Truro Safe have taken part in the #ThinkB4Upark initiative led by Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, Truro Community Fire Station visiting residents of Killigrew Gardens, St Erme, joined by Devon & Cornwall Police Truro Police Team, our Community Safety Team and St Erme Parish Council, to highlight the importance of parking responsibly following a number of concerns raised. The partners were able to speak to residents about the concerns and highlight that motorists must consider if an emergency vehicle can get past, as not doing so is putting lives at risk by blocking off roads.

The hashtag #ThinkB4Upark is being used across social media in the UK by other emergency services, who are experiencing delays in getting to incidents, due to badly parked cars or driving.

The Service does not endorse this campaign as a way and means of naming and shaming members of the public. It is to raise awareness and educate drivers to think about where and how they park. For more information please visit http://bit.ly/ThinkB4Upark or to find out more about Truro Safe visit Here

Spending a night under the stars may seem like a good idea during the summer, but a group of community workers got a glimpse of the grim reality of homelessness at a special event in St Austell last night.

Officers from the Safer St Austell team spent the night at White River Place protected only by sleeping bags and cardboard.

The event was organised to highlight the issue of homelessness, as well as to help promote the local support services available and to demonstrate how well individuals are supported within St Austell.

The group, which included representatives from Addaction, Cosgarne Hall, SAHA Freshstart, Cornwall Council’s Community Safety, Localism and Anti-Social Behaviour Team, Mayor Gary King, Deputy Mayor Tim Styles and Cornwall Councillor James Mustoe slept out between 10pm and 6am, enduring a long damp night.

Helen Catherall, Addaction worker, said: “Homelessness is a sign. It tells us that there has been a crisis or that there is an underlying issue. Ironically, homelessness is barrier to accessing support when it’s needed the most. This is why it is so important to report rough sleeping to Streetlink either via their online reporting system or by telephoning Streetlink on 0300 500 0914 to ensure support is offered.”

Gareth Bray, Chairman of Cosgarne Hall Board of Trustees, said: “St Austell has a long history supporting those who are homeless going back to the 1800s and we are pleased to be involved with the sleep out to continue to raise awareness around support services. We want to highlight that although we are raising awareness through this event those who have attended had a choice to sleep out whereas those who are homeless do not have this choice.”

Sue James, Cornwall Council’s portfolio holder for environment and public protection, said:  “Homelessness is an issue we are determined to tackle, and events such as this help raise awareness of the problem.

“It is vital we do all we can to encourage people to contact Streetlink if you see anyone sleeping on the streets. The sooner we are informed, the quicker we can offer the support that these vulnerable people need.”

Advice for residents and businesses

• If you see someone sleeping rough you can contact Streetlink via www.streetlink.org.uk or 0300 500 0914 (or 999 if they need urgent medical assistance).  Individuals sleeping rough can contact the Cornwall Housing Options Team on 0300 1234 161 or drop into an Information Service (formerly called One Stop Shop).

Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety Service have created a series of fire safety prevention videos, which will be launched through the CFRCSS Facebook page to target the biggest causes of accidental dwelling fires to improve knowledge, awareness and change behaviour promoting fire safety advice in the home during the festive season.

A team of agencies have worked in partnership to secure a partial closure of a premises in Camborne.

Those involved were members of the Camborne, Pool and Redruth Neighbourhood Policing Team, Coastline Housing Association and Anti-social Behaviour Caseworker Dorian Thomas.

The closure was applied for in response to a catalogue of reports of crime, anti-social behaviour and disorder at the address which was having a significant impact on its neighbours.  Efforts were made to engage with the tenant of the address, offering support to help address the issues at the root of the problems before an application for a closure was decided upon.

The partial closure that has been granted allows the only the tenant to have access to the property.  As the recorded incidents all involved visitors to the address, the hope is that this will prevent further issues and give local residents the ability to enjoys their homes without feeling scared, intimidated and being disturbed at all hours of the day and night.

Police and partner agencies are able to draw on a broad range of powers and legislation to tackle the whole spectrum of issues associated with anti-social behaviour.  The first step is always for members of the public to talk to report issues that are affecting them.  This can be done online at www.devonandcornwall.police.uk or by calling 101

On 31st October 2018, Cornwall Magistrates Court granted a 2 year Criminal Behaviour Order on Mr Christopher Aaron German with the following prohibitions:

MUST NOT:

1. ENTER OR ATTEMPT TO ENTER PREMISES WHICH YOU ARE BANNED FROM.

• SUPERDRUG 5-9 TRELOWARREN STREET CAMBORNE TR14 8AD
• TESCO STORES, STATION ROAD POOL REDRUTH TR15 3QJ.
• MORRISONS, AGAR ROAD, ILLOGAN HIGHWAY, POOL, REDRUTH TR15 3NH

1. REMAIN IN ANY COMMERCIAL PREMISES IN CORNWALL IF ASKED TO LEAVE BY A MEMBER OF STAFF, MANAGER OR PREMISES OWNER.

CBO – Order Poster – Aaron

Controlling or coercive behaviour was criminalised in 2015 – but it still affects hundreds of thousands of women in the UK.

