Ashburnham Triangle Association

Are you concerned about the recent spate of burglaries?  Come and receive some free valuable home safety and crime prevention advice. What other concerns do you have within the Triangle? Are you fed up with motorist ignoring the one way signage in Devonshire Drive? Have you noticed the recent fly-tipping in the area? Air your concerns to our local PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) at tomorrow’s Safer Neighbourhood December Street Meet. When? Saturday 12th December Where? Ashburnham Retreat (Play Street), outside the Ashburnham Arms Pub, or inside the pub if the weather is bad.  (Good excuse for a quick tipple) Time? Drop in anytime between 2pm and 3pm We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Tina Pugh ATA Security Hub

Tina Pugh,  4 November 2015   This is what greeted local residents this morning at the Ashburnham Place end of Play Street (Ashburnham Retreat). This is the second time in a matter of weeks where a dismantled cupboard has been dumped. Dumping waste illegally is a serious criminal offence that can carry a very large fine and can ruin the appearance of our neighbourhood. An offender can even be sent to prison. It is also an offence to allow fly-tipping to take place. What is fly-tipping? Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of rubbish or bulky items on land not licensed to receive it. It can be dangerous to health, it pollutes land and costs significant amounts of public money, which could be better spent elsewhere, to clear away. How Can I Prevent fly-tipping Don’t put up with it   – report it. If you report it, the rubbish can be removed and with your help the crime can be investigated. If you see someone fly-tipping or would like to report an area where fly-...