Editorial

Dear Ray,

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that you have been selected as a finalist for the Special Recognition Award in the Neighbourhood Watch Network’s Volunteer Recognition Awards 2025!

Your nomination stood out among many inspiring entries and is now in the hands of our panel of judges. This achievement is a wonderful recognition of your outstanding dedication, hard work, and the positive difference you make in your community.

Winners for each of our five award categories will be notified in September, and we will be inviting them to join us for a special celebration event in October to honour the incredible contributions of volunteers like you.

We want to thank you sincerely for all that you do—you are an essential part of the Neighbourhood Watch community, and we’re so pleased to see your efforts recognised in this way.

With warmest congratulations,

Alys Davies

Very recently, Willingdon Community Speedwatch registered 9 vehicles traveling along Seven Sisters Road at over 40mph on this 30mph road. All vehicle details have been sent to Sussex Police to be dealt with by them.

Willingdon Community Speed Watch recently recorded 16 speeding vehicles along Seven Sisters Road, all vehicle details have been sent to Sussex Police to be dealt with by them.

There have been vehicle thefts over the East Sussex District and just hoping to issue out some prevention advice to the Willindon residents.

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We are advising owners of vehicles to review their vehicle security, storage, and parking locations in Wealden.

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It follows reports of cars being targeted by thieves using specialist tools to gain entry in recent weeks.

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We have located and returned a number of stolen vehicles in the East Sussex area, but are highlighting the incident as a warning to owners.

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Tips to protect your car are:

• Park your vehicle in sight of your home or inside a garage; or where there is street lighting or CCTV.
• Use a steering lock, often highly visible from outside the vehicle, acting as a deterrent to potential car thieves, as well as preventing the steering wheel from being turned.
• Consider ‘blocking’ the vehicle in with the use of a second vehicle or fitting a ghost immobiliser.
• Reprogramme your keys if you buy a second hand car, or if buying second hand check that the key blade is cut and works, by testing it.

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If you see or witness anyone acting suspiciously around parked vehicles in your community, report it to police at the time by either calling 101, or reporting online (non-emergency).

Kind regards

Lauren