Farndon, and Malpas Wards Parish Council

NovemberNewsletter 2020

Farndon Ward – , Barton, Carden, Churton, Clutton, Coddington,M Crewearch by Farndon, 2018 Farndon, Horton Green, , , Stretton and .

Tattenhall Ward – , Beeston, , Brown Knowl, Broxton, , Gatesheath, Handley, Hargave, Harthill, Hatton Heath, Huxley, Newton, Milton Green, Tattenhall, Tilston Fearnal and Tiverton.

Malpas Ward – Bickley, Bradley, Chorlton, Cuddington, Edge, Hampton, Higher and Lower Wych, , Malpas and No Mans Heath.

Crimes reported 01/10/2020 – 31/10/2020

Farndon Ward Date Offence Details 25/10/2020 Theft Other Carden Park – High value jewellery taken from hotel 29/10/2020 Theft Farndon – Theft of knife from residential property

Tattenhall Ward Date Offence Details 08/10/2020 Theft Other Tattenhall – Bath and taps taken from driveway

Malpas Ward Date Offence Details 05/10/2020 Theft Other No Mans Heath – Theft of scaffolding boards taken from unoccupied property 09/10/2020 Animal Domestic – Dog allowed to be dangerously out of control 25/10/2020 Criminal Damage Malpas – Car door mirror damaged 27/10/2020 Burglary Dwelling Malpas – Attempted burglary on residential property 28/10/2020 Criminal Damage – Fire at residential property 29/10/2020 Burglary Dwelling Bickley – Males enter occupied property, watches and jewellery taken

If you see something suspicious or that you think the Police might need to know about, please report it! Dial 999 in an emergency or dial 101 in a non-emergency

FIREWORKS AND THE LAW

People on all sorts of occasions enjoy fireworks, but sometimes they can be misused, making them dangerous and a nuisance.

As a result of widespread concern and anti-social behaviour use of fireworks, the government passed a new law in September 2003. The Fireworks Act 2003, controls supply, possession and use.

The Fireworks Act makes it an offence to:

• Let fireworks off in a public place. A public place is anything other than your own property such as parks, the street or at school. • For anyone under 18 to possess fireworks in a public place (other than a sparkler). • Possess public display fireworks by anyone other than a firework professional. • Set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am – apart from on 5th November, Diwali, New Year’s Eve and the Chinese New Year, when the curfew is extended to midnight. • It is illegal for shops to sell fireworks without an appropriate licence. Shopkeepers must also display a notice for customers, explaining the law. • There is a compulsory training course and a 120 decibel noise limit for all those organising large public displays. • If you misuse fireworks and break the law you could be fined or be issued with an Anti-social Behaviour Order (ASBO).

Firework Safety

Fireworks and bonfires can be a lot of fun but if not handled properly they can be dangerous. Always follow the fireworks code and keep yourself and others safe. When buying fireworks look for the safety standard – BS7114 and check whether they are for use indoors, in their garden or for display.

The Fireworks Safety Code

• Store fireworks in a sealed box or tin and out of the reach of children. • Use them one at a time, replacing the lid straight away. • NEVER put fireworks in your pocket. • Read the instructions carefully using a torch. NEVER use a naked flame. • Light fireworks at an arm’s length using a taper or firework lighter and always wear gloves. • Stand well back and NEVER return to a firework after it has been lit – it could explode in your face. • Ensure children are fully supervised. • NEVER throw or play with fireworks. • Keep all animals and pets indoors. You may have to keep your pets indoors on several nights when other displays are taking place. • Take care of sparklers, wear gloves and as soon as they are finished put them in a bucket of water. • Don’t drink alcohol when setting off fireworks. • NEVER smoke near fireworks.

Bonfire Safety

• Make sure the bonfire is in a safe place away from buildings and faces – secure the area and don’t let children near. • Make sure there are no aerosol cans on or near the bonfire that could explode. • Before lighting your bonfire check there are no animals or children hiding inside. • NEVER use flammable liquids to light your bonfire. • Make sure the fire is completely extinguished before leaving. • NEVER leave a bonfire unattended. • Have a hose or buckets of water on standby. • Try and go to an organised bonfire.

Farndon, Tattenhall and Malpas Surgery and Meeting Dates November 2020

• 11th St Luke’s Church Huntington 11-12 am • 17th Village Hall 5-6 pm • 21st Farndon High street 11-12 am

• Eccleston Village Hall Friday 6th 17:00-18:00 • Eccleston Village Thursday 12th 14:00-15:00 • Eccleston Village Wednesday 18th 18:00-19:00 • Eccleston Village Hall Friday 27th 17:00-18:00

• High Street Car Park Malpas 3-4 pm on Monday 9th • Barbour Institute Tattenhall 3-4 on Wednesday 11th • High Street Car Park Malpas 11-12 am on Monday 16th • Barbour Institute Tattenhall 11-12 am on Thursday 26th

• Dragon Hall Police Station 4-5 pm on Saturday 14th • Dragon Hall Police Station 3-4 pm on Thursday 19th • Dragon Hall Police Station 2-3 pm on Friday 27th • Dragon Hall Police Station 4-5 pm on Monday 30th

Keeping In Touch – Local Officer Contact Details

PC 5744 Steve Gardner Beat Manager Rural South Telephone: 101 Email: stephen.gardner@.pnn.police.uk

PCSO 20398 Jon Hurst VR PCSO Tattenhall and Malpas Wards Telephone: 101 Email: [email protected]

PCSO 20372 Rachael Mc Kevitt PCSO Farndon, Huntington and Dodleston Wards Telephone: 101 Email: [email protected]