KCC Community Warden report for Doddington Parish Council Meeting to be held on the 13/11/17

There have not been any issues reported to me over the last month.

Latest Crime reports for the East Downs ward area

Between 1stand 2ndof November 4 grey, navy blue and dark red

Turnout rugs were stolen from Otterden Road Eastling Faversham.

Between 10am and 2pm on 3rdof November an attempt was made to burgle outbuildings at Broomfield Farm Throwley Faversham.

Latest Scams

We have received reports of scam phone calls from people claiming to work on behalf of the NHS selling medical equipment agreed by their Doctor.
In one report the victim paid £85 for a blood pressure machine which never arrived and their Doctor confirmed they did not make the recommendation.
If you receive one of these calls hang up and contact your GP surgery on a number you know to be true.
Neverdisclose personal information such as bank details to someone over the telephone, no matter who the caller claims to be.
You can reduce the number of unsolicited sales and marketing calls you receive by registering your telephone number with theTelephone Preference Service.It’s afreeservice and only takes a minute to register.

We have receive reports of a scaffolding company operating without the necessary licences to occupy the public highwayandcharging the fee they would have paid to their customers.
A company must have a licence from Kent County Council (KCC) to carry out work which will affect the public highway. This includes closing or partial closing a road to place scaffolding on a public highway.
You can find out if the company has purchased a licence which has been included on your contract by contactingKCC Highways on03000 418181or by asking the company to show you the licence.

We have received reports of a company telephoning residents in the Tunbridge Wells area offering windows under a government backed scheme. The caller tells the resident that they have officers in their area who can come and check their smart meters to find out if they are eligible.
Be aware that this company may make false or misleading claims to get you to buy this expensive product.
You can find out if you’re eligible for help to make your home more energy efficient byvisiting gov.uk
You can reduce the number of unsolicited sales and marketing calls you receive by registering your telephone number with theTelephone Preference Service It’s a free service and only takes a minute to register.

For advice and to report issues toKCC Trading Standardscontact
Citizens Advice consumer serviceon03454 04 05 06
Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

I can be contacted on my mobile telephone which is carried on my person at all times when I am on duty. My contact number is: 07813712803

If I am off duty however then please do leave me a message with your name, number and your message and I WILL return your call.If your call is of a Police nature, then please dial 101or, in an emergency, 999

Alternatively I can also be contacted by my email address which is:

I would like to thank the residents for their information and support, however please do not stop as I need your help to help you as a community.

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