Neighbourhood Action Groups

Useful Links

1. Local Information

www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/

A free service providing information about crime and police activity in their neighbourhood. Information may be received via telephone or email.

thamesvalley.police.uk/reptcr.htm

Contact details for all emergencies. A mobile friendly version is also available. You do not need to download a special app, if you access the website from a smartphone the new version will automatically load.

nextdoor.co.uk

A social network for your local community. A free and simple website for sharing practical information like lost pets, crime alerts or local events, even exchanging skills.

www.police.uk/

Click here for the latest crime statistics in your neighbourhood. Simply type in your postcode for information about crime and policing.

newbury.gov.uk/

Our Town Council's website. Click here to find out more about their activities, who your local Councillors are plus their latest minutes.

westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx

Click on the above link to learn all about West Berkshire Council. Find out who your local Councillors are and read their latest minutes. Use this site to find out more about school holidays, street cleaning, reporting overgrown foliage, street light failures and much, much more.

www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx

West Berkshire Council's online service for roads, transport and parking. Visit these pages by clicking on the above link. Use this site to apply for parking permits, reporting pot holes and queries about parking tickets.

www.rbfrs.co.uk/

The link for Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue. An invaluable resource to reduce your risk of injury from fire. Find out more about their FREE home safety checks, local events and follow their Twitter feed too.

www.parish-council.com/enborne/

Find out who your local Councillors are, the dates of upcoming meetings plus the minutes of their last Council meeting.

www.sovereign.org.uk/#

The website of Sovereign Housing Association. Use this link to find out how to get more involved, plus how to report any anti-social behaviour concerning a tenant. Sovereign Housing tenants can visit this site to notify the Association of any repairs that may need carrying out.

2. Nationwide Information

crimestoppers-uk.org/

If you wish to report a crime anonymously, simply click on the above link.

www.emergencysms.org.uk/

This service lets deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired people in the UK send an SMS text message to 999 where it will be passed to either the Police, Ambulance, Fire Service or Coastguard.

www.mi5.gov.uk/

A fascinating read. Discover how the British Intelligence Agency is working to protect the UK's national security against threats such as terrorism and espionage. Visit these pages for details of the anti-terrorist hotline and the current UK threat level.

3. Protecting Your Property

www.smartwater.com/

Click above to discover more about this unique and effective way to protect your valuables - a truly powerful deterrent!

www.selectadna.co.uk/

Visit these pages to find out more about the forensic marking proven to reduce burglaries

www.immobilise.com/

The UK National Property Register for phones, computers and other valuables. Use Immobilise to instantly tell Police, insurers and the second-hand trade if any of your items are lost or stolen.

thecrimepreventionwebsite.com/

Launched by a former police officer, this is the largest and most comprehensive resource for free crime prevention and home security online.

4. Charitable Organisations

www.ageuk.org.uk/

Click through for invaluable advice on issues such as benefits, care homes and healthy living. Age UK's vision is for a world where everyone can love later life.

www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

These pages from Citizens Advice Bureau have a wealth of information and advice on the many services they offer - an absolute must-read.

5. Staying Safe Online

www.actionfraud.police.uk/

The national fraud and cyber crime reporting centre.

www.net-aware.org.uk/

To children, online life is real life. The NSPCC has joined forces with O2 to help parents explore and understand online life as kids know it.

www.getsafeonline.org/

Click on this link for free expert advice on protecting your computer, smartphones and tablets as well as yourself and your children while online.

www.betterinternetforkids.eu/web/portal/policy

Better Internet for Kids. This resource comprises an awareness centre, helpline, hotline and youth panel.

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