Spelthorne Neighbourhood Watch

Why is neighbourhood watch needed?

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:54:17 +0000

To make a stand on safety and security for the area we live in. We can all play a role by looking out for each other and reporting suspicious activity to the police.

Linda will help Co-ordinators with any queries. Just call on 01784-446420

Are there any other ways of raising funds for NHW?

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:53:54 +0000

The steering group has a borough-wide scheme to collect spent ink cartridges for re-cycling.
We welcome initiatives from members to fund their own watch, e.g. for meetings, additional signs and printing material for non-it households.
Please click here for further information, including bequests.

Do we get street signs and is there a cost?

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:50:39 +0000

Normally on start up of a watch one/two signs are given free. There is no cost to be a member but some schemes do raise/maintain funds to assist their watch.

We now have a new supply of NHW lamp post signs ready for collection/delivery to all the new watches set up and waiting for their signs and for any watches that need their old signs replaced (from the Metropolitan days) or those that require a further sign for extra NHW visibility.

The signs need to be secured on the lamp posts with the accompanying brackets 6 feet 6inches high and the lamp post numbers noted and sent through to the Neighbourhood Watch office once they have been installed by a NHW coordinator and helper.

The signs are then covered by the Public Liability Insurance for all Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch schemes across England and Wales and registered with Surrey County Council.

Please email the NHW office with how many signs you require (1 each end of the watch & additional for side roads or longer watches).

Is it correct as a member of NHW I am able to get a discount on my home insurance?

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:50:04 +0000

Shop around, as some companies give 5% or so discount to NHW members. You will have to ask some about this discount.

Who is my street co-ordinator?

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:45:09 +0000

Contact our administrator Linda Kempton via email: neighbourhood@spelthorne.gov.uk or phone 01784 446420

What do NHW schemes do?

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:44:20 +0000

Unify communities, create awareness and promote a safer neighbourhood.

What is a NHW co-ordinator?

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:43:24 +0000

Someone from your street who gives some of their time to dissemination of information. Like current threats , warnings, and advice to their NHW street members

How do we start a street NHW?

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:41:53 +0000

Contact our administrator Linda Kempton via email: neighbourhood@spelthorne.gov.uk or phone 01784 446420

How is NHW funded?

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:40:42 +0000

By the local Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership officially funded by Spelthorne Council / Surrey County Council/ Surrey Police. The money given to us covers the cost of our part time administrator whose main duties are:

setting up new watches
supporting current watches
collection of watch information
the focal point for all queries

We are also grateful to the other businesses that you can see on the bottom of this page for the support they provide.

Is there a neighbourhood watch (NHW) scheme in my area?

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:39:24 +0000

Contact our administrator Linda Kempton via email: neighbourhood@spelthorne.gov.uk or phone 01784 446420