Below is an extract from a community forum from our newest CBM PC Tim Shurmer, who has only been with us for 4 weeks, already he is tackling one of our most demanding estates. From the outset his approach is partnership and accountability, great to witness.  The future is good - The future is       

'keep it clean please'.

' PC 1539 Tim Shurmer'

"This morning I was joined by two of my colleagues from the Holywell Housing Office for a tour of a local housing estate. The purpose of our visit was to take a close up and personal view of the dwellings that made up the estate. Most of the tenants deserved credit for the care they have taken in maintaining their homes. However, we were saddened to see that many of the properties had been allowed to accumulate rubbish and various debris on the gardens and surrounding verges. There is little excuse for this. There is a reguIar and reliable refuse collection service and, whilst I fully appreciate that not everybody has the means to transport larger items of unwanted furniture or appliances, the local council will do this on their behalf. This will either be free of charge, or for a very small fee, depending on their personal circumstances, and the nature of the item(s) involved.

I have resolved to organise, and participate in, a 'clean-up day on the estate, which will, with the help of the residents, help to restore some of the civic pride which seems to have slipped in the minds of the minority. Exact dates and procedure will be advertised well in advance on the estate concerned (which I have deliberately not named) and I urge all to get involved.

If there is anybody reading this who is unaware of the service I mentioned, and needs to dispose of unwanted items, I suggest you contact your local council office, who will be delighted to help. It really is that easy to keep your environment clean and safe".