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24-480: Hawkridge may refer to two places in England: Hawkridge, Somerset Hawkridge, Chittlehampton , North Devon See also [ edit ] Hawkeridge , Wiltshire Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Hawkridge . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

48-401: A hierarchy who sit above other coordinators. The roles of the ward and area coordinators are not necessarily authoritative (may vary around the country), but they provide structure and cohesion for larger and more active watch schemes. These are typically more active roles to assist the other coordinators, organising coordinator meetings and neighbourhood meetings as well as being an extra link to

72-773: A population around 201. Withypool is in the Barle Valley on the River Barle . The village lies on the route of the Two Moors Way and the Celtic Way Exmoor Option. To the southwest of the village lie Withypool Common and Withypool Hill. The area around Withypool has been inhabited since the Bronze Age and the Withypool Stone Circle can still be seen on top of Withypool Hill. The Brightworthy barrows lie on

96-427: A shift in the younger generations towards as cybercrime becomes more relevant to homeowners and renters alike and the introduction of social media as a way of connecting communities. Younger generations are more interested in joining the movement and in taking on the roles traditionally done by elder people. Neighbourhood Watch Network is the umbrella charity for Neighbourhood Watch groups across England and Wales. It

120-462: A small road over the River Barle . It was built in the 19th century and is a Grade II* listed building . On 1 April 1933 part of the parish of Hawkridge was merged with Withypool, on 1 June 1992 the merged parish was renamed "Withypool & Hawkridge". In 1931 the parish of Withypool (prior to the merge) had a population of 222. The parish council has responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover

144-455: Is a small village and former civil parish , now in the parish of Withypool and Hawkridge, in the Somerset district, in the ceremonial county of Somerset , England, near the centre of Exmoor National Park and close to the border with Devon . The word Withy means "willow". The parish of Withypool and Hawkridge , covers 3,097 hectares (7,653 acres), includes the village of Hawkridge and has

168-486: Is funded by the Home Office and other partners and was established in 2007. It manages the official website for Neighbourhood Watch. The site includes crime toolkits, news, resources, campaign materials, inspirational advice and contact information. Neighbourhood Watch schemes have not been universally welcomed. Criticisms include: The highly-acclaimed film Hot Fuzz (2007) satirized the “Neighborhood Watch Alliance” of

192-468: Is responsible for running the largest and most expensive local services such as education , social services , libraries , main roads, public transport , policing and fire services , trading standards , waste disposal and strategic planning. As Withypool falls within the Exmoor National Park some functions normally administered by district or county councils have, since 1997, fallen under

216-490: Is to set up and maintain a Neighbourhood Watch scheme within a specific street, neighbourhood or area. Whilst each crime prevention coordinator may develop specific procedures, the following are suggested as the main duties which coordinators will need to manage. These are the main tasks that would be expected of a coordinator, tasks will vary according to the needs of each individual neighbourhood. Some larger communities will also appoint area (and/or ward) coordinators forming

240-683: The Tiverton and Minehead county constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom . It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election. 2 miles upstream of the village, the River Barle passes under a late medieval five-arch stone Landacre Bridge . The village's Royal Oak Inn has seen its share of history since its construction in

264-433: The police and focused on reducing burglary and other home and personal crimes. Neighbourhood Watch schemes are run by their members and are often supported by the police and in many areas, a local Neighbourhood Watch Association. Schemes can vary in size. A volunteer resident coordinator supervises the scheme and liaises with the police and other partners on information, messages and initiatives. It must be recognised that

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288-478: The police , corporate companies with aligned values, voluntary organisations and individuals who want to improve their communities. Neighbourhood Watch aims to help people protect themselves and their properties and to reduce the fear of crime by means of improved home security, greater vigilance, accurate reporting of suspicious incidents and fostering a community spirit as well as tackling new forms of crime such as cybercrime. In 1964, 28-year-old Kitty Genovese

312-588: The Common; of three original, two survive. Withypool is mentioned in the Domesday Book as being tended by three foresters: Dodo, Almer and Godric. The parishes of Hawkridge and Withypool were part of the Williton and Freemanners Hundred . In the 14th century, Geoffrey Chaucer was in charge of the village in his duties as forester of North Petherton . The red sandstone Withypool Bridge (or New Bridge) carries

336-586: The Exmoor National Park Authority, which is known as a ‘single purpose’ authority, which aims to "conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Parks" and "promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the Parks by the public", including responsibility for the conservation of the historic environment. It is also part of

360-414: The council’s operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, and neighbourhood watch groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, as well as consulting with

384-409: The district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also the responsibility of the council. Until 2023 The village fell within the non-metropolitan district of Somerset West and Taunton , which was established on 1 April 2019. It

408-466: The late 17th century. R. D. Blackmore wrote part of Lorna Doone in the bar, and artist Alfred Munnings had a studio in the loft. In the 1930s, the inn was owned by Gwladys and Maxwell Knight, a spy-ring leader and radio broadcaster upon whom Ian Fleming based the character of James Bond 's boss, M . During World War II , the nearby Woolacombe beach was used to simulate the invasion of Normandy , and General Dwight Eisenhower planned some of

432-468: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hawkridge&oldid=932868060 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Hawkridge, Somerset Withypool (formerly Widepolle , Widipol , Withypoole )

456-677: The local police and Neighbourhood Watch Network. Like all other coordinators, these roles are voluntary and unpaid. Most of these senior roles were historically taken by people who are in their 50s, 60s and 70s. Although they bring experience and maturity to Neighbourhood Watch some may identify it as a weakness as there is a lack of participation from younger generations. Homeownership tends to be conducive to active participation in Neighbourhood Watch groups as homeowners are more likely to invest time and energy into protecting their homes. However, membership demographics are starting to change with

480-582: The operation from the Royal Oak. The late medieval Church of St Andrew is a Grade II* listed building . The tower was rebuilt in the early 17th century, restored and refitted in 1887, and restored extensively and rebuilt again in 1902. The Norman Church of St Giles in Hawkridge has 14th-century origins. [REDACTED] Media related to Withypool at Wikimedia Commons Neighbourhood Watch (UK) Neighbourhood Watch groups work in partnership with

504-425: The scheme is a community initiative so success depends on what the members make of it. The police can't deal with the problems and issues arising from crime and anti-social behavior alone; they need the help of the whole community. Neighbourhood Watch provides a way for local people to play an important part in addressing this balance and making their communities safer. The role of a Neighbourhood Watch coordinator

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528-478: Was called Homewatch. From there Neighbourhood Watch grew from strength to strength. Neighbourhood Watch representatives formed local, and wider, structured groups. In 2007, with the support of the police and the Home Office , the umbrella organisation for the movement, now known as Neighbourhood Watch Network, was established. Their focus was on building local Neighbourhood Watch community groups which liaised with

552-524: Was previously in the district of West Somerset , which was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 , and part of Dulverton Rural District before that. The district council was responsible for local planning and building control , local roads, council housing , environmental health , markets and fairs, refuse collection and recycling , cemeteries and crematoria , leisure services, parks, and tourism . Somerset Council

576-588: Was stabbed in New York outside her apartment. Two weeks after the murder it was rumored that 38 witnesses saw or heard the attack, but none of them called the police or came to her aid. This motivated a community response and the very first Neighbourhood Watch scheme was set up in New York, and in 1982 the first UK scheme was set up in Mollington, Cheshire by The local Crime Prevention Officer then Sgt Grahame John Andrews and

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