Soham and East Neighbourhood Panel Update
March 2012 East Cambridgeshire District Council – Action Updates:
Priority:
Priority - Infrastructure issues at Barleyfields & Cloverfields Estate, Soham Objective Write to Deloitte regarding resolution of outstanding infrastructure issues on Barleyfields Estate, Soham. Action Taken Progress on Kingfisher Drive is continuing. Current ECDC is in contact with the administrator, Deloittes, to transfer the open space to the Council. CCC Highways advise that the remedial Situation works to the roads, which will be taken forward by Taylor Wimpey and Barratts, should commence shortly. Continue or Discharge
Other Issues
No. Issue Action Taken 1 Fly-tipping between La Houge Road, Poice: Found box of veg dumped at side of the road, will rott away. Chippenham – all been reported, but a weekly problem.
2 Fly tipping – Isleham to Prickwillow Mark Mehaffey, East Cambridgeshire District Council: All fly tipping has been removed. Road. 3 Litter on road between EMR and Terry Jordon, Cambridgeshire County Council: Request has been sent through to Veolia to arrange to litter- 30mph sign in village, Snailwell. pick the sites in question. Action taken and Completed.
4 Noise from EMR, Snailwell. Liz Knox, East Cambridgeshire District Council: A meeting was held on 31st January with EMR at which EMR indicated that they had got cost for the barrier to be erected. The company board of directors has to agree the funding. There were no timescales provided as to when the barrier would be erected. EMR advised that they had carried out no train loading since August 2011 and were concerned that noise complaints were still being received. At the meeting David Atkinson from the county council enquired as to how the liaison group could help persuade the board to agree the funding so that the barrier could be built. It was agreed that a letter would be sent jointly from the County Council, Environment Agency and East Cambridgeshire District Council. The letter was sent on 28th February which to date we have not received a response. Officers from the Council continue to monitor the noise, monitoring equipment was installed in a residential premise between 21st – 27 th Feb, this will be analysed shortly. 5 Fly-tipping – dyke by the bridge into Mark Mehaffey, East Cambridgeshire District Council: All fly tipping has been removed. the village from the Fordham side (where the fly tipping sign is displayed), Snailwell. 6 Write formally to Deloitte to encourage Priority as above. resolution on Barleyfields Estate, Soham. 7 Litter along both sides of A142 from Terry Jordon, Cambridgeshire County Council: Request has been sent through to Veolia to arrange to litter- Newmarket Junction to Downfields pick the sites in question. Action taken and Completed roundabout, Soham. 8 Litter between railway bridge at Ely Terry Jordon, Cambridgeshire County Council: The railway bridge section of the A142 is the responsibility of Station very bad. Ely Railway station/Network Rail who have been passed a request to clear the area. Action taken and Completed
Fly Tipping Reports and Enforcement Actions 2011/12
Soham & East Neighbourhood Panel Reported Fly Tips Parish/Village Apr May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Total
Chippenham 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 4 9 Fordham 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 Isleham 2 2 1 0 2 2 3 1 5 4 1 23 Kennett 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 Snailwell 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 9 Soham 3 4 4 5 3 3 5 1 1 2 1 32 Upware 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 Wicken 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Month total 8 7 9 5 8 6 10 4 10 13 3 0 83
Total Fly Tipping Reports in East Cambridgeshire Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Total Monthly Ave. 2011/12 27 23 23 25 28 38 43 30 32 54 27 0 350 27.33 2010/11 47 15 35 31 33 16 28 20 19 18 30 28 320 32.20 2009/10 41 20 24 39 17 40 24 35 32 27 32 57 388 32.33 2008/09 42 19 30 37 32 30 50 28 18 47 29 37 399 33.25
Fly Tipping Enforcement Actions 2011/12 (District) Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Total
Investigation 32 17 21 27 42 37 61 53 38 74 33 435 Warning letter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Statutary Notice 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fixed Penalty Notice 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Duty of Care Inspection 2 3 2 0 3 2 2 2 0 0 0 16 Stop & Search 0 0 1 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 5 13 Formal Caution 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 Formal Caution With Costs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prosecution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fly Tipping Enforcement Actions 2010/11 (District) Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Total
Investigation 29 17 26 32 39 31 35 31 37 22 35 52 386 Warning letter 0 0 0 4 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 Statutary Notice 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fixed Penalty Notice 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Duty of Care Inspection 5 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 11 Stop & Search 3 21 8 0 1 6 3 17 0 0 0 2 61 Formal Caution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Formal Caution With Costs 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 Prosecution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dog Fouling Reports 2011/12
Soham & East Neighbourhood Panel 11/12 Fouling Reports Parish/Village Apr May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Total
Chippenham 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fordham 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Isleham 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 Kennett 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Snailwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Soham 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 8 Wicken 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Month total 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 4 0 10
Soham & East Neighbourhood Panel 10/11 Fouling Reports Parish/Village Apr May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Total
Chippenham 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fordham 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Isleham 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 Kennett 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Snailwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Soham 1 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 1 2 5 0 15 Wicken 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Month total 1 1 1 2 1 0 1 1 2 3 6 1 20
Total Dog Fouling Reports in East Cambridgeshire Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Total Monthly Ave. 2011/12 5 4 0 1 1 6 4 12 10 24 27 0 94 2.20 2010/11 4 7 7 8 4 5 9 8 13 19 21 12 117 6.00 2009/10 2 4 1 4 1 0 7 3 8 11 14 9 64 5.33 Cambridgeshire County Council – Action Updates:
Priorities: No County Council priorities set
Other Issues:
Number Issue Action Taken 1 Broad piece, Soham – motor This appears mainly to be a behavioural/enforcement issue unconnected with the fabric of the public highway. If the cycles scrambling along public investigative work by other agencies suggests a need for highway alterations, the County Council would be happy to footpaths along the bank at investigate. Soham Lode. Motorcyclists coming from Barleyfields estate. Noisy. Footpaths damaged. No number plates on motorcycles.
