Nottinghamshire Police to host dedicated rural crime beat surgery in Collingham, for countryside community, landowners, and farmers

Rural communities, farmers, and landowners are invited to attend a dedicated police beat surgery this morning (October 22).

Nottinghamshire Police, in partnership with the National Farmers' Union, is to host a series of rural crime beat surgeries designed to address the unique challenges and concerns of residents living and working in the countryside.

The first of the latest series will take place today, from 9.30am to 11am, at Farol LTD, Godfrey Drive, Coddington, Newark, NG24 2UA.

Unlike typical beat surgeries, the session will focus solely on rural concerns, and attendees will be able to speak directly with their area’s beat managers about any issues that may concern them, learn more on the new community initiative ‘Rural Watch’, and be given crime prevention advice.

Further surgeries will take place on November 21, from 10am to 11.30am at Riseholme Country Store, Costock Road, Wysall, NG12 5QT; and on December 11, from 6pm to 8pm at Mole Country Stores, Claylands Avenue, Worksop, S81 7BQ.

Juliet Webber, Nottinghamshire Police’s Rural and Wildlife Crime Partnerships Manager, said: “Beat surgeries are an important way for all of our residents to meet their local officers face-to-face to raise any issues, provide feedback on local policing priorities, and get advice.

“We want to take that a step further, though, and give priority time for our rural communities so they can make their views heard.

"That's because we know that their concerns can differ greatly compared to those in more urban areas.

"Meetings will also be attended by partners, including our local National Farmers' Union representative, who can offer their own unique support to countryside communities.

“So, whether you've got concerns about GPS theft, poaching, off-roading, burglary, trespassing or anything else affecting your land or livelihood — we are to listen, support and take action.”