First Bus service improvements effective from 5th January

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The No 34, Service 34 from Worcester to Shire Park will benefit from a new Hourly Sunday service. Follow the Link to the Timetable

https://www.firstbus.co.uk/…/node_images/34_Web_2.pdf

The No 38 Service from Worcester to Royal Hospital will benefit from an improved service on weekends with one additional late evening trip on Saturdays. On Sundays we’re introducing an extra morning trip and an extra evening trip. Follow the Link to the Timetable https://www.firstbus.co.uk/…/node_images/38_X38_Web_1.pdf

We’ll be changing one PM peak trip on Mondays to Fridays in the afternoon from a 38 to a X38 to avoid delays around the Hospital loop and provide a more reliable service.

Please follow the link for more information on the changes to all services. https://www.firstbus.co.uk/…/service-change-january-2025

Pro-Active Patrols in Warndon Villages

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Pro-Active Patrols in Warndon Villages

This report was submitted by PC Sly a member of our local policing team via Neighbourhood Matters alerts.

Despite the snow, I have tonight (Sat 4th Jan) conducted pro-active patrols around Warndon Villages into the very early hours due to reports of suspicious activity from unknown persons checking car doors and acting suspiciously in certain areas of the villages over the last week.

Fortunately, no illicit activity was identified and all vehicles encountered were legitimate.

I would like to take this opportunity to reassure residents that similar further patrols will be conducted throughout the winter and I ask that members of the public continue to report anything suspicious to the police so we can take action.

Always remember to lock your cars, do not leave any items on display and if you have CCTV or doorcams ensure they are operational, if able, to deter offending and capture any potential evidence.

Warndon SNT are here for you and can be contacted if you have any questions or concerns (please ensure all reporting of incidents is made to 101 or 999 where appropriate).

A very happy new year to you all,

Kind Regards,

PC 20380 SLY

(Police, PC, SNT Warndon)

Warndon Safer Neighbourhood Team PACT Surgeries

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On Sunday 22nd DECEMBER members of the Warndon SNT will be at Woodgreen Evangelical Church on Hastings Drive from 10:45am until 11:30am. Please pop in and speak with a member of the team where we can answer any queries or concerns you may have.

**All meetings subject to operational commitments**

On the beat in Warndon and Warndon Villages

Safer Neighbourhood Team December 2024

Cold Mornings

Although vehicle crime is low across West Mercia, every winter the force receives a number of reports from drivers who have had their cars stolen after leaving the engine running, while they wait in the warmth of their home for it to heat up and defrost the windscreen. Some vehicle owners nip inside for just a few seconds to collect a bag or finish the last mouthful of their breakfast coffee – but that’s all the time an opportunist thief needs.

To ‘freeze out’ the thieves, West Mercia Police advises motorists to:

• Clear windscreens with de-icer and a scraper

• Sit in vehicles while the heater de-mists the windscreen Drivers who ignore this advice are taking big risks.

Thieves will drive around residential areas looking for likely targets – when they spot a vehicle with its engine left running on a drive or outside a home, it’s there for the taking. One person will be dropped off, gets into the target vehicle and simply drives away. Many of the vehicles are never recovered, and some – especially high value models such as Mercedes, BMW and Audi – may be shipped overseas. It is also worth remembering if your car is stolen when keys have been left in it, you may find your insurance will not cover you. If your house keys are stolen along with your car, your home is then vulnerable too. So, this winter, don’t give criminals an easy ride by leaving your car running unattended.

Team contact details

Team Email: 

Safer Neighbourhood Officer: PC 21084 Chance Mobile: 07967302370

Safer Neighbourhood Officer: PC 21453 Graysmark Mobile: 07971395256

Safer Neighbourhood Officer: PC 20380 Sly Mobile: 07811973806

Police Community Support Officer: PCSO 6224 Anderson Mobile: 07811769900

Police Community Support Officer: PCSO 40108 Exon Mobile: 07811769708

Police Community Support Officer: PCSO 40629 Riley Mobile: 07929091564

Please call 101 or report online https://www.westmercia.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/ or contact the local policing team on

Parking in Warndon and Warndon Villages

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Dear Residents

We are working hard to tackle your parking concerns in and around Warndon and Warndon Villages.

