Broughton Astley Parish Council

Serving the people of Broughton Astley

Clerk: Debbie Barber
Council Office, Station Road
Broughton Astley, Leicester
LE9 6PT

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Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter November 2021

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November 2021 OUR NEWS

The November newsletter edition for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales can be read here.

Do you know someone affected by ASB? 43% of victims say it's affected their mental health. Our ASB webinar, featuring an expert speaker from the charity ASB Help, on the 15th November is open to the public but spaces are limited. Find out more including a link to book on... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:36 by Broughton Astley Parish Council Admin.

Tags: 2021, Communication, Neighbourhood Watch, Newsletters, community, crime, police

Action Fraud Alert Passwords

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23M People Used 123456 As A Password!


Whether it's your Facebook, Amazon, or Netflix account, the explosion in popularity of online apps and services means more and more of us have to remember an increasingly long list of passwords.

Unfortunately, some of us cope with this challenge by resorting to practices that leave our data, devices and money at risk - by using the same password across multiple... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:18 by Broughton Astley Parish Council Admin.

Tags: 2021, Communication, Crime, Information, Neighbourhood Watch, community, police

Neighbourhood Watch Serious Crime Webinar

Neighbourhood Watch Serious Crime Webinar

We are delighted to be able to invite you to our FREE online webinar regarding Preventing and disrupting county lines exploitation. This will be held on Tuesday 9th November from 5pm-6pm.

The webinar will focus on providing an in depth view on County Lines exploitation, based on the key principals; exploitation, prevention, protection, and reporting

What is County Lines?
County lines is a form of criminal... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 01 Nov 2021 13:50 by Broughton Astley Parish Council Admin.

Tags: Communication, Information, Neighbourhood Watch, community, crime, police

Cyber Crime Survey 2021

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Fraud and cyber crime are the most common criminal offences in the UK.

Analysis of Action Fraud reports showed that 86% of frauds had a cyber element to them. As the threat from cyber crime continues to grow and evolve, it's important to remember one thing - most of it can be prevented. By following just a few practical steps, you can make it harder for cyber criminals to get into your devices and online... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 01 Nov 2021 13:44 by Broughton Astley Parish Council Admin.

Tags: 2021, Communication, Information, Neighbourhood Watch, community, crime, police

Neighbourhood Watch Launches Say No To ASB Campaign

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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH LAUNCHES 'SAY NO TO ASB' CAMPAIGN

Antisocial behaviour (ASB) incidents have increased over the last three years. Police forces, councils and housing associations are reporting significant spikes in ASB cases – and these are not minor incidents. They are complex and serious cases causing real harm to many people.

45% of people say ASB is a problem where they live, and 56% of... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:50 by Broughton Astley Parish Council Admin.

Tags: 2021, Communication, Information, Neighbourhood Watch, community, crime

Neighbourhood Watch 2021 Crime and Community Survey Launched

Neighbourhood Watch 2021 Crime and Community Survey Launched

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH 2021 CRIME AND COMMUNITY SURVEY LAUNCHED

For the second year running, we want to hear your thoughts about crime, community, and how effective Neighbourhood Watch is.

www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CL72YGJ

The survey, launched on Wednesday 20th October 2021, is open to the public across England and Wales, regardless of whether they live in a Neighbourhood Watch area or not.

The results will... Read More »

Posted: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:28 by Broughton Astley Parish Council Admin.

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Catalytic converters stolen for precious metals

Catalytic Converter thefts

Catalytic converters stolen for precious metals.

Leicestershire Police is encouraging vehicle owners to be extra vigilant due to a rise in catalytic converter thefts from cars.

Thieves are targeting vehicles for the parts due to the value of the precious metals they contain, as precious metal prices go up the demand for parts that contain them goes up too, resulting in the risk of theft increasing.

The... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 06 Oct 2021 11:20 by Broughton Astley Parish Council Admin.

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The Neighbourhood Watch National Newsletter - Sept Our News

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SEPTEMBER 'OUR NEWS' OUT NOW

We are delighted to bring you the September OUR NEWS edition – a monthly newsletter for all Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales.

This edition introduces you to our Neighbour of the Year Awards 2021 - open for nominations from 14th September, the no-excuse approach to gas safety, fraud trends, rural crime reporting, discount offers from ERA and Patlock... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:45 by Broughton Astley Parish Council Admin.

Tags: 2021, Communication, Information, Neighbourhood Watch, Newsletters, community