Local Priorities Other issues Message

Local Priorities Other issues Message

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Other issues, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

⚠️ ROGUE TRADER WARNING ⚠️

Residents are reminded to remain vigilant following reports of rogue traders operating in the area.

These individuals often target elderly and vulnerable residents, offering services such as roofing repairs, driveway work, gutter cleaning, gardening, or general property maintenance. They may pressure residents into agreeing to work, demand cash payments, or carry out poor-quality or unnecessary repairs.

Please remember: • Do not agree to work from unsolicited doorstep callers.
• Take time to research traders and obtain multiple quotes.
• Never feel pressured into making an immediate decision.
• Speak to family, friends, or neighbours before agreeing to work.
• Report any suspicious activity to Kent Police.

If you have elderly relatives or vulnerable neighbours, please consider sharing this advice with them.

Stay vigilant and help protect our community.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.kent.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey.  We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on.  Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 

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