"Keeping the South East Working" - Stakeholder Leaflet

Dear All,

 The attached leaflet shows how a coalition of key public sector agencies comprising of the LSC, SEEDA, Business Link, JobCentre Plus, Nextstep and the Alliance of Sector Skills Councils, are all working together to support both businesses and individuals during the economic downturn. The leaflet captures a synopsis of the help that is available. This is being shared with an extensive range of stakeholders at the moment and you may see copies in meetings or events with partners.

Free leaflet highlights ways to reduce garden crime

Now's the time to get out into your garden. Crooks have the same intention too. So South Yorkshire Police have issued a leaflet helping gardeners protect against crime.

 

Historically, around this time of the year many police forces state that garden crime increases, some blaming the car boot sales for the increase of shed burglary or theft of gardening equipment. However crime statistics from the last three years in South Yorkshire show that January is the month during which most garden-related crime is committed.

So Police have created a new colourful leaflet, Rich Pickings,  that offers practical advice on making gardens, garages and sheds more secure. It also offers guidance on the types of prickly plants that can be planted to protect property, along with information on the types of approved security products available and where to purchase them.

 The aim of the leaflet is to reassure people that because the warmer weather is drawing nearer it does not mean that garden crime increases. It offers some simple advice on how gardeners can increase security around our home without necessarily breaking the bank. 

Click here to download a copy of GardenWise 2009

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A new opportunity to improve your community - the Sustainable Communities Act
Have you got a good idea for improving your community? Have you ever been frustrated by legislation or red tape in terms of taking forward your idea?  If so, the Sustainable Communities Act offers you and local councils the ideal opportunity to put your ideas direct to national Government and ask for change.
What does the Sustainable Communities Act aim to do?
The Sustainable Communities Act was launched in 2008. It encourages local communities to come forward with ideas and proposals to promote the sustainability of their local area. ‘Sustainability’ is defined very broadly in the Act, and therefore, can cover anything which could improve the economic, social, or environmental well-being of the area, or promote participation in civic or political activity.

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