Chelmsley Team Newsletter

On Sunday 19th January our team joined with Smith’s Wood & LEOS neighbourhood teams to work with colleagues from the Road Harm Team & Force Drones to target off road bikes causing public nuisance in the parks and on the roads. Bikers regularly travel between Elmdon Park through Sheldon Country Park then along the riverside walk of Kingshurst Brook into Meriden Park and Cole Bank up to Lanchester Park. 

Our off-road bikes can tackle this issue safely and with the support of Traffic and Drones they were guided to the necessary locations quickly. Thank you to the residents who were keen to point us in the right direction.

The day was very successful 

           4 Off road bikes were seized

           1 person reported

           2 traffic notices issued

           11 searches conducted, including persons, vehicle & premises 

           2 arrested for burglary in a stolen vehicle

           1 arrested for public nuisance

Please keep the information coming, if you know where these nuisance bikes are stored and can give descriptions of bikes and riders we can collate & compare with footage we already have from parks and dash cameras. You can report this information anonymously through Crimestoppers if you don’t want to call 101 or email chelmsleywood@westmidlands.police.uk

Since the start of the new term we have received complaints from residents and schools regarding parents driving through the safe school street zones and/or blocking residents driveways. We will be visiting the schools at drop off and pick up times to enforce the parking regulations. 

Here is a reminder about the school zones.

https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Roads-pavements-and-streetcare/Solihull-school-streets 

All residents living in the streets affected are issued with two permits. If you require additional permits please contact schoolstreets@solihull.gov.uk 

Schools might have different times to the ones shown on this picture so please double check the zone near you. 

Crime Updates

Overnight 12-13th Jan, a MG vehicle had windows smashed and tyres slashed on Ashwood Drive.

Between 00:01 – 05:00hrs 13th Jan, a BMW was stolen from Cornel Close.

Between 17:30 – 22:45 13th Jan, a Mercedes was stolen for Nineacres Drive.

Overnight 13th - 14th Jan, a Toyota Yaris had the drivers window smashed and a purse stolen on Perch Ave. 

Between 05:30 – 07:15hrs on 14th Jan, a VW Golf had the front bumper, grill & lights stolen from Circus Ave.

Overnight 14-15th Jan, a Polestar vehicle parked on Newington Road was opened and a rucksack/laptop stolen.

Early hours of 15th Jan, a nightime moocher was trying vehicle doors in Haybarn Grove. No thefts reported.

Overnight 17th-18th Jan, a VW Crafter had the catalytic convertor stolen whilst parked on Forth Drive.

Just after midnight on 19th Jan, a Hyundai vehicle was opened and items stolen on Carisbrooke Ave.

I’m pleased to say that one of our Neighbourhood Watch Schemes has taken me up on the offer to bring anti-theft screws round for a morning meeting to change as many number plates as possible. If this is something your neighbours would like, drop me an email vicki.poole@westmidlands.police.uk 

Dates for your Diary

Saturday 22nd Feb, Chelmsley Wood Parish Council Residents Hub 10:00 x 12:00 at Onward Club Berwicks Lane. This is an excellent multi agency meeting hosted by the Parish Council.

Wednesday 26th Feb, Cuppa with a Coppa 18:00 x 19:30hrs at Three Trees, Hedingham Grove.

Saturday 29th March, drop in session 10:30 x 12:00hrs at Marston Green Library, Land Lane.

I understand there is another storm on it's way, so batten down the hatches and stay safe.

Vicki & the Chelmsley Team