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David Lidington MP continues to work hard regarding the HS2 issue.

Amongst other things:

This month's Princes Risborough Rural update is given by PCSO Lisa Roberts:

Speeding: The Princes Risborough Neighbourhood Policing team and Roads Policing teams have been carrying out speed enforcement in Ellesborough Road, Ellesborough where 1 motorist was spoken to, in Bradenham Wood Lane where 14 motorists were spoken to and Bledlow Ridge where 27 were dealt spoken to. The ways in which the drivers were dealt with ranged from education to being reported for court dependant upon their speed.

We are currently trying to recruit people to help out with the Community Speed Watch (CSW) project; the aim of the project is to monitor the speed of traffic on local roads where local residents consider being an issue. To become involved with Community Speed Watch or to obtain information on the project please contact PSCO Lisa Roberts on lisa.roberts@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk for further details.

Parking: We are continuing to monitor parking near the schools in the areas where it can be problematic. The commendable attitude of most residents is that this problem is inevitable at certain times of the day and can lead to a positive factor such as reducing speeding traffic.

Anti-social behaviour (ASB): Reports are starting to be reported in various locations around the rural area. We have had small fires reported in Hampden and Cadsden where youths have been responsible. Anti-social behaviour covers such a wide range of incidents for example, erratic driving, noisy groups gathering, arson, and public order offences. In general the area is very low on reports of ASB which is a credit to the local parents and schools. If you witness anything that you deem to cause alarm, harassment or distress please contact the police enquiry centre on 08458 505 505.

Area crime: There have been 19 reported crimes in the month of April, which is a slight increase on last month. Please see below for a break down of these crimes:

Eight- making off without payment (7 Total Garage, Longwick and 1 Jet, Aylesbury Road)
Five- thefts from motor vehicle, whereby handbags, number plates and tools were stolen. (Coombe Hill, Bledlow, Saunderton, and Terrick)
Three- Burglaries from sheds (Great Hampden, Terrick) in two cases gardening stuff was stolen. The third entry was gained but nothing stolen.
Three- thefts (Saunderton Lee and Meadle) where handbags were stolen along with contents and scrap metal.

As the weather gets better and we go out to enjoy the countryside, unfortunately so do opportunist criminals. Please remember to hide valuables from view in cars and keep sheds/garages locked. For up to date crime reduction advice please visit www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk

Offenders dealt with: A male was charged with harassment in March relating to a situation in Saunderton in Feb.
A male was dealt with by way of a Restorative Justice Caution relating to an incident of Criminal damage in Walters Ash from Oct 09.

Partnership activity: We have been in discussion with Bucks County Council to identify speeding sites where a temporary speed indication device will be erected during the new financial year; six sites have now been confirmed.

"Empty your car campaign" this initiative will continue during the summer months to provide awareness surrounding car crime especially in rural beauty spot car parks.

The Wycombe Community Safety Partnership has been recognised as among the best in Britain after cutting crime in the town and surrounding area. In the past year there have been 743 fewer victims of serious acquisitive crime, which includes burglary, autocrime and robbery. Ch Insp Colin Seaton, Deputy Police Area Commander said "Receiving this award is an outstanding achievement for the partnership that recognises the work carried out over the last year but it is the reduction in crime that is the real cause for celebration and a fantastic result, not just for the partnership but for the community."

Future meetings: The next Neighbourhood actions group meeting is to be held on Thursday 20th May 7.30pm at Longwick CofE School.

Have your say meetings are as follows for May location Tesco, Longwick road:

Thursday 6th May- 11am-1pm
Thursday 20th May- 5pm-7pm

We are always looking for ways to improve our service to the people in our neighbourhood. If you have any concerns or comments on how we can improve your neighbourhood, or to find out more about the team, please contact us at Princes Risborough police station or via the non-emergency number on 0845 8 505 505 or visit www.thamesvalley.police.uk

Hemley Hill - Planning Appeal Postponed to July 13

Following further appeals by the Travellers, the Planning Inspectorate has rescheduled the Public Inquiry. It will now be held at the Council Offices, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe starting July 13 2010. It is anticipated that the Inquiry will last for four days. It will consider the appeals against the refusal of planning permission for 9 Gypsy and Traveller Pitches and against the serving of an enforcement notice against the current use of the site.

