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WESTERN NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday April 29 2021 5 Halswell residents seek own community patrol • By Bea Gooding HALSWELL residents believe their suburb should have a dedicated community patrol as the area’s population continues to grow. Residents have expressed concerns to Halswell-Hornby- Riccarton Community Board members about a lack of a dedicated patrol for the area, following a spate of crimes in the last month. But Hornby Community Patrol secretary Ann Smith said there was no need, as Halswell was already an area that the Hornby and Christchurch South patrols monitored. “There are two patrols over in Halswell already, but if we had local Halswell people join our patrol, like Christchurch South, then they’d have greater coverage,” she said. “There are plenty of opportunities for additional patrols if [more] people were prepared to join.” An increase in vehicle thefts, car and home break-ins, graffiti and broken glass caused by people drinking in public places has been a cause for concern. Community patrols have since CONCERNS: The Hornby Community Patrol believe Halswell should not get its own dedicated patrol as the area is already monitored by Hornby and Christchurch South patrols. increased their patrol activity in Halswell and will continue to do so in the next few weeks. The need for a dedicated community patrol has been brought before the board in the past as Halswell’s population continues to rise, but the recent crimes were another reminder of why the need was initially raised. Smith believed it was not a case of starting a new patrol, but that more Halswell residents should join existing patrols as they knew their neighbourhood best. At least 20 volunteers were needed to run a patrol, otherwise PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN it “won’t achieve anything”. “Where in Halswell would they like us to go? They are big areas, our cars are not out every day and we only go where we know to go,” she said. “It’s not easy to set up a patrol, a lot of work goes into police vetting, uniforms, vehicles and training – it doesn’t happen in five minutes.” •HAVE YOUR SAY: Should a new dedicated community patrol for Halswell be established? Email your views to bea.gooding@starmedia. kiwi Submissions sought •HAVE YOUR SAY: What should the Apollo Project Centre at Jellie Park be used for once the existing owners relocate to another site? Email your views to bea.gooding@starmedia. kiwi • From page 1 Said Williams: “It’s about making use of the space as effectively as possible. Giving back to the community is fantastic, but it’s about making sure this particular facility is not going to come to the expense of ratepayers, and if the community organisation has the capacity to pay for it.” The 2300 sq m centre was originally intended to be a temporary building to provide training facilities for high performance athletes and teams after the February 22, 2011, earthquake. If the community supports it, a recreation group will take full responsibility for the facility, which includes a full-sized indoor netball court, a strength and conditioning gym, a 40m running track, showers, offices and meeting spaces. The city council has recently completed an initial request for proposal process, where early submissions were received from interested community recreation groups. It could not disclose which groups had applied as the city council was still considering their applications. As determined by the Jellie Park Management Plan, groups could include basketball, netball, gymnastics, cultural, accessibility groups, or sports and fitness providers. Once public consultation closes next month, submissions will be analysed. Potential users and an overview of feedback will be considered by the Fendalton-Waimairi- Harewood Community Board. It will decide whether the process should be continued. Following this process, a public notice with names of interested parties will be issued and residents will be able to provide feedback on if they want that particular group. If no objections are received, the lease will be awarded. Residents can discuss the project with city council staff on Tuesday at the Apollo Centre entrance off Ilam Rd, anytime between 4-6pm. To make a submission by May 13, visit https://ccc.govt. nz/the-council/consultationsand-submissions/haveyoursay/ show/406 bespoke, upscale & personalised care The reassurance of quality is built in to everything we do at The Russley Village. However, nowhere is the requirement for reassurance more important than within our new Ashley Suites Care Facility – setting new standards in care, comfort and security. Our highly appointed care suites offer private ensuite and a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave and refreshment making facilities – providing a sense of residence. This boutique facility is truly unique, and offers personalised rest home and hospital care within an elegant residential setting. rest home & hospital level care
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