Operation turns up the heat written by
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue 1372183643
on the 25
th June 2013 at 19:07
- Posted in Fire Blog
North Shields will be left spotless for summer as North Tyneside Council and its partners visit this week, as part of Operation Hotspot.
The local authority, Northumbria Police and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are joining forces, helping the community of Meadowell, in North Shields, clean-up the area, as well as tackling fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour and preventing fires.
Getting underway today (June 25) and running for four days, residents are also invited to lend a hand during a community litter pick on Friday, June 28, meeting at Avon Avenue at 10am.
Year 1 and 5 pupils from Waterville Primary School have already joined in, cleaning up their school environment as well as the local area.
Cllr John Harrison, cabinet member for Housing and the Environment, said: “Operation Hotspot is an excellent initiative and one which has achieved fantastic results.
“I am delighted we are working closely with Northumbria Police and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service to enhance this particular area.
“North Tyneside is a great place to live, work and visit, and with help from our partners and residents, we can make it even better.â€
The local authority's fly-tipping enforcement team will be removing materials that are potential fire hazards as well as prosecuting any offenders.
And over the four days, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service will be giving free home safety checks, which will includes offering fire safety advice and fitting smoke alarms where appropriate.
District Manager Dave Escott, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, said: “I would like to encourage local people to take part in this great initiative. Preventing fires from happening in the first place is a key priority for our service, as is helping to keep people safe from fire.
“We are delighted to be offering free home safety checks and would encourage all local residents to take up the offer. Our firefighters will check that your smoke alarms are working and are sited in the right place. They will also ensure that you have a fire escape plan in place should a fire break out in your home.
“They will also cover the importance of a night time routine, such as closing doors, unplugging electrical equipment and safe disposal of cigarettes. There is no doubt this can help protect you and your family safe from fire.â€
Neighbourhood Inspector Geoff Cross added: "This is an excellent example of how working together with our partners we are able to tackle issues concerning the community in North Shields.
"Our team works together with our partners to help keep the area a safe and pleasant place to live, work and visit.
"By getting out into the community we are able to establish what issues are concerning the community and what we can do together with our partners to tackle these matters.
"We are always keen to hear any feedback from the community and anyone with any concerns can contact their local neighbourhood policing team on 101."
And keeping the young people in the area entertained, Wallsend Boys' Club is providing a range of activities from nail art to multi-sports, out its 'Boyza Bus'.
