Sherwood West
The neighbourhood area covers the villages of Blidworth, Rainworth (apart from The Avenues which are within the Mansfield District Council area), Lowdham, Gunthorpe, Hoveringham, Caythorpe, Gonalston, Bulcote, Epperstone, Halam, Edingley, Farnsfield, Bilsthorpe, Kirklington, Eakring, Rufford, Bleasby, Fiskerton, Rolleston, Goverton, Morton and Thurgarton
Neighbourhood Priorities
Through consultation with the members of the public in this neighbourhood we regularly set out a number of priorities to be tackled.
- Anti social behaviour Rockings View / Tesco and outside the Methodist Church Blidworth Show details
Priority Settings Meeting (PSM) update
This priority has been identified after consultation with the local community; through the Rainworth and Blidworth, Lowdham, Farnsfield and Bilsthorpe and Trent Safer Neighbourhood groups and Neighbourhood Priority Surveys and all other engagement opportunities. This has subsequently been agreed by the Sherwood Priority setting Meeting on the 17/01/12 to be a priority
We have received complaints from members of the public, staff at Tesco and local residents of groups of young people hanging around in the evenings, causing a nuisance and being abusive.
Our Response
Increased high visibility patrols in the area.
Those responsible will be identified, warned re their future behaviour and if they persist in their actions enforcement action will be taken with the Newark and Sherwood District Council ASB team.
This priority is now also included on the new anti-social behaviour operation ‘Animism’ which is carried out by officers formally between Thursdays and Sundays. - Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in Lowdham Show details
Priority Settings Meeting (PSM) update
This priority has been identified after consultation with the local community; through the Rainworth and Blidworth, Lowdham, Farnsfield and Bilsthorpe and Trent Safer Neighbourhood groups and Neighbourhood Priority Surveys and all other engagement opportunities. This has subsequently been agreed by the Sherwood Priority setting Meeting on the 17/01/12 to be a priority.
Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage has been identified as a neighbourhood priority for Lowdham particularly in and around the bowling club, village hall, car park and recreational area.
The problems include damage to the bowling club shelters, arson to benches, littering, graffiti and evidence of drug use.
It has also been reported that vehicles have been driven in and around the car park in a dangerous manner causing alarm to residents and users of the village hall.
The problems are occurring mainly over the weekend between 6pm and early hours of the morning although some incidents have also been reported on week days.
The issues were discussed at the Safer Neighbourhood Committee meeting which was held on 7th November at Farnsfield Community Centre where the Safer Neighbourhood Team met with local residents and local parish councillors. It was then decided that this was to be a neighbourhood priority and has continued as to be as incidents have still been reported.
Our Response
High visibility foot and mobile patrols are to be continuously carried out by the local PCSO’s, The Beat Manager, Reponsce PC’s and Special Constables.
Stop/searches will be carried out on those suspected to be in possession of illegal substances and those in possession of cigarettes and alcohol when underage and appropriate action taken.
Section 59 warning and seizure notices will be issued to drivers who are seen to be using their vehicle in a dangerous manner, causing alarm and distress to other road users.
Tickets for littering will be issued to offenders where applicable and action will be taken against those found causing criminal damage to property.
This priority is now also included on the new anti-social behaviour operation ‘Animism’ which is carried out by officers formally between Thursdays and Sundays. - Rural house burglaries Show details
Priority Settings Meeting (PSM) update
This priority has been identified after consultation with the local community; through the Rainworth and Blidworth, Lowdham, Farnsfield and Bilsthorpe and Trent Safer Neighbourhood groups and Neighbourhood Priority Surveys and all other engagement opportunities. This has subsequently been agreed by the Sherwood Priority setting Meeting on the 17/01/12 to be a priority.
There has been an increase in the number of house burglaries in rural areas
Our Response
Increase patrols in rural areas targeted on areas where burglaries have been committed
Provide crime prevention advice to members of the public in vulnerable areas
Ensure all information is passed to local neighbourhood watch schemes through the Ringmaster system
Ensure information about suspicious vehicles etc is passed out through the Neighbourhood Alert system
Policing your neighbourhood
Shown below are the beats in the Sherwood West area of Nottinghamshire along with the names of local officers, their telephone number and details of any engagements they hold where you can speak to them in person. Beat officers should not be contacted for emergencies (when you should ring 999) or to report crime (when you should contact your local police station).
Neighbourhood Watch
Have your say Neighbourhood Priority Survey
Local Councils
- Bassetlaw District Council
- Mansfield District Council
- Newark & Sherwood District Council
- Nottingham City Council
- Nottinghamshire County Council
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