Kenilworth’s SNT Update for April 2020 has just been published which includes a message from Assistant Chief Constable Debbie Tedds. Click on the link below

Kenilworth SNT Update April 2020

Please note the Green Bin (Recyclable garden and food waste) collections will be reinstated across Warwick District Council area from Monday 20 April 2020.

The reinstated Green Bins collection will be based on the normal dates and rota that was issued at the beginning of the year.

Warwick District Council Green Bin Update

Please be aware that Warwick District Council have announced that “Green Bin” (Garden Waste) collections will be suspended for one month commencing from Monday 6 April 2020.

This means there will NO Green Bin collection this Monday for those areas in Kenilworth that would normally have such a collection. There will also be no Green Bin collections at least for the rest of April too. 

This is the statement from Warwick District Council issued on 3 April 2020:

“One unforeseen consequence of this emergency has been the increase in material being put out for waste collection and recycling.  Work practices also need to be updated to ensure staff safety in respect of social distancing.  Both these issues now require a fundamental change in our waste management service.

Garden waste (green bin) collection will therefore be suspended for a month from Monday 6 April to ensure resources are focused on clearing household waste and recyclable material, as scheduled. You will need to present your recycling bags and boxes as normal, but there will be new crews collecting on some routes, in a different van which holds all the materials together. Rest assured that these are then sorted and separated at the recycling centre.

We’ll review all available resources to re-introduce the green bin service as soon as possible. Regular service updates and other useful information will be provided on the waste service disruption page. ” < click on that link if you wish to know more.

Please do not send any comments or questions to us at Kenilworth Watch, these should be directed by clicking here onto the Warwick District Council CONTACT Portal                                                          

 

 

Warwickshire Police Officers in the nearby Rugby area have been out speaking to people about the current legislation surrounding the Coronavirus. They noted that there are a few people out visiting friends and family who aren’t vulnerable or in need of care and when asked why they are doing this they said it’s because they are bored etc. Everyone spoken to by the police regarding this took their advice on board and were asked to go home to protect themselves and others in the community.

The police also seized a Ford Fiesta in the Brownsover area of Rugby after the driver attempted to get away from them. He later admitted that he didn’t have insurance, a driving licence, tax or an MOT which expired in October 2019 and he was reported to court.

A police patrol then seized a Vauxhall Astra on Oliver Street in Rugby after they discovered the driver’s insurance expired in December 2019, he was  reported to court.

Finally a police patrol attempted to speak to the occupants of a silver VW Golf in nearby Ryton

The driver rammed the police vehicle whilst a police officer was at the driver’s door attempting to stop the car from driving off. The Golf was then pursued out of Ryton onto the A423. The driver of the Golf then crashed and attempted to run off but was arrested nearby.

 

Anthony STEPHENS (37), of an address in Birmingham, has since been charged with dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified, possession of cocaine and driving without insurance. He has been remanded in custody to appear in court tomorrow.

We hope that this demonstrates that our police are not just encouraging members of the community to comply with the emergency COVID-19 regulations but they continue to deal with crime and criminals.

Warwickshire Police are warning everyone to apply heightened vigilance in respect of criminals who are using the coronavirus emergency to scam and trick people. There is growing evidence that criminals are prepared to trick their way into people’s homes or access things like banking information using trick emails.

In the past couple of weeks people from different parts of the UK have seen the following

• ‘Phishing’ emails from hackers claiming to provide a list of Covid-19 infected people in their area – but with a link that leads to a malicious website. – NEVER CLICK ON A LINK WITHIN AN EMAIL OR TRUST AN EMAIL WITHOUT PROPERLY CHECKING THE SENDERS ADDRESS

• Online sellers purporting to be offering face masks or hand sanitiser for sale – but pocketing money and never sending out goods.

• Heartless con artists knocking on the doors of elderly residents offering to run shopping trips – but taking the cash or bank cards and never returning.

• Thieves posing as police officers or health visitors making Covid-19 checks at homes in a bid to gain access and steal cash and valuables. – IF YOU ARE NOT EXPECTING A CALLER DO NOT LET IN PEOPLE TO YOUR HOME

While the current unprecedented situation is bringing out the best in so many people – with communities rallying round to help those in need, unfortunately there are some people who are using the coronavirus pandemic to commit crime.

Neighbouring West Midlands Police, who cover nearby Coventry, have reported that the British Red Cross had reported to them that bogus callers, claiming to be from the Red Cross, are taking cash and bank cards from people under the pretence of running shopping errands. They steal the money and use bank cards fraudulently.

Warwickshire Police say that they do not wish to unduly alarm people at this time but that they do want to keep people informed so everyone is aware and can pass on the message to older, perhaps more trusting relatives, friends and neighbours.

Some further examples of things that have taken place recently, not in Warwickshire but close by in Coventry which is within the West Midlands Police area;

A resident in the Stoke area of Coventry alerted the police to two bogus Police Constables who claimed they were checking properties for Covid-19. They quickly waved some kind of ID card but the resident asked them to wait while she wisely called the police. They made off as the woman left them to make a phone call.

Also in Coventry, concerns have been raised about a man cold-calling homes offering to check broadband signals having suggested more people working remotely was causing IT issues. This individual is another Bogus Caller.

Please keep safe and ensure any vulnerable, single occupiers or elderly are aware of these issues and of the following advice.

• Never let unsolicited callers into your home or hand over bank cards or cash

• If someone claims to be from the police, NHS or other organisation ask to see their identification. If in doubt call the organisation they claim to represent to make checks; if they are genuine they won’t mind waiting while you verify who they are. DON’T CALL A TELEPHONE NUMBER A CALLER GIVES YOU – USE THE NORMAL TELEPHONE NUMBER.

• Don’t click on links or attachments in suspicious emails

• Do not respond to unsolicited messages asking for personal or financial information.

• If you are looking at making purchases on sites you don’t know or trust then research the company beforehand.

• Keep in contact with your loved ones, especially if elderly

To report suspicious activity to us message on Live Chat via our website or go to the Action Fraud website: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/