Operation Champion

Little London residents benefit from free advice on crime

In September Unity Officers Rashpal Sahota, Clive Greenwood, Preet Lall and Lewis Holloway were assisted by Police Community Support Officers to visit tenants living in Little London. The aim of the visits was to assess the views of residents regarding crime and anti-social behaviour.

From what the residents have said, Unity has been able to build a better picture of where problems are occurring in the area and work in partnership with local Police Community Support Officers Sam Pemberton and Jordan Kennedy to tackle them.

During the visits officers were able to give advice around priority crime such as burglary and car crime and occupants were given details on how to contact police to report a crime and also what number to contact to supply information anonymously.

Unity had already provided skips to the area to assist in a clean-up operation and carried out an Environmental Visual Audit with the aim of tidying up the gardens and communal areas.

Marketing & Communications Administrator, Lewis Holloway was present at the event to promote Unity’s upcoming Open Day; an opportunity for tenants to find out more about Resident Involvement opportunities and Unity’s Employment Service Team. For more information about the upcoming event, please click here.

Financial Inclusion Officer Clive, was also encouraging residents currently paying their rent by standing order to switch to Direct Debit. Many residents find paying their rent by Direct Debit much more convenient because if the amount of rent you pay changes, Unity will adjust it for you – so you don’t have to contact your bank. If you’d like more information, please contact Clive on 0113 200 7753.