Community Safety Partnership E-Newsletter Winter 2020/21 edition Welcome Joint Chairs of the CSP We are pleased to present the latest edition of the Blaby and Hinckley & Bosworth Community Safety Partnership (CSP) e-newsletter, which will keep you up to date with the work of the partnership and how it is helping to keep individuals and neighbourhoods safer. During these unprecedented and difficult times we will be reporting on the different ways to look after yourself, your Cllr Les home and your finances, how the CSP continues to work in Phillimore partnership to provide support to those who are vulnerable and in need, positive activities for young people and much more. The CSP brings together a collection of people and organisations that have a real commitment to do everything in their power to have a positive impact on reducing crime, the fear of crime and to work closely alongside local communities in bringing about a sense of safety for all. We Cllr Michael Mullaney are proud to announce that the CSP was honoured with a special award for its crime protection and prevention which was recognised by the Police and Crime Commissioner. The CSP has published a three year Community Safety Strategy which is available for download at http://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk and www.blaby.gov.uk Contents Welcome ............................................................................................................................................................... 1 Partnership working during the COVID pandemic .................................................................................................. 3 Blaby District Council Community Hub .................................................................................................................. 4 Resident support revamp ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Community Safety Partnership wins award ........................................................................................................... 6 Hinckley & Blaby have a new commander ............................................................................................................. 7 Support for victims of domestic abuse ................................................................................................................... 8 Inconsiderate parking can put lives at risk ............................................................................................................. 9 Positive activities continue to be delivered for young people in Hinckley ............................................................. 10 What is detached youth work? ............................................................................................................................. 11 Summer activities at the Community Houses ...................................................................................................... 12 Rules on public order offences are renewed ........................................................................................................ 13 Staying safe from COVID-19 scams .................................................................................................................... 14 Telephone scams............................................................................................................................................. 14 Phishing emails & Text message scams .......................................................................................................... 14 Voucher Scams ............................................................................................................................................... 14 Romance Scams.............................................................................................................................................. 14 Door-to-door scams ......................................................................................................................................... 15 How to stay safe and protect yourself from scams ........................................................................................... 15 Keep your home safe ....................................................................................................................................... 16 Community leadership programme ...................................................................................................................... 17 Joint partnership working to target violent crime in Hinckley parks and town centre ............................................ 18 2 Partnership working during the COVID pandemic Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, voluntary sector partners and volunteers came together to help communities through this difficult time. As part of a Borough-wide effort to support the most vulnerable, a Resident Scheme supported residents most in need of extra help during the coronavirus outbreak, including the shielded and those self-isolating. The service initially provided assistance to those who had little or no help, the vulnerable, for example those over the age of 70 with an underlying health condition, individuals on their own and feeling isolated and families struggling to cope. Volunteers and council staff have so far reached out to over 1,800 welfare calls, dealt with 466 resident cases and over 276 volunteers have registered to provide assistance and support to the most vulnerable residents during this challenging time. 65 clients who have been unable to get to the shops themselves were supported through a food buddy scheme, medication has been collected and delivered and 161 emergency food parcels have been distributed by Feed the Hungry. A central food hub has been set up and Feed the Hungry stores and distributes food supported by Hinckley Area Foodbanks and HBBC. Andy ‘Food Buddy’ Volunteer The resident scheme also offers a befriending service where volunteers are matched with a volunteer to reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation and 69 residents have been referred for support. 30 fitness friend referrals have also been made to encourage people to become more confident to leave the house and take up gentle exercise. The resident support scheme continues to be provided and illustrates the positive work of staff and partners in ensuring that the most vulnerable residents are being supported during this difficult time. For more information or how to request help visit https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/coronasupport 3 Blaby District Council Community Hub In response to the Coronavirus lockdown in March a small group of staff were tasked with setting up a Community Hub to support the residents of Blaby District. So far….. They have supported over 550 residents directly through the Community Hub. Additionally, they have contacted around 1250 shielded residents, not being supported by Leicestershire County Council, to check on their well-being. 52 food parcels have been delivered from the Main Council Offices, and many more people have been supported through work with local food banks. 50 Aldi shopping vouchers have been supplied, to support vulnerable people to have shopping done for them. Local partners stepped up to the mark including donations from Samworth Brothers, Marks and Spencer, Co-op and The Bulls Head in Cosby kindly donated food and drink. Aldi allowed bulk purchases of food and toiletries for distribution in food parcels. The government have donated over 5,500 food parcels to the shielded residents of Blaby District. 226 local residents have volunteered their services, 40 of which have shown an interest in continuing to support the Council in a voluntary capacity after the pandemic. One of 50 fresh food hampers from Samworth Brothers At the peak, demand for the Community Hub was around 20 people a day. Currently this stands around 7 requests for help a week. The Community Services Team have now taken over the Community Hub, making it part of Blaby District Council’s “business as usual”. This means demand will be dealt with quickly but as part of the normal work of a new Support Hub. As part of this review, processes for the Community Hub are being assessed and consolidated to enable the Council to respond quickly to any future COVID-19 emergency with a ‘pop up hub’, meaning they can act swiftly if required by changes in local and national restrictions. Strategic Director John Richardson with Paul & Gaynor from The Bulls Head For more information on Blaby District Council’s Community Hub, including how to request help, visit www.blaby.gov.uk/coronavirus 4 Resident support revamp Blaby District Council’s Resident Support Service launches new online referral form. The Resident Support Service offers support and advice for residents of Blaby District and the demand for support has increased significantly. In fact, since the beginning of March the Resident Support Team has received almost 200 new referrals! This prompted the team to revamp the Resident Support webpage to include an online referral form. Previously, referrals have been made through professionals and partner agencies but the new form has simplified the referral process and allows residents to self-refer. The flexible support is a free, short term service for any resident of Blaby District aged 18 years and over and is tailored to the needs of each individual. They usually work with people in their own homes and out in the community and although COVID-19 caused restrictions to