2 Roundabout road markings The County Council’s experience is that such lane markings at roundabouts of this size are rarely beneficial. With Downfield, Soham – from limited budgets available for improving the County’s road network, it is always necessary to set priorities; the County Newmarket into Soham – Council is currently unable to fund such changes. If a local community considers it a sufficient local priority, it is able people coming up to junction to pursue this as privately funded highway measure. The County Council would be happy to advise further in this don’t know which lane to be in regard. to carry on (it’s the third roundabout) Right hand lane needs marking to say A142 to Ely.
3 Attending Group School An officer of the County Council’s Highways and Access Service attended this meeting, as requested. Action completed. meeting (29th Feb) to work up a joint project to address road safety issues at the schools in the Soham and East Panel Area. Sanctuary Housing – Action Updates:
Priorities: None set
Other Issues: None set
Current issues:
Antisocial behaviour
We understand that antisocial and nuisance behaviour can have a big effect on the quality of people’s lives and for this reason it is important to tackle it quickly and effectively.
What is antisocial behaviour?
The term antisocial behaviour covers a whole range of selfish and unacceptable activity that can affect the local community or an individual’s life.
We use the following to define antisocial behaviour:
“Any conduct which is capable of causing nuisance or annoyance to any person and which relates to or affects the housing management functions of the organisation” (Housing Act 1996) “Acting in a manner that caused or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not in the household” (Crime and Disorder Act 1998)
Examples of antisocial behaviour:
Verbal or physical abuse Selling drugs Criminal damage Substance misuse Vandalism Litter and rubbish dumping Noise nuisance Nuisance driving and nuisance vehicles Graffiti Pets fouling public places Fly-tipping Racial, sexual and other harassment Threatening or intimidating behaviour
What we will do
Clearly tell our customers the standard of behaviour we expect from them Make sure that our residents understand that everyone who lives with them or visits them must keep to these standards and Keep antisocial behaviour to a minimum by making prevention a priority.
We aim to make our homes and communities pleasant and safe places to live and will not accept any antisocial behaviour by residents, their family, visitors, any other person or pets.