101-year-old Con Baker from Loosley Row invited me to photograph the tree her grandson Jeremy Baker, now MD of Gomme's Forge, has just completed for Aldermaston CofE School. She is really proud of his work, which is very different from anything she has seen before. I agree - I've never seen anything like it.

Free safety checks to help reduce the risk of a fire or other emergency in your home are available from Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service.

Free smoke alarms are fitted where required, and firefighters will also help you find out more about other useful local services if you are interested.

The checks take about 30 minutes each, depending on the size of the house, and are usually carried out by firefighters. The householder needs to be present to answer a few questions.

Firefighters will offer fire safety advice, based on any potential fire risks that they may have identified during the check, and answer questions.

They will then fit as many smoke alarms as they think necessary. Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service currently fits British Standard smoke alarms with a sealed battery that should last 10 years in normal use.

To book one of these free checks, ring 01296 744477 or email cs@bucksfire.gov.uk
Community safety manager Terry Ridgley said: "When fires break out, smoke alarms provide a vital early warning sign. If the fire happens at night, they are often your only warning."

Here are Terry's top tips to ensure you and your family stay safe from fire:
Fit and maintain a smoke alarm: You should have one on each level of your home and test it weekly. The ideal position is on the ceiling, in the middle of a room, or in the hallway and landing. Test it weekly.

Plan your escape route: Make sure you and your family know the quickest way out in the event of fire. Consider an alternative route in case your usual one is blocked.

In the event of a fire, get out, stay out and call 999: Don't delay for valuables, and don't investigate or try to tackle the fire. Use a mobile, a neighbour's phone or a phone box to call 999. If someone needs to be rescued wait safely outside for the firefighters who have the equipment and training to do it. Never go back in.

Check on others: When you visit relatives or friends, look out for safety hazards in the home. Offer to help test their alarm and plan escape routes together.
Keep internal doors shut: This will slow down the spread of fire.
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Four key safety messages - Fit smoke alarms; Test them every week; Plan an escape route; Get out, stay out and call 999.

Being Director of Outlook Trust and based at the Wycliffe Centre here in Horsleys Green, I receive a double blessing. The site is very conducive and a great place to work. It also acts as a great conference centre for Groups, small or large. During Tuesday Fellowship today we were asked to pray that more Churches, Groups and Organisations would become aware of these facilities. So, I am writing to you to tell you of this and encourage you to make use of this if you are within travelling distance.

As you know we've had a functioning Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Loosley Row for several years. It's members seem to think that it is of use/benefit to them and, as it's run electronically (via email communications) it does not involve me - or whoever takes over from me in due course - in too much effort.

It permits Thames Valley Police (TVP) to communicate directly with people in our area - via the Scheme - and, when an appropriate issue raises its head (e.g. Potholes, recently), it allows the members to represent themselves as a body of residents.

Currently we have 4 Lacey Green residents (and 5 Speen residents) who are members of our Scheme and it would seem to be appropriate - in the absence of a Lacey Green Neighbourhood Watch Scheme - that Lacey Green residents be offered the opportunity to join our scheme.

Membership is a no cost activity and all that is required for folk to join the scheme is that they supply me with some basic data:
- Name(s)
- Address (including postcode)
- Telehone No. (preferably a landline no. but a Mobile no. will suffice)
- Email Address at which they can be contacted about NW issues.

All of this information is held confidentially and no data is supplied to Third Parties. Members are only communicated with about matters which are germane to Neighbourhood Watch, i.e. the contact data is not used to promote anything other than Neighbourhood Watch related matters.

The Department of Health has recently started a public consultation on their proposal to introduce generic substitution for prescriptions in primary care. This will enable pharmacists and other dispensers to fulfil a prescription for a branded medicine by dispensing an equivalent generic medicine.

Youths - Do you need transport to work?

Buckinghamshire Community Action have a scheme to provide subsidised mopeds to young people to enable them to get to work.

"Wheels to Work" is a moped loan scheme for young people (aged 16-19, or up to 25 in some circumstances) who find it difficult to access work or training opportunities because of a lack of transport. Eligible candidates will receive a 50cc moped for a period of up to 9 months, in return for a small monthly wear and tear fee. Call Sally on 01296 421036

Hand made
patchwork quilt -
See picture.
Hundreds of individual pieces, all hand stitched have gone into the making of this quilt by Jill Baker. The hours probably exceed those of a painting masterpiece and some of our so called modern art does not come close.

Jill now wants to sell it for charity and will accept offers of or over £190.

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