Inconsiderate or illegal parking can put pedestrians and other road users in danger. It can also create an obstruction for emergency vehicles.

While some enforcement activity is carried out jointly with partners, (relevant local authority) employ parking enforcement officers to assist with these issues. But often problems can be resolved through raising awareness of the impact or consequences or other practical measures.

We have been:

• Talking to motorists and advising them of the law

• Liaising with council parking enforcement officers over local concerns

• Issuing Penalty Charge Notices (parking fines) to persistent offenders

• Working with partners to find alternative off-road parking opportunities, particularly near to schools.

You can find more information and guidance on parking concerns here: Parking issues and abandoned vehicles | West Mercia Police

For more information please contact me or PC Graysmark on 07971 395256 or

Many thanks for your help and support. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can effectively both prevent and detect crime and keep our communities safe.

PC Graysmark

Footpath Closures September 2024

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WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
(Link Footpath F50321 Bearcroft Avenue (between No 41/43), Warndon) (Temporary Closure) Order 2024
Proposed Order: to close that part of Link F50321 Bearcroft Avenue (between No 41/43) from its junction with U51190 Bearcroft Avenue for a distance of 37 metres in a north westerly direction.
Reason: Footway Reconstruction by WCC
Exemptions: to permit access to any land or premises fronting the highway affected where there is no other form of access; and to allow the works to be undertaken.
Alternative route: Link Footpath F50320 Tolladine Road to Woodgreen Drive, B4638 Woodgreen Drive, Link Footpath F50446 Stock Coppice Close (between 34 and 47), U51190 Bearcroft Avenue and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 6 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 days between 2 September 2024 and 19 September 2024
Bearcroft Avenue diversion route

 

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
(Link Footpath F50446 Stock Coppice Close (between 34 & 47), Warndon) (Temporary Closure) Order 2024
Proposed Order: to close that part of Link Footpath F50446 Stock Coppice Close (between 34 & 47) from its junction with B4638 Woodgreen Drive to its junction with U51190 Bearcroft Avenue. Reason: Footpath reconstruction by WCC
Exemptions: to permit access to any land or premises fronting the highway affected where there is no other form of access; and to allow the works to be undertaken.
There will be no access for vehicles during the work.
Alternative route: B4638 Woodgreen Drive, Link Footpath F50320 Tolladine Road to Woodgreen Drive, Link Footpath F50321 Bearcroft Avenue (between no. 41/43), U51190 Bearcroft Avenue and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 6 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days between 2 September 2024 and 19 September 2024
Stock Coppice Close diversion route

 

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
(Link Footpath F50323 Howcroft Green (o/s no. 11), Warndon, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2024
Proposed Order: to close that part of Link Footpath F50323 Howcroft Green (o/s no. 11) from its junction with Link Footpath F50322 Tolladine Road (between Playgrounds) to its junction with U51193 Howcroft Green. Reason: Footway resurfacing by WCC
Exemptions: to permit access to any land or premises fronting the highway affected where there is no other form of access; and to allow the works to be undertaken.
Alternative route: Link Footpath F50322 Tolladine Road (btw Playgrounds), Link Footpath F50425 Broadfield Gardens (btw no. 35 & 37), U51191 Broadfield Gardens, U51190 Bearcroft Avenue, U51193 Howcroft Green and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 6 Months. Anticipated duration: 4 days between 2 September 2024 and 19 September 2024
Howcroft Green diversion route

 