Mumsnet, Women’s Aid and Surrey Police have joined together to help raise awareness of the dangers of coercive control.

A new survey found 38% of Mumsnet users have suffered some form domestic abuse.

If you live in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly and you think you or someone you know is being controlled by their partner of family member, you can get help now.

• Call Safer Futures on 0300 777 4 777

or

• follow this link https://www.firstlight.org.uk/make-a-referral/
• 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline (run by Women’s Aid and Refuge) – 0808 2000 247.
• If you fear for your immediate safety, or someone else’s, please call 999.

No one needs to live in fear. Get help now!

We are pleased to support one of the largest surveys looking into Domestic Abuse in the UK and would like to provide this opportunity for any of our clients or former clients to opt in to this National Survey. Your experience when taken alongside that of hundreds of other people who have had similar or contrasting experiences helps to provide an accurate picture of Domestic Abuse across our county as well as contributing to a more national picture.

The survey should take around 5-10 minutes to complete. No personal details will be taken in this survey, so your response will be anonymous. If you feel you can help please click on the link below:

https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4678535/DVA-Survey

Safer Penzance has been made aware of a number of concerns regarding a small group of individuals and incidents of anti-social behaviour escalating from an empty shop doorway in the town centre.

Penzance BID, Cornwall Council and partners have been exploring all options to effectively tackle the situation. The Police continued to visit the area on a regular basis and issued a section 35 order on one individual who was dispersed from the town on Friday.

This morning Cornwall Council in partnership with Cormac and Devon & Cornwall Police, have temporarily secured the area outside of the shop front by fencing off a small sheltered space to prevent further incidents of anti-social behaviour.

Cornwall Councillor Tim Dwelly stated “I spoke to the managers of the site today, Lee Baron Group. As a result, they are planning to fully secure the covered portico space in front of the former Dorothy Perkins, with secure access including a locked door. The Council’s temporary fencing will therefore help protect the site until this work is finished, which should be very soon.

“My understanding is that there is now an offer on the building so I hope it will soon be brought back into productive use. The behaviour of those occupying the space over recent weeks has been completely unacceptable. Penzance does not tolerate anti-social behaviour. It also supports people with genuine needs. There is a winter night shelter available for rough sleepers. I can assure residents that the Council, the BID, the Police and councillors have been working extremely hard to deal with this situation. We won’t let up on making Penzance safe and tackling behaviour that blights the town centre. Unfortunately simple solutions are often not available. Both the Police and Council have to operate within their legal powers.”

St Petroc’s, Addaction and partners will continue to work with the individuals affected, with extensive work taking place to support and offer suitable accommodation options, safeguard individuals and take appropriate action to reduce any further concerns.

Members of the public are encouraged to continue reporting incidents of ASB as they occur as it gives the police the opportunity to respond and deal with the incidents as they occur. In addition these reports are used as evidence to support action and prosecution against those causing ASB problems in the Town.

Safer Penzance continues to encourage people to report all incidents and concerns.

To report Street Drinking and ASB

Please ensure that all incidents are reported to, and logged with, the police directly

• Email 101@dc.police.uk
• Call 101 to contact the Police (non-emergency) or 999 if you have serious immediate concerns.

To notify the council of rough sleepers

• Please report via StreetLink (leaflet attached). StreetLink is a 24/7 website, mobile app and phone line, which allows you to send an alert about the location of someone sleeping rough.

To ask for rubbish, refuse, littering, and needles to be cleared

• Report It” pages on the council website (as when reported in this way incidents are monitored for action and you will get an update of the progress of anything reported using this system)

https://secure.cornwall.gov.uk/selfservice/citizenportal/form.aspx?form=Report_Fly_Tipping&tmpl=Report_Fly_Tipping

• by phone 0300 1234 141
• or refuseandrecycling@cornwall.gov.uk

To report noise nuisance

Contact the Environmental Protection Team by calling 0300 1234 212 or by e-mail publicprotection@cornwall.gov.uk