Everyone has a right to live free of antisocial behaviour and we will continue to do all that we can to ensure you everybody is happy in their home. East Cambridgeshire Local Policing Team – Action Updates:
Priorities:
Priority Metal Theft across the Panel area Objective To tackle metal theft across the Panel area Action Taken A level one plan exists for metal theft ‘Operation Full Metal Jackpot’ which is being run by Di Wass, this has been focussing in on the known and unknown subjects visiting scrap yards locally. This investigation continues with a Detective constable as officer in the case. Numerous visits to scrap yards checking books metal and their customers. Evening and some night time patrols at vulnerable locations and village churches. Road checks targeting the routes to and from local scrap yards one vehicle seized for not having insurance to carry scrap metal, driver reported for offences. One driver reported for not having insurance to carry scrap metal, reported for offences. Several stop searches on persons and vehicles within the locality of local scrap yards. Current The theft of metal continues to be a problem however there is an operation into metal theft and a dedicated OIC. Situation Continue or This will be a panel decision Discharge
Priority - Speed and Parking Management throughout the Panel area Objective To target drivers who park inconsiderately or illegally across the Panel area or who speed across the Panel area. Action Taken Continued high visibility patrols around schools and known areas where issues have been high lited. Several road checks set up where breath tests were conducted. One male dealt with for no insurance and no MOT 44 Fixed penalty notices have been issued for various offences, including overstaying, double yellows, disabled bays no permits, obstruction of footpath. 15 reports sent to DVLA regarding untaxed vehicles. 2 speeding tickets issued. Several warnings given. 2 vehicle defect rectification notices issued. Current The level of offences is similar to that of the last period, reports still being received from the community. Situation Continue or This will be a panel decision Discharge
Other Issues:
Number Issue Action Taken 1 Parking on pavements, Isleham. Patrols have been conducted in the village, but no offences observed. 2 Cable theft (some Suffolk, some The offence noted took place in the Suffolk area. Steps are being taken to encourage members of the Cambs) in the Isleham area. public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity, and BT presentations are being made to various meetings (incl. panels). The police metal theft action plan includes consideration of cable theft. 3 Broad piece, Soham – motor cycles Patrols have been conducted in the Broad Piece area. No offences have been observed, and there scrambling along public footpaths have been no reports of vehicle-related ASB since the last panel meeting. along the bank at Soham Lode. Motorcyclists coming from Barleyfields estate. Noisy. Footpaths damaged. No number plates on motorcycles. 4 End of Nov 11 6 vehicles turning into Checks have been made of signage for Holmes Lane - from the bypass and from town direction – and Holmes Lane, Soham across cattle correct signage is there, which is clear and in plenty of time to give the weight limit warning. grid – over weight limit. Signage required to point them to correct road. 5 Motorcyclists using footpaths and Patrols have been conducted in the Broad Piece area. No offences have been observed, and there bridleways around Soham as sport. have been no reports of vehicle-related ASB since the last panel meeting. Getting around obstructions – need help to prevent them using the area. 6 Speedwatch help during school drop This issue was reported to Speedwatch, but no update was available in relation to Speedwatch activity off and pick up times, Wicken. in the village during the relevant times. 7 Attending Group School meeting (29th The meeting was attended by Insp Ormerod, along with representatives from County Highways and the Feb) to work up a joint project to District Councillor. address road safety issues at the The meeting was extremely positive, and it was agreed that PCSO patrols would be stepped-up schools in the Soham and East Panel outside schools during drop off and pick up times, and that a visual audit would be arranged to examine Area. parking issues in the area of Soham Village College and The Weatheralls Primary School. Soham and East Area Emerging Issues:
Soham and East Area Neighbourhood trends
Total crime in the Soham and East Area Neighbourhood has seen a reduction in total offences which is largely due to reductions seen in dwelling burglary and criminal damage.
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) has also observed a reduction from 123 incidents in the previous period to just 81 reported in the entire Neighbourhood area. Notable reductions were seen in Isleham and both Soham wards.
Fordham villages Crime Total crime, in Fordham villages ward remain low at 36 offences reported over the 3 month period. Violent crimes have doubled in comparison to the previous period. Six of these offences were related to domestic disputes. Vehicle offences in the ward have also seen an increase with the majority occurring in December and January. Three vehicles were stolen during the period, and all 3 offences occurred in Kennet. Offenders targeted a moped, a motorbike and a Landrover. During the 3 month period, 5 theft from vehicle offences were reported, mainly in Fordham. A variety of items were targeted including a catalytic converter, fuel, tools and number plates.
ASB ASB levels in Fordham villages remain low with only 12 incidents reported over the 3 months. These incidents appear to be unrelated.
Isleham ward Crime Total crime in Isleham Ward remains low with only 10 offences reported during the 3 month period. Three violent offences were reported during the period compared with 2 in both the previous period and the same period last year. Two of these offences were related to domestic disputes. Due to low levels of crime there were no other patterns of note.
ASB Only 1 incident of ASB was reported in Isleham during the 3 month period. Soham North ward Crime Offence levels in Soham North ward have seen a reduction in comparison to the previous period and the same 3 month period last year. The largest reductions were observed in burglary and theft from vehicle offences. Seven violent offences were reported during the period. Of these, 3 were related to domestic disputes. Shed burglaries continue on Ten Bell Lane where 3 out of 4 shed offences reported occurred. Offenders targeted various electrical gardening tools. The remaining offence occurred on Northfield Road.
ASB Total ASB in Soham North has seen a reduction from 48 incidents in the previous period to 33 reported in the latest 3 month period. There were 2 repeat reports of noise complaints made by same occupant at an address on Cyprian Rust Way. This appears to be an ongoing neighbour dispute where noise made by a neighbour aggravates the migraines suffered by the complainant. A number of incidents report groups of youths congregating causing general rowdiness and misusing scooters. Incidents of this nature were reported on Northfield Park, Northfield Road, Primrose Lane, Teal Avenue and Townsend.
