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Tilney St
Lawrence Parish Council |
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GARDEN ALLOTMENT Tilney St Lawrence Parish Council is interested to know how many parishioners definitely wish to rent a garden allotment should suitable land become available. Before the parish council can consider acquiring land for allotment purposes there needs to be known that a sufficient number of tenants would take up the offer. Prospective tenants would be residents of the parish and would enter into a written contract with the parish council. The contract would be the accepted contract for such land and would be based upon the wording of the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 and would be legally binding for the term of the contract. There would also be a financial commitment in the form of an Annual Rent for anyone taking up a Tenancy. At present there is no certainty that land could be made available as the council would, itself, need to find land to lease for the purpose. Rent would be based on the amount the Council would have to pay for their Lease plus Drainage Rates if applicable. If any resident is prepared to enter into a commitment as explained above, please advise the Parish Clerk in writing. Michelle Meyrick Police advice following overnight thefts – Marshland Police are renewing crime prevention advice to Marshland residents following an increase in overnight thefts from parked vehicles and outbuildings. In recent weeks, a numbers of overnight thefts have been reported in rural areas including Terrington St Clement, Smeeth Road, and Long Lotts, Marshland St James and Walpole Highway. One local man has been arrested in connection with a trailer theft and a stolen pick-up truck recovered by officers. Officers from Terrington Neighbourhood Team continue their on-going initiative to raise awareness of home security measures and provide free security products to households affected, as well as neighbouring properties. Terrington Sgt Sam Pontin said: "Given the recent trend, we are reminding all local residents that investing time and effort in home and vehicle security can deter opportunist thieves. We are working closely with response officers to deter, disrupt and identify offenders and ask local residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or vehicles immediately to police."
Home and outbuilding security: Keep sheds and garages locked and secure at all times. Use security lights where possible. Visibly security mark any valuable equipment and lock this to something immovable. Ensure gates and side-gates and shut and bolted.
Vehicle security: Remove any valuables from the vehicle or from sight when unoccupied. Ensure sought-after items such as handbags, audio and camera equipment, lap-tops and sat navs are removed. Ensure your vehicle is locked when unoccupied. Park in a well lit area or near CCTV where possible. For further advice or to pass information to police call 0845 456 4567 or call 999 in an emergency. Site created by: Sandie Appleby |
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