Dear Resident

Dear Resident

Here is a round-up of what has been happening in Willenhall South, New Invention, and Short Heath over the last couple of weeks.

We have had numerous reports of ASB in Western Avenue, Wolverhampton Road West and Bentley. This week has been very challenging with reports of youths throwing fireworks and causing criminal damage. A dispersal order was put in place starting at 18.00 hrs on 07/11 and will run for 24 hours. Any youths encountered will be dispersed and if they return to the location within the 24 hrs they will be arrested. Officers have been in the area from 16.00 hrs and will continue to be there until 22.00 hrs. 

We have stepped up our patrols in Willenhall Town Centre and have seen a drop in calls to service regarding ASB. 

On 04/11 we supported Councillor Simran Cheema and Max Newbold from Walsall Football Club  in the 3 legged walk from the Lock museum in New Road to St Giles Primary School in Walsall Street. 

Radio presenters from BBC Radio WM started a 3 legged walk from The Molineux to Bescot Football Club for Children in Need. Every mile they have been joined by 2 volunteers who have walked a mile with them (ours being Simran and Max). They finished their mile at St Giles School where we were met by Pudsey and the school pupils who cheered the walkers as they arrived at school.

 This was followed by a short penalty shootout between Pudsey and Walsall Football Club Mascot. 

Also this week we have conducted 2 Police Surgeries –

The Hive New Invention also in attendance was Anil Gill from WHG

Queens Lea Community Centre also in attendance was the local Councillors from Short Heath

Streetwatch on the Brackendale and Lodge Farm Estate

PACT meeting 07/11 – This was conducted at the library in Walsall Street. Thank you to everyone who attended. The Priorities set in this meeting will be updated on the next message.

There has been an increase in reports of vehicle crime, theft from motor and theft of motor vehicle. Please see the link below and how to protect your property and vehicles.

You can find information related to a number of other crime types to help keep you, your loved ones and your property safe, visit: https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/

Coming up – Next week is Safer Business Action week.

We will be at the following locations to support our local businesses and to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets. Please come long if you need any advice or to speak to us about any issues that concern you.

11/11 -Tesco Owen Road 11.30 to 12.30

12/11 - Morrisons Middle Piece Way 11.00 to 12.00

13/11  -  Co-op the Square and One Stop Wood Lane 11.00 to 12.00

15/11 - Nisa Brackendale Shopping centre 18.00 to 17.00

16/11  -Tesco High Road 18.30 to 19.30

We will be attending Lodge Farm Primary and Barcroft with our guest speaker from Precious Lives to conduct workshops for year 6 about Choices, Consequences, Knife Crime and Joint Enterprise.

Hot meals for the Community ‘for those in need’ will be at The Chart on 15/11 between 13.30 to 15.30.