Rushcliffe

CRIME UPDATE. Eight local villages in the Rushcliffe Police area enjoyed a crime-free holiday during February.

No crime activity was reported to the police in Bunny, Rempstone, New Kingston, Kingston on Soar, Stanford on Soar, Gotham, Normanton on Soar, Zouch and West Leake.

The crime-free good news has been reported to the local Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators and Parish Councils.

Any residents in any of the villages who wish to contact the local Notts beat officer responsible for the villages – P.c. Kelly Carlisle – may contact her at Kelly.carlile@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police. uk

She can be followed on twitter @LeakeKworthCops or on Facebook at Rushcliffe South Police. Her mobile number is 07725925330.

If wish to contact her you can ring 101 ext. 3101530, or the control room where a message can be left. Her Sergeant is Sgt 775 Robinson based at Cotgrave Police Station (ext. 3100775).

FIREWORK RULING. Rushcliffe Borough Council are to stop the use of loud fireworks at any of its events and is encouraging others to follow.

The Council’s Cabinet has agreed a recommendation to discontinue the use of loud fireworks at its events.

It was decided at the authority’s Cabinet meeting last month that all future events will look to replace the celebrations with quieter alternatives to protect pets and residents with disabilities from the potential noise pollution they can cause.

The Council is also set to encourage external event operators and households in the Borough to adopt a similar approach and is among the first local authorities to make such a decision.

Lower noise fireworks are an alternative for those looking to celebrate whilst also considering vulnerable members of their local community and are available from retailers.

Those affected by loud fireworks can include those with sensory processing disorders, hearing conditions, post-traumatic stress disorder and with respiratory conditions such as asthma, as well as pets, farm animals and wildlife.

The authority’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Community and the Environment Cllr Abby Brennan said: “Whilst fireworks can be a fun and enjoyable way of marking special occasions for some, we also understand louder fireworks can cause concerns for residents and their pets.

“By being one of the first Councils to make this decision across the UK, we hope that many other local authorities and organisations follow suit.

“We would also encourage event operators in Rushcliffe to also look at possible alternatives at their events.”