Following a number of vehicles being stolen across Cherwell and West Oxfordshire whereby vehicles that operate on a keyless system are being targeted.
Offenders who are targeting these vehicles are doing so by putting themselves in close proximity to residential properties and then using a device and a laptop to intercept the signal from the remote sensor on the key which gains them access to the vehicle and allows them to start the engine and drive away. The signal from these keys can be intercepted in as little as one minute. You can make it harder for offenders to intercept the signal by putting vehicle keys in a metal tin or a faraday box/pouch and keeping the keys away from the front of your property. Also, by being aware of the location of your spare keys and where possible protecting these in the same way. Additionally, where possible you can protect your vehicles by making them harder for offenders to take. Prevention methods include parking other vehicles in front of keyless vehicles, the use of steering locks and installing security posts/bollards on your driveway. If you have any queries in relation to this, please contact your local neighbourhood policing team. You can find out who this is by typing your postcode into our website Home | Thames Valley Police. Further crime prevention advice can be found on: Crime prevention advice | Thames Valley Police STOP, HANG UP CALL 159
If you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal details - stop, hang up and call 159 to speak directly to your bank How it works 159 works in the same way as 101 for the police or 111 for the NHS. It’s the number you can trust to get you through to your bank safely and securely, every time. So if you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal details - stop, hang up and call 159 to speak directly to your bank. For more information visit: 159 — Stop Scams UK Report internet scams and phishingReport misleading websites, emails, phone numbers, phone calls or text messages you think may be suspicious. Do not give out private information (such as bank details or passwords), reply to text messages, download attachments or click on any links in emails if you’re not sure they’re genuine. EmailsForward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will investigate it. Text messagesForward suspicious text messages to 7726 - it’s free. This will report the message to your mobile phone provider. For more information visit Avoid and report internet scams and phishing: Report internet scams and phishing - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Attachments 3_digit_numbers.jpg Message Sent By Helen Keen (Police, PCSO, Cherwell and West Oxfordshire) Our democracy depends on thousands of people who work on polling day. They open polling stations across the country in the morning, greet voters and issue ballot papers.
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All agencies including the county council, the city and district councils, the Environment Agency, the police and fire and rescue service, and many others, have been working very closely together on responding to the flooding situation and will continue to do so over the coming days. Partners are working together both locally and as part of the Thames Valley Resilience Forum using long established planning for such incidents. Staff from all agencies are out on the ground to minimise the impact of the floods and to warn and inform our communities. The county council's fire and rescue service, highways teams and emergency planning teams remain very active in helping communities suffering from flooding and will remain so until waters subside. On Thursday, they worked through the night during the heavy rain to help communities experiencing flooding. Oxford's Abingdon Road is closed but access can be gained through the High Street bus gates until the water levels are again at passable levels. The fire and rescue service has been pumping floodwater away from this area. While both Redbridge and Seacourt Park and Rides are impacted by flooding, the Oxford Parkway, Thornhill and Pear Tree are operating and people are encouraged to use these sites. Flood defences are in place at Osney Island and Vicarage Lane in Oxford and at South Hinksey just to the west of the city. The Thames water levels have stabilised up stream and around Oxford. But they will remain high for another few days. The Environment Agency and Met Office does not forecast rain currently for the next five days. Partners across the Thames Valley will continue to work together over the weekend to assess the risk of any further flooding and provide support to communities. We are urging people to stay safe and to remember to take extreme care while walking beside swollen rivers. Flooding of low-lying roads is also possible and people must avoid driving through flood water, as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move a car. Residents are advised to check one.network for road closure updates. People should check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation from the Environment Agency at gov.uk/check-if-youre-at-risk-of-flooding. You are advised to direct residents to this website and to X (formerly known as Twitter) @EnvAgencySE for timely updates. Residents can call the Environment Agency’s flooding hotline for advice and support at any time, seven days a week, on 0345 988 1188. Our news webpage also contains helpful information and signposting and is being updated regularly. Colder weather is due in the next few days. Standing water could lead to ice hazards. The county council’s gritting crews are ready to respond if required. Matthew Barber is asking residents to share views on which areas they would like the policing element of council tax to be focused in the 2024/25 budget by completing his Local Crime Survey.
