Harrington and Thorpe Underwood Neighbourhood Watch

This letter is addressed to the residents of the Parishes of Harrington and Thorpe Underwood regarding the proposed future operation of Neighbourhood Watch.

Mike Blissett has for many years acted as Neighourhood watch Scheme Co-ordinator for the two villages but now has decided to relinquish these duties. Largely due to his personal efforts and commitment and those of his deputies, Harrington and Thorpe Underwood NHW has become a very effective link between Police and Community and we think him for all his time and endeavours. He will be a hard act to follow - but follow we will.

The Neighbourhood Watch Scheme operates through the sharing of Police information with the community members via the co-ordinators, and coversely, passing back information to the Police from the members. The NHW Scheme also takes part in crime reduction and prevention initiatives aimed at reducing vulnerability to crime and disorder and addressing local fear of crime matters.

The continued success of any local NHW Scheme depends upon a wide and participating membershi,p effective Scheme Co-ordinators and Deputy Co-ordinators, so that information to and from the Police can be disseminated rapidly.

Councillor Liz Thomas has agreed to act as our co-ordinator and will communicate with us once she has come to terms with the Neighbourhood Watch organisation. Her mobile telephone number is 07734 154016