AVDC

Summer is finally here and whether you are planning a get away in the sun or
you’re simply out to do a spot of gardening, it is important to keep your home
safe and secure.

Whilst Aylesbury Vale has one of the lowest rates of burglary in the entire
Thames Valley area, the summer months typically lead to increased
opportunities. The majority of burglaries are opportunistic and take place
when a house is empty or when doors and windows are left insecure, even if
you’re at home and as close as the garden.

Aylesbury Vale District Council and Thames Valley Police are working

If you’re thinking of taking advantage of the sunny weather with a walk in the Buckinghamshire countryside, don’t let thieves spoil it for you.

Although vehicle crime in the Vale is one of the lowest rates across the entire Thames Valley, AVDC and Thames Valley Police are asking residents to spare a thought for car security when visiting beauty spots in the coming months.

How better than to start the new year with a resolution to keep your property safe.
Aylesbury Vale District Council and Thames Valley Police are working in partnership to keep burglary low over the New Year period by encouraging residents to safeguard Christmas presents by using property marking kits.
The kits include a UV marker, which enables valuables to be marked with your house number and postcode so if goods do get stolen and then recovered by the police they can be returned to you.

Details on how to obtain free timer switches to deter burglars during the winter months can be found on the AVDC site here:

http://www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/news/2009/oct/switch-keep-burglars-bay/

Today's rounds have been cancelled. The council apologises for any inconvenience this causes.

News from AVDC regarding refuse collections hit by recent weather:

http://www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/news/2009/jan/refuse-collections-back-...