Soham South ward Crime There has been a reduction in total crime in Soham South ward. Shed burglaries continue, in Soham South, and is likely to be linked to the offences in Soham North. The majority of the offences were reported in Soham, although a similar series has been noted in Wicken. Offender(s) were targeting various gardening tools, fuel, as well as bicycles. Violent offences remain consistent with the previous period at 12 offences reported over the 3 month period. Two of these offences were domestic related. No further trends were identified between these offences. Theft from vehicle offences have seen an increase during the period with 10 offences reported. This is likely to be due to 3 different clusters of offences. Three sets of number plates were targeted in Wicken and Soham, Fuel was stolen from lorries parked at a haulage company depot in Soham (3 offences), and additionally, vans in Soham have been targeted for tools stored within (3 offences).
ASB During the period, 35 ASB incidents were reported. This was comparatively, much lower, than the previous period and the same period last year which recorded 54 and 60 incidents respectively. The majority of incidents varied in nature, although several incidents make reference to congregations of youths behaving in a threatening and aggressive manner. Several incidents relate to the throwing of snowballs at the pedestrians. Current Crime and Incident Levels in Soham & East Neighbourhood, by Ward Theft Theft Theft Dwelling Other Violent Cycle Criminal Other Total Robbery of from from ASB burglary burglary Crime vehicle vehicle Theft shop Damage crime crime Dec 11 – Feb 12 2 22 32 1 9 17 1 2 12 44 142 81 Soham Nhod and East Sep 11 – Nov 11 13 21 28 0 4 16 1 7 28 57 175 123 Dec 10 – Feb 11 12 19 38 1 10 21 2 3 22 42 170 112 Dec 11 – Feb 12 1 7 10 0 3 5 0 1 2 7 36 12 Fordham Sep 11 – Nov 11 4 6 5 0 1 3 0 3 8 14 44 15 Dec 10 – Feb 11 4 11 2 0 3 7 0 2 3 13 45 19 Dec 11 – Feb 12 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 3 10 1 Isleham Sep 11 – Nov 11 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 2 4 12 6 2 3 2 0 0 3 0 1 1 4 16 5 Wards Dec 10 – Feb 11 Dec 11 – Feb 12 0 4 7 1 1 2 0 0 1 9 25 33 Soham North Sep 11 – Nov 11 1 8 6 0 0 8 0 0 4 9 36 48 Dec 10 – Feb 11 3 1 13 1 2 5 0 0 4 4 33 28 Dec 11 – Feb 12 1 10 12 0 4 10 1 1 7 25 71 35 Soham South Sep 11 – Nov 11 7 7 15 0 2 4 1 3 14 30 83 54 Dec 10 – Feb 11 3 4 21 0 5 6 2 0 14 21 76 60
Top 101 ASB Incident Types in the Soham and East Area Neighbourhood, by Ward
Please Note Incident levels for each of the wards may not be consistent with the official figures that will be published by the Force and Home Office. This is because the data system used to draw the level of detail needed for the ASB type breakdown for this report may not contain precise locations due to the way incidents are reported e.g. ASB reported where ward boundaries lie could initially be recorded in the neighbouring ward but subsequently corrected. The figures should only be used as a guide and not regarded as official statistics for publication.
1 Not Top 10 as less than 10 incident type were reported during the period. Wards Nhod oa South Soham North Soham Isleham Villages Fordham East and Soham e 11 Sep 11 Dec 11 Sep 11 Dec 11 Sep 11 Dec 11 Sep 11 Dec 11 Sep 11 Dec – – – – – – – – – – o 11 Nov 12 Feb 11 Nov 12 Feb 11 Nov 12 Feb 11 Nov 12 Feb 11 Nov 12 Feb 10
2 5 4 3 1 0 2 2 9 Abandoned Vehicle not stolen 14 10
5 5 6 2 1 1 2 2 Malicious/Nuisance Communication
6 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 6 4 Neighbour Dispute
3 3 1 2 1 0 0 0 5 5 Noise – All Types
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 Road Related 25 19 21 23 55 45 2 0 7 3 Rowdy/Nuisance Incident
2 2 5 0 0 0 2 1 9 3 Vehicle Related Nuisance
1 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 3 5 Violence 10 19 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Other 122 54 38 48 33 14 11 83
6 1 Total Fire Service data, Primary and Secondary Fires Dec – Feb 2012.
South Neighbourhood Panel Area
Is Is Is Property Is Property Ward Primary Chimney Property Type Cause Derelict Category Regulated Month Fire Fire Bungalow - single Dec 12 Isleham Yes No No Dwelling occupancy No Accidental Other Non buildings/use not Feb 12 Soham North No Yes No residential known Yes Accidental
Straw / Stubble Feb 12 Soham North No No No Outdoor burning No Not Known Small refuse/rubbish container (eg Feb 12 Soham South No No No Outdoor wheelie bin) No Accidental