Police beat surgeries provide an opportunity for the local community to meet their Neighbourhood Policing teams, raise any concerns, and receive crime prevention advice. These informal sessions are held in local venues, with no need to book in advance – simply drop in between the times listed below.
The next surgeries across Worksop and West Bassetlaw are:
Worksop
- Carlton in Lindrick, Civic Centre – Thursday 18th September, 5.00pm to 7.00pm
- NCHA 31, Monmouth Court, Prospect – Thursday 18th September, 5.00pm to 7.00pm
- Manton Family Hub, Shrewsbury Road – Monday 22nd September, 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Harworth and Bircotes Town Hall
Thursday 4th September, 10.00am to 11.30am (during the weekly coffee morning)
Non-urgent crime reports can be made via the non-emergency number 101 or online at http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk. In an emergency, always dial 999.
Cycle Security Marking
The Bassetlaw Neighbourhood Policing Team is offering free bicycle security marking through BikeRegister, the National Cycle Database used by all UK police forces to help reunite stolen bikes with their owners. Bikes are marked with a unique code and recorded on the database, acting as a deterrent to thieves by making them less desirable to steal and harder to sell on. Two tamper-proof stickers are attached to the frame, and details of the bike and its owner are securely logged. All pedal cycles and electrically assisted e-bikes are eligible. To keep up to date with future bike marking events, follow the team’s social media pages. The final booked event for this season will be on Sunday 14th September in Retford Market Square from 10.00am to 2.00pm.
West Bassetlaw Police launch UK-first scheme to security mark mobility aids
The West Bassetlaw Neighbourhood Policing Team has launched a pioneering new initiative to help protect mobility scooters, rollator walking aids, wheelchairs, and other essential mobility devices from theft and loss. In order to carry out this initiative, funding was provided by a donation from The Muslim Charity at Retford.
The scheme—believed to be the first of its kind in the UK—was developed by Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Catherine Nuttall. It was inspired by a personal experience after a family member suddenly lost their independence following a stroke and became reliant on mobility aids. Having delivered successful cycle-marking events for several years, PCSO Nuttall saw an opportunity to extend similar protection to elderly and disabled members of the community. “Mobility aids are a lifeline for those who use them,” said PCSO Nuttall. “They provide freedom and independence in daily life. Losing them can be both emotionally distressing and financially burdensome.” The marking process involves applying a small, tamper-proof sticker to the mobility aid and registering it with the National Secure Asset Database. This enables police forces across the country to trace and recover marked items if they are lost or stolen. The scheme has already received a warm response from the community. At the team’s first trial event in Worksop town centre, 23 mobility aids were successfully marked. Encouraged by this success, the team plans to host additional marking events across the Bassetlaw District in the coming months. Inspector Rob Harrison of the West Bassetlaw Neighbourhood Policing Team added: “This initiative is about more than crime prevention—it’s about supporting independence and peace of mind for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.” For more information about upcoming events or to register interest, please contact the West Bassetlaw Neighbourhood Policing Team, keep a check on Social media (West Bassetlaw Police Facebook page) or use Notts Alerts (sign up at http://www.nottsalerts.co.uk).