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From today (1/12) until 31 January, we will be increasing police visibility and working closely with partners to tackle crime and ensure people feel safe as part of the national Safer Streets Winter of Action campaign.

Assistant Chief Constable Christian Bunt said:

“This winter, we will continue our momentum following the Safer Streets Summer campaign. We will continue to focus on effective local policing - building trust, understanding local concerns, and being where our communities need us most

“While crime trends differ by season, issues such as antisocial behaviour and retail crime remain. Working with partners and communities, we’ll implement preventative measures and take action against offenders to reduce crime in Thames Valley.”

If you are living in or visiting a town and city centres this winter, feel free to speak to your neighbourhood officers whilst they are on patrol and share any of your concerns.

Matthew Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, said: “I am pleased that the Force will continue to deliver strong neighbourhood policing this winter through increased visibility in our towns and cities.

“By increasing patrols and working closely with partners, Thames Valley Police continues to send a clear message that it is here to protect communities, tackle crime, and ensure that residents feel safe this winter.”

 Police and Crimes Commissioner has a useful website and a Facebook page you may need to visit -  www.victims-first.org.uk  www.facebook.com/victimsfirsttv/ 

As we head towards the wetter months of the year, here is some information to assist with any queries from residents about flooding.

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC), as the Lead Local Flood Authority, works with partners to lead and coordinate any flood response. Cherwell supports OCC along with other agencies to monitor any developments and keep people informed, but we do not offer an emergency service during flooding.

Burst water mains are managed by Thames Water, with any resulting highways matters being addressed by OCC highways.

Residents and businesses are responsible for protecting their own properties. To help them prepare, please direct them to the OCC flood toolkit www.oxfordshirefloodtoolkit.com. This kit contains advice on preparing for flooding and what to do during and after a flood.

We also recommend that residents and businesses:

• Register for flood warnings on gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings. These warnings will soon be replaced by an improved Environment Agency service called Get Flood Warning. This has been designed for use by residents, organisations and professional partners, and all existing flood warning accounts will be migrated across to it this autumn.
• Sign up for Met Office weather warnings.

 Saturday Stagecoach Bus Service Announced; see the Timetable for 501 and 502 buses..........Saturday Bus Service Timetable

Police give advice regarding improving security at home during winter; more.......... Police Poster - Home Security