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
(Link Footpath F50323 Howcroft Green (o/s no. 11), Warndon) (Temporary Closure) Order 2024
Proposed Order: to close that part of Link Footpath F50323 Howcroft Green (o/s no. 11) from its junction with U51159 Tolladine Road to its junction with B4638 Woodgreen Drive.
Reason: Footpath reconstruction by WCC
Exemptions: to permit access to any land or premises fronting the highway affected where there is no other form of access; and to allow the works to be undertaken.
Alternative route: U51159 Tolladine Road, Link Footpath F50320 Tolladine Road to Woodgreen Drive, Link Footpath F50321 Bearcroft Avenue (btw no. 41/43), U51190 Bearcroft Avenue, U51191 Broadfield Gardens, Link Footpath F50326 Broadfield Gardens (btw no. 25/29) and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 6 months. Anticipated duration: 5 days Commencing: 2 September 2024
Tolladine Drive diversion route

 

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
(Link Footpaths F50366 Woodgreen Drive & Link Footpath F50216 Newtown Road (between nos. 253/267), Warndon) (Temporary Closure) Order 2024
Proposed Order: to close that part of Closure 1: Link Footpath F50366 Woodgreen Drive (opposite Link Footpath Toftdale Green) from its junction with B4638 Woodgreen Drive to its junction with Link Footpath F50216 Newtown Road (between nos. 253/267). Closure 2: Link Footpath F50216 Newtown Road (between nos. 253/267) from its junction with Link Footpath F50366 Woodgreen Drive (opposite Link Footpath Toftdale Green) to its junction with Oakmont Drive (NSG ref. 45001942).
Reason: Footway resurfacing by WCC
Exemptions: to permit access to any land or premises fronting the highway affected where there is no other form of access; and to allow the works to be undertaken.
Alternative route: B4636 Newtown Road, B4638 Dugdale Drive, B4638 Woodgreen Drive and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 6 Months. Anticipated duration: 26 days Commencing: 23 September 2024
Plan for footpath closure

Thomas Pollock Head of Commercial Law (Legal & Governance) County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester

8 August 2024

Street Safe

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StreetSafe is a pilot service for anyone to anonymously tell us about public places where you have felt or feel unsafe, because of environmental issues, eg street lighting, abandoned buildings or vandalism and/or because of some behaviours, eg being followed or verbally abused. Click here to visit StreetSafe.

Please note: ‘StreetSafe’ is not for reporting crime or incidents.

If something has happened to you or someone you know (including in public spaces online) let us know using the online ‘Tell Us About’ form on our website www.westmercia.police.uk.

If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

If you ever feel at risk, or a crime is in progress, please always dial 999.

For more information please feel free to contact me by replying to the message below.

Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent crime and make our streets safer.

PCSO Anderson 6224

Public Spaces Protection Order Dog Control

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Worcester City Council has made the following order on 10th July, which will come into force on 19th July 2024.

Dog Control – Worcester City Council Public Spaces Protection Order 2024 due to expire on 5th July 2027

The effect of the PSPO is to regulate the control of dogs within the restricted areas at all times.  The order provides for:

  • The removal of dog faeces by a person in charge of a dog.
  • A dog must not be taken into or kept in a “dog exclusion area”.
  • There is a maximum number of four dogs that can be under the supervision of a single person.

A person who fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the PSPO will be committing an offence and will be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale or a fixed penalty notice of up to £100.

A text version of the documents is detailed below and you can read the PSPOs in full and to see maps of the defined areas on our webpage

https://www.worcester.gov.uk/community-safety/public-space-protection-orders

 

The Here2Help Community Services Directory

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In September 2021, Here2Help launched its Community Services Directory as part of its wider service to help residents search for a range of services and support offered by charities, community groups, businesses, public sector groups and other organisations in their local area and across the whole of Worcestershire. These services include mental health and wellbeing, financial advice, assistance and supplies, volunteering opportunities, recreation activities and much more.

Since its launch in September, over 275 organisations have signed up to offer support and services to Worcestershire residents. The Here2Help team have also been out visiting various libraries in the County to talk to residents about the Here2Help Service and the Community Services Directory.

Do you know any local organisations that may be interested in registering their service on the Here2Help Community Services Directory? More information can be found by visiting http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/here2help