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Residential Garage Burglary

The Police has informed us that a garage was broken into at some point over the last two nights. This was reported on the 21st, in Wrington Road, Congresbury. The offenders smashed a window but did not progress further into the garage, where they then departed.

Any information, CCTV images, please contact the Police on 101 quoting reference number: 5223202213 stating NHW. Or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Thank you for your support.

August 22nd, (9-7-8-8), AN007 – Residential Garage Burglary.

On the 21st at 1:54am a garage was broken into in Pudding Pie Lane, Langford. Offenders gained entry by climbing onto the roof and removing tiles. Once inside they cut through chains securing two motocross bikes described as KTM 250F in Orange & White, which were subsequently removed via the garage door together with two motorbike helmets.

Any information, CCTV images, please contact the Police on 101 quoting reference number: 5223202708 stating NHW. Or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Thank you for your support.

Police Notice

We have been advised by the local Police that a car was broken into whilst parked on Brinsea Road, Congresbury, overnight on Tuesday 9th May. The offender smashed the rear window of the Mercedes car and once inside stole a golf bag containing 17 clubs.

Any information, CCTV images, please contact the Police on 101 quoting reference number: 5223108138 stating NHW. Or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Local Man to Appear in Court

A 31-year-old man will appear before magistrates on 10 May charged in connection with a series of incidents in North Somerset.

Joshua Hunt, of the Claverham area, will appear at North Somerset Magistrates’ Court charged with two counts of affray and one count each of possession of a bladed article and committing an act of outraging public decency.

One of the affray charges and the possession of a bladed article charge relates to an incident in Bleadon.

The second affray charge relates to an incident in Bleadon, while the outraging public decency charge relates to an incident in Cleeve.

Hunt is currently in police custody pending the hearing.

Enquiries into other linked offences in the North Somerset area continue.

Greens win in Congresbury

The Green Party’s Dan Thomas has won the Congresbury & Puxton ward on North Somerset Council.

Thomas polled 831 votes, well ahead of the Lib Dem’s David Hayes and Conservative’s Colin Knott who both had 232 votes. Labour’s Paul Doolan had 91 votes.

Two arrested in cannabis raid

Two people have been arrested after officers discovered a suspected cannabis grow in High Street, Claverham.

A man in his 20s and a woman in her 40s have been arrested after police found the grow in the early hours of Friday 28 April.

Officers acted on intelligence and discovered a grow with 222 suspected cannabis plants, with an estimated street value of around £90,000.

The two people who have been arrested have been released on police bail while the investigation continues.

Sgt Mark Dennis said: “We would like to thank those who have come forward with information so far and we are continuing to appeal to the local community for any further information relating to the offence and drug dealing in the area.

“Drugs have a significant detrimental impact on communities and we are committed to doing everything we can to ensure people do not have to suffer the harm and criminality we know is a consequence of them.”

Playing field trustees welcome new treasurer

The search by the trustees of the King George V Playing Fields in Congresbury for the key role of honorary treasurer is over with the appointment of Paul Short.

Paul, a qualified accountant who lives in the village, joins the trustees and takes over from Colin Edwards who has been treasurer since 2020.

Thanking Colin for his years of service, Les Owen, chair of the trustees, said: “I am delighted that Paul is joining the Trustees as we embark on the fund raising phase of the exciting project to construct a new pavilion and recreation club building. Paul’s experience of and commitment to sport and recreation at local level will be invaluable.”

The KGV Fields are central to village life and are a fantastic community asset providing sport and recreational facilities to people of all ages. The cricket, football and tennis clubs are all thriving and the prospect of a new, modern building with facilities for all represents an exciting future. Planning permission was granted recently for this new building.

The KGV Fields were established in 1935 under a trust with the core purpose of the provision of sport and recreation for those who live in the Parish of Congresbury. The fields were transferred to Fields in Trust and are administered by the Trustees of the KGV Fields, Congresbury which is a registered charity. 

The Trustees are also looking for other volunteers who can help with the new building project. 

“More local involvement is essential if the project is to be successful,” said Mr Owen who said that anyone who feels they could help in any way can contact him on email at les.owen@owenbiz.co.uk

Catalytic converter stolen in daylight

Thieves stole the catalytic converter from a car while it was parked on High Street, Congresbury, between 2pm and 3.15pm on Saturday March 25th. If you have any information about this incident, especially CCTV images, please call the police on 101, giving reference number 5223069886 and tag the call as NHW. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111

New play area delayed

The planned opening of the new play area on the King George V Playing Fields has been delayed because of technical problems with the trampoline equipment. It is now unlikely that it will be ready in time for the Easter holidays. The new equipment includes a zip wire replacement. As soon as we have any more news on its opening we will let you know.