Please click here for the article outlining the plans for the Week of Action in Keyworth during 12-19 July 2009.
The Week passed without any real problems and succeeded especially in raising the profile of the local police service. It is debatable whether the outcomes and benefits were in proportion to the money and effort that went into the Week, and this can only be clearly seen when a few months have passed.
The following is a summary of the activities during the Week:
* The Police coded over 150 cycles and gave out 250 Smart Water kits to residents.
* More Police patrolled the area - by car, on foot and on horseback.
* The DVLA checked 12,486 vehicles and found 75 vehicles to be untaxed.
* A "patchwalk" took place with the Police, the Community Safety Team, Trading Standards, Fire Service, Anti-social Behaviour team and local councillors - 60 priority surveys were completed, with residents telling us what they think could be done to improve their neighbourhood.
* Two new Neighbourhood Watch members were signed up.
* Licensing Officers and the Police carried out licence checks.
* Trading Standards checked more than 25 premises in Keyworth, ensuring compliance with trading legislation and customer protection.
* Free leisure classes were offered at Keyworth Leisure Centre, including Teen Fit, Fitness 'n' Fun and Aquazone.
* Dog wardens patrolled the area, rounding up strays and advising dog owners to clean up dog mess.
* The Police, Fire Service and Rushcliffe Borough Council staff took part in a community football match against Keyworth Veterans, with a 3-2 victory to the veterans.
* The NEAT team carried out footway patching on Manor Road, Plantation Road, Park Avenue and Nicker Hill and did carriageway patching on Spinney Road and Platt Lane. They also painted street furniture on Manor Road, Rose Hill, Nicker Hill and Station Road.
* Rushcliffe's Revenues team inspected 46 domestic and commercial properties.
* Let's Build and NHS Nottinghamshire held an information stand outside Somerfields in Keyworth. Over 100 cotton bags were given out, containing advice on how to access drug and alcohol advice.
* A domestic violence exhibition was on display at Keyworth Library until 30 July, showing artwork from schoolchildren on the issues surrounding domestic abuse, as well as book and audiobook resources for people to learn more about the subject.
* The Big Lunch took place on Sunday 19 July to celebrate the end of the Week of Action and the start of many more community projects in the area. Over 30 residents came to share lunch and sign up for future community schemes.
* The Fire Service delivered "Danger Zone" training to Year 10 pupils at South Wolds Community School and fire safety talks were carried out at Keyworth Primary School.
* Youth workshops were run by Nottinghamshire County Council Youth Service for Year 8s at South Wolds Community School.
* A team of probationers came to Manor Road Estate to help with the environmental clean-up. Croft Green was mowed and foliage was cleared in preparation for the Big Lunch Event.
* A pampering and advice session was held by the Community Safety Team and First Contact, providing advice on how to access services whilst also promoting health and wellbeing to over 30 older people.
* The Road Safety Team delivered sessions to Willowbrook Primary School, Crossdale Primary and Keyworth Primary School.
* The Fire Service carried out a number of surprise business inspections throughout Keyworth and only one premise was identified as a slight concern.
* Truancy sweeps and high visibility patrols were made in Keyworth.
* A youth session was run by Notts County Council, including a climbing wall and the launch of an 8-week youth issues awareness project.
And that was just the start! A Week of Action doesn't just produce results for one week - partners and residents of Keyworth are now geared up to keep up the momentum long-term, with ongoing projects to support community safety including an environmental studies project, a graffiti art scheme and a youth issues programme aimed at tackling obesity, criminal activity and alcohol abuse in young people.