The Police and Crime Commissioner is due to set the 2024/25 policing budget by the end of January 2024. The allocation of central government funding for forces is expected to be received in December. Alongside this, the current funding settlement allows Police and Crime Commissioners to increase council tax by up to £10 (for a Band D property) in order to make additional investments in policing (and last year increases of up to £15 were permitted). Matthew Barber said: “As Police and Crime Commissioner, it is my responsibility to ensure that Thames Valley Police has the resources to effectively prevent and investigate crime, support victims and protect communities from harm. “Setting the budget is often a complex process in balancing priorities, and one which is again this year taking place against a challenging economic backdrop. “Economic pressures such as high utility, fuel, and vehicle costs continue to impact policing budgets and I am acutely aware that cost of living pressures are affecting households across the Thames Valley. “Thames Valley residents deserve and expect to receive an exceptional service from their police force. I want to ensure that the budget can support this, deliver value for money for residents and address the concerns and priorities of communities. “This coming financial year, I want to see continued investment in local neighbourhood policing. There have already been significant improvements made, but I am determined to increase visible policing within our communities and to tackle issues such as shoplifting and keep burglaries low. “By providing your feedback, you can help shape important decisions about police funding and how Thames Valley Police can continue to work to keep us all safe.” The survey can be completed by visiting the PCC website. If you would like to share your views on the policing budget for 2024/25, please complete the survey by 12pm on Friday 5th January 2024. If you have any further questions, please contact the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner on - pcc@thamesvalley.police.uk TTRO (T13073) Temporary Road Closure, bampton, Aston, road from Great Brook to Aston and Bull Street26/11/2023
Waterways Day has been organised to give local residents the opportunity to speak with the agencies involved in waterways management to allow residents to voice their concerns and ask questions.
The event will consist of talks from key organisations involved with managing waterways, held in four sessions, along with a drop-in area with stands where people can ask these organisations questions. Waterways Day 2023 - West Oxfordshire District Council (westoxon.gov.uk) Where and when Waterways Day will be held at the Corn Exchange, Witney Market Square, OX28 6AB, on Thursday 23 November 2023, and will run from 10:00am to 18:00pm. Talks and discussion sessionsThroughout the day, there will be talks from these agencies covering four key themes: water pollution; clean water supply; flood mitigation and natural flood management; and nature recovery schemes. The talks will be followed by a Q&A session, to give residents an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the issues that matter to them. The programme for the day is as follows: Introduction - 10:00 to 10:10Cllr Lidia Arciszewska, West Oxfordshire District Council Issues With Sewage Pollution - 10:10 to 12:10 Richard Aylard, Thames Water Ashley Smith & Vaughan Lewis, Windrush Against Sewage Pollution (WASP) Soraya Wooller, Earthwatch Europe Dominic Slade, Environment Agency Break - 12:10 to 12:20 Water Supply - 12:20 to 13:00 Peter Blair, Thames Water Joe Cuthbertson, Environment Agency Lunch - 13:00 to 14:00 Afternoon Introduction - 14:00 to 14:10 Cllr Lidia Arciszewska Flood Management - 14:10 to 15:30 William Wareing, Witney Flood Mitigation Group Claire Mills, Oxfordshire County Council Joe Cuthbertson, Environment Agency Afternoon Break - 15:30 to 16:00 Natural Flood Management Schemes and Nature Recovery - 16:00 to 17:30 Ann Berkeley, Evenlode Catchment Partnership/ Wild Oxfordshire Tim Field, North East Cotswolds Farmers Cluster (NECFC) Catriona Bass, Nature Recovery Network Kelly Whitton, Blenheim Estates Summary and Goodbye - 17:30 to 17:40 Cllr Lidia Arciszewska Event End - 18:00 They are encouraging people to register their interest in attending these sessions. To do so please visit the Eventbrite page to ensure your space is booked. StallsThere will also be a room in the Corn Exchange where attending organisations will host stands so that residents can ask any questions they may have. The stalls will be available for viewing from 10:00 – 18:00, to be attended during the breaks and after the afternoon session. ParkingThere are numerous free car parks available around Witney Town Centre, but we would encourage residents to walk or use public transport where possible. |
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