NMT officers are seeking to stop pedal cycles being ridden on the pavements of the town centre to reduce risks of accidents.
In conjunction with Heightened Patrols the Vulnerable Vehicle Scheme is being implemented to prevent thefts from vehicles.
Reducing dog fouling continues to be a
public priority. Press release / posters and ‘My Powys’ online to be
utilised. Arrangements have been made for the street cleaners to attend
and clean up any significant areas of concern and Posters to be erected.
"History of Newtown" event is taking place on Sunday 1st May 2011 between 10pn – 5pm organized by Newtown Council in Newtown. The event will take place in the town parks/bus station car park. Newtown NMT will be holding a stand at the event and welcome all who want help, advice or simply a chat.
Also at the event will be re-enactment shows, activities for children, vintage cars, etc. NMT are supporting the Council on this fun day out. Please support the event.
Inspector Tatton joined the Metropolitan Police in 1990 and transferred to Dyfed Powys Police in 2000. He has had a varied career both in CID and Uniform. He has resided in Abermule since 2001 and therefore has working knowledge of Newtown and it’s surrounding areas. He hopes to undertake his role as the local Inspector by fully supporting the Neighbourhood Policing Teams to fully integrate themselves into their respective communities, building safer communities, providing customer satisfaction and continuing to work in partnership with other agencies.
As Supervisor of the Neighbourhood and Rural Policing Team, Sergeant Jonathan Rees is responsible for implementing and delivering ‘Community Policing’ throughout Montgomeryshire. Drawing on thirteen years of Police service within CID, Drug and Vehicle Crime Targeting Teams, Intelligence and Surveillance, Jonathan is eager to utilise his experience in seeking resolution to the variety of community Issues that arise.
PC Rashmita Wharton Is the new beat manager of Newtown having succeeded the role from PC Wyn Rees who has now hung up his boots and retired. Rashmita has 17 years experience having worked with West Midlands Police, Pembrokeshire division, Welshpool and the Home Office. ‘Rash’ as she is known by the majority of the community is eager use her experience to resolve local issues.
As a Police Community Support Officer within Newtown, Graham has the additional responsibility as Community contact for Treowen, Garthowen, Maesyrhandir and Mochdre. As a local community member, Graham has forged vital links with partnership agencies and organisations with the aim of delivering solutions to local issues.
PCSO Hannah Edwards attended Llanidloes High School and then went onto Coleg Powys in Newtown to complete a National Diploma in Performing Arts. Whilst in College she worked alongside Dyfed-Powys Police in a Theatre In Education project and this is where her interest in the Police Service began. She joined Dyfed-Powys Police as a Special Constable in 2008 covering the Newtown area. This role gave her experience and a good insight into the policing environment. This inspired her to pursue her career to work with Dyfed-Powys Police and make a difference within the community.
Treowen Community Meeting
Maesyrhandir Community Meeting held last Thursday of every month at 7pm
Meetings are held every other Tuesday starting 21st June 2011
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