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Could You Be A Volunteer Police Cadet Leader

We are currently looking for a dynamic individual to assist with Dereham and/or Thetford Cadets.  Some of our cadets are referred to us and have led quite disadvantaged lives.  We are looking to recruit volunteers with a real passion to try to make another’s life better; showing them there are other options rather than crime.  If you joined the police to make the world a better place then this could be for you.  Several of our Cadets have gone on to have careers with the Police, either as staff, Specials and a couple as Police Officers.  This is a real opportunity to change a life.  You may have heard that we take the Cadets away each year for a weekend of walking in Derbyshire, and for many this is their first holiday of their young lives.  The wonder and excitement of young people experiencing something, that many of us take for granted, is very poignant.

We are currently not holding face to face sessions but are hoping this will change, depending on Covid19, for 2021.  For officers and staff this offers a unique opportunity to engage with the young and build on your communication skills, which will also benefit your career development.

FAQ

What days and times are Cadets Sessions? Thursdays from 1900-2100hrs

Will I have to attend every week? No.  Other leaders will commit to sessions so that you can cover when you are available – there will be an availability rota.

How much time would I need to give up?  If you attend a training session that would be 2hrs per week, but some weeks others will cover, unless you wish to get involved in planning of events

Will there be any training? Yes as a member of staff you will be asked to complete Safeguarding Training to be a leader

Can I go with Cadets to events in the summer? Yes you can discuss options with your Cadet Team leader

If you are interested or want to find out more about Cadets please contact Michele Fallows at Cadets@norfolk.police.uk who can explain what Cadet Leaders do in more depth.

Second Lockdown

Communities urged to stay safe and be sensible ahead of second lockdown  
Police in Norfolk are urging people to stay safe and be sensible as England prepares to enter a second phase on lockdown on Thursday (5 November 2020). It comes as new measures are introduced to help stop the spread of coronavirus which will see people required to stay at home, restrictions on gatherings and non-essential businesses closed, including shops, restaurants and bars.

Officers are encouraging people to continue adhering to the existing restrictions, sticking to the rule of six and maintaining social distancing. Temporary Assistant Chief Constable, Julie Wvendth, said: “It’s reasonable to assume people will want to make the most of their freedom before Thursday. However, it’s important to remember the existing rules still apply and we want people to be sensible and stay safe.”

Over the weekend, officers issued four fixed penalty notices to people in Norwich in breach of the rule of six. Three related to a Halloween party while the fourth was in connection with a protest. In Cromer, following a joint visit by police and North Norfolk District Council on Saturday night (31 October) a fixed penalty notice was issued to bar/resturant Lily Mais the following day for breaching COVID regulations in failing to take steps to ensure that customers remained seated while consuming food or drink on the premises. T/ACC Wvendth added: “We know these changes can be difficult and uncomfortable for some and we’ve acknowledged this in our approached to enforcing the regulations by engaging, explaining and encouraging people to follow the rules. Enforcement has always been a last resort.   “However, people who are knowingly and blatantly breaching regulations leave us with no option but issue a fine. We can’t waste time with endless engagement and the public would expect us to act in these circumstances.”  

Additional information on the new measures can be found on the Government website https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november

Temporary Closure of Brandon Road in Methwold

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Order affecting the B1112 Brandon Road from its junction with Northwold Road for a distance of 770 metres southwards in the PARISH OF METHWOLD because of NCC resurfacing works.

The road will be temporarily closed (except for access) between 07:00 and 19:00 hours from 26th October 2020 to 30th October 2020 for the duration of the works, expected to be 5 days within the period. These dates replace any dates previously advertised at this location.

You can read full details of the temporary closure and alternative routes.

SCAM ALERT

Scam Alert

Please look at this scam alert poster and advise your neighbours, friends, family and other community contacts that the Police will never telephone you and ask for your bank details, or ask you to withdraw money from your account and give to a courier.  Calls like this are a scam targeting our vulnerable members of our community.

Please be aware of another scam involving being used as a taxi. Poster explaining in detail.

A134 Tottenhill to Thetford, Local Safety Scheme

Norfolk County Council is undertaking a scheme which aims to improve road safety on the A134 between Tottenhill and Thetford.

The works will start on Monday 22 June 2020 and are planned to take 5 weeks to complete.

The works on the A134 between Tottenhill and Thetford will involve implementing two new 50mph speed limits, one on the Northwold bypass and the other on the section of road near Shouldham. We will also be putting in place raised ‘rumble’ lines at the edges of the road between Mundford and Thetford, and on the Stoke Ferry bypass, and improving road markings around a number of junctions along the route.

Due to the works involved, and to maintain a safe working environment and protect the public, the works will be completed under temporary traffic lights and will be in place 24 hours a day / 5 days a week while the work is underway. Localised mobile working will be used for all lining works.

Access to homes and businesses on all sections of road where the works are taking place will be maintained at all times, however there may be some short delays.

Access to properties within the works will be maintained for emergency services, and they will be informed that the road will be closed to through traffic so they will be able to plan accordingly. Please see attached plan highlighting areas of works.

The County Council thanks people for their patience while these road safety improvements are carried out.

The work which is estimated to cost £98,570 will be carried out by Norfolk County Council’s Community and Environmental Services Department and their contractors.

For Further Information

Lewis Ager, Project Technician, highways@norfolk.gov.uk

Up-to-date information about roadworks in Norfolk is available on the County Council website at www.norfolk.gov.uk/roadworks