Don’t fuel fear of crime
Villagers should be careful about what they post on social media in case it unnecessarily increases people’s fear of crime, neighbourhood policeman PC Simon Albutt...
Police pop-up
A "police pop-up” event in Barnt Green saw villagers share concerns with local officers, parish councillors heard.
Some residents reported that a village farmer was allowing...
Sign up for Smart Water
Barnt Green Parish Council has decided to launch Smart Water in the village. Under the scheme, it is proposed residents will be given a...
Police in call for photos of poor parking
Villagers are being urged to help police reduce the scourge of dangerous parking around schools at drop-off and pick-up times.
For “Operation Lollipop” police want...
Village crime fears
Fears of a rise in crime have prompted villagers to look at restarting a number of Neighbourhood Watch schemes.
Alvechurch district councillor Kate Van Der...
Stolen plant returned
A memorial garden to Alvechurch youngster Finlay Church was planted earlier this year by the paddling pool in The Meadows and is being nurtured...
Youth group considered
Vandalism prompted Lickey and Blackwell parish councillors to discuss the possibility of forming a new youth group.
“After a meeting with police, the culprits turned out...
Car crime in Cofton
PC Marc Ginder, the new beat manager for Hagley and Rubery, has reminded residents to ensure their vehicles are secure after a number of attempted...
Police burglary pledge
Village burglary victims will still be visited by a police officer, despite other policing areas cutting back.
The pledge was made by PC Simon Albutt,...
Crime figures
December’s crime figures for Barnt Green consisted of one house burglary in which a car was stolen, and three thefts from the Tesco store, according to PCSO Chelsea Lloyd.