency Crimes,Disorder or to speak to your
Local Police Officers. This replaces the 01622 690690 number. Calls will
cost just 15 pence for the length of the call whether it is from a Landline
or Mobile.
In an Emergency 999 should still be used.
PCSOs are expected to:
 | Engage and establish an excellent working relationship with the local community |
| Listen to the concerns of the local residents |
| Provide advice and agree a course of action in accordance with Kent Police Policy in order to provide a preventative problem solving approach to the reduction of community crime, anti social behaviour and quality of life issues |
| Encourage and maintain links to schools, clubs and local organisations. |
| Attend Parish council, resident association etc meetings |
| Provide a visible presence in the community |
| Support victims of crime, elderly or vulnerable members of the community |
| Give advice on victim support, handy man scheme etc |
What is anti-social behaviour?
This is behaviour by a person or group that unreasonably interferes with people’s rights to use and enjoy their homes and community. The behaviour could cause or be likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress. For example
| Vandalism or graffiti |
| Noise |
| Rowdy behaviour such as shouting, swearing and fighting |
| Intimidation of neighbours and others through threats or actual violence |
| Harassment, including racial harassment |
| Verbal abuse |
| Abusive behaviour aimed at causing distress or fear to certain people For example elderly or disabled |
| Driving in a inconsiderate or careless way |
| Dumping rubbish or fly tipping |
| Animal nuisance, including dog fouling |
If you are experiencing any of these issues and you would like to talk to me please phone, 01622 604390. If you are experiencing any of these issues NOW then please report it to the police on 01622 690690.
Fly tipping
Fly tipping is a commonly used term for rubbish that is illegally deposited on land without permission from the landowners. Fly tippers are spoiling the beautiful countryside across Kent. It costs local authorities £44 million to clean up each year.
Fly tipping, which is left on the roadside, pavements and public land is removed by the council.
If you see waste being dumped illegally or if it doesn’t seem right to you that people are dumping waste somewhere, please try to take as much information as possible. For example, vehicle registration details, time and description of the people dumping the waste. Please do not approach the offenders but ring the police as soon as possible.
The law now states that if you have any of your rubbish removed and it ends
up being flytipped, you could be held responsible and fined. When dealing with
waste removal services or tradesmen where rubbish will be generated e.g.
builders, plumber, gardening contractors, always ask for a valid waste carriers
licence. Householders should follow these 4 simple steps to help protect
yourself and the environment.
1. Ask for their waste carrier registration number
2.Check the number with the Environment Agency
(http://www2.environment-agency.gov.uk/epr/search.asp) or by calling 08708
506506.
3. Keep a note of all the information you receive from the waste
collector/tradesman.
4. If they're not registered don't use them. Inform Clean Kent of the rogue
trader immediately by calling 0845 345 0210
These images show the extent of fly tipping on Bell Lane, Boxley. Fly tipping has been a problem in this area over the previous years. Items dumped include burnt out vehicles, tyres, catalogues, general household waste and commercial waste.
I am monitoring the problem and liaising with the borough and parish councils. Any information or incidents of fly tipping can be reported on 01622 602162
