Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch Association

Weather Forecast

Weather forecast and live data from our Whittlesey weather station and air quality recorder.
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Community Safety Charter

The Community Safety Charter is a means by which Neighbourhood Watch members, local residents, businesses, and organisations, agree to do whatever …
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Met Office Twitter

This Twitter feed gives the latest comments on the weather from the Met Office. https://twitter.com/metoffice

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Take Five

Fraud poses a major threat to the UK. It’s a crime that the finance industry is committed to tackling, but it’s also one that requires the combined…

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South Cambridgeshire Police Twitter

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Peterborough Police Twitter

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Cambridge Police Twitter

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Our Association Constitution

The Constitution for Cambridgeshire NHW Association was approved at the  Cambridgeshire NHW AGM on 28th September …

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An Association of Districts

Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch Association (CNWA) is managed by the CNWA Executive Committee. The Association is a not for profit organisation, …
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Will this warm spell last for the Bank Holiday weekend?

With temperatures this week forecast to reach the high 20s Celsius, there will be fine weather and warm sunshine. Will it last for the early May …

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Spring warmth as temperatures surge to 29C this week

A week with very warm air, sunshine and temperatures climbing through the twenties Celsius. How high and how long will it last and is this a …

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Another notable April? Forecast points to warm, sunny end, following recent trends

After a cloudier spell, April looks set to finish warm and sunny for many, potentially ranking highly like recent years. Here's an update on …

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Next week's warmth: When does it start and when will it end?

Next week is looking fine, dry and sunny but will also feel warmer. Finally, air from the south and temperatures will be rising into the twenties …

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Dry Aprils becoming more common, this year no exception

Little rain on the horizon for many, as high pressure continues to rule, with April likely to end of up very dry away from the far west. This blog …

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Atlantic rain falters as warmth begins to grow this weekend

Northern Ireland will see more rain on Friday but an improvement by Saturday. There is mention of rain in the weekend forecast for Britain too but …

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Some rain over the next few days, but will drier conditions return?

Low pressure and associated fronts will bring some rain for many during the first half of this week, but the second half will be drier for most - as…

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From Snow to Sunshine: The Variability of UK Easter Weather

From snow showers to warm sunshine, UK Easter weather is unpredictable. We examine historical trends, the impact of Easter's timing, and the …

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Mixed weather across the Easter weekend but not a washout

With Easter arriving late, hopes for warmth are tempered by northerly winds. Low pressure won't be too far away, meaning a mixed weekend, but there …

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Yellow warning of rain affecting Wales

Yellow warning of rain affecting Wales: Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen valid from …

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Yellow warning of rain affecting Northern Ireland

Yellow warning of rain affecting Northern Ireland: County Antrim, County Down valid from 1300 Fri 18 Apr to 1400 Sat 19 Apr

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What is all this about an 'Easter snow bomb'?

7cms of snow BLANKETING the UK, a hundreds of miles long SNOW BOMB and ice wall. What is going on with all these Easter UK weather stories? Read …

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A mixed Easter weekend but there is hope

There is hope for the Easter weekend weather after a wet start in the west and for Northern Ireland. There will be fair, bright times but the breeze…

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Easter Weekend looking mostly dry, but rain can't be ruled out for some

Unsettled with rain for most next few days, but it looks to turn drier through the Easter Weekend, as high pressure builds down from the north, but …

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Low pressure dominating the midweek weather pattern

After a sunny, dry start to April, low pressure is now the driving force of the UK's weather, bringing far less settled conditions with spells of …

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Yellow warning of rain affecting Northern Ireland

Yellow warning of rain affecting Northern Ireland: County Antrim, County Armagh, County Down, County Londonderry, County Tyrone valid from 0100 Wed …

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Yellow warning of rain affecting West Midlands

Yellow warning of rain affecting West Midlands: Herefordshire, Shropshire valid from 1100 Tue 15 Apr to 1100 Wed 16 Apr

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Month Ahead: Staying unsettled for now perhaps more drier and warmer late April

The latest month ahead forecast paints an unsettled picture, with temperatures close to normal. Drier, warmer weather may return for a time around …

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UK Weather: Sunny Start to April Gives Way to Change; Severe Weather in China

After a sunny start to April following a dry March, a change to cooler, wetter weather gets underway this weekend. This update covers the forecast,…

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Fine weather lasting into Saturday but a shift to end the weekend

The fine static weather will give way at the weekend. It has been dry and sunny, even warm here in the UK and the east coast cloud will shift. …

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Holiday Weather: Cool, unsettled weather returns to Spain, Portugal and Morocco

A look at the weather in the run up to Easter across southern Europe as many get away during the Easter School Holidays. Read full story here

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A change on the way in the run up to Easter

After weeks of high pressure generally in control with dry and settled conditions, a change is on the way from the weekend with unsettled conditions…

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More sunshine as the Easter holidays get underway

More sunshine and dry weather this week. The cool easterly breeze will shift. Fine weather if you are already on your Easter break, it doesn't look …

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High pressure staying well in charge but change on the horizon

More sunny, dry and fine weather to come during the upcoming week but a less settled change is looking likely to begin as we move into next …

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Email - Is Your Password Safe?

I have just encountered another instance of a scammer gaining access to someone's by illegally obtaining their password. Please ensure you use a …

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March 2025 sunshine records and the outlook for more dry weather in April

Following a record-breaking sunny March for parts of the UK, high pressure continues to bring dry conditions into early April, which has become one …

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Historic flooding unfolding after deadly tornadoes ravage central USA

A stationary storm system over southern and central USA since mid-week has brought severe thunderstorms from Texas to Indiana which have unleashed …

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A dry and sunny weekend, but be wildfire aware

The weekend looks dry and sunny, just a few pockets of coastal cloud off the cold North Sea. The wind will be chilly and the airflow is cool but …

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Brief blip in the southwest before fine and settled conditions resume

Some showery rain for SW England & Wales later today and overnight, otherwise it's looking dry and settled out towards mid-April. Warm tomorrow …

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High pressure dominates: Warm West vs Cooler East

High pressure remains in charge as we end the week and move into the weekend, bringing settled weather for most. However, expect a real contrast in …

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National Newsletters

Our News a collection of the the most recent monthly newsletters from Neighbourhood Watch Network.
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NW Logos

The links below allow you to download Neighbourhood Watch logos. Each logo is in png format with a transparent background and is available in …

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People Crossing at a Junction

The updated Highway Code clarifies that: when people are crossing or waiting to cross at a junction, other traffic should give wayif people have…

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Ghost Broking

Beware the cheap car insurance that's too good to be trueIn their latest investigation Which found social media sites rife with ads for fake …

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Thriving Communities

Taking part in your community matters. How you take part is up to you. You can be involved in community activities that can affect both physical and…
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Support with the Cost of Living

Are you worried about the rising cost of energy bills, food and transport? You are not alone; the cost of living crisis is affecting many of…

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Social Media Accounts Hacked

Social media accounts are being hacked and flooded with indecent images of children, potentially causing distress and reputational damage to …

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Energy Support

Practical information to help people manage their electricity and gas bills. Many suppliers of other non-energy related services also offer discounts…
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Action Fraud Tweets

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Branding and Style Guides

When producing any form of publications for Neighbourhood Watch, whether on paper or online, it is important to bear in mind the branding and style …
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New Member Registration

Generally it is best practice to encourage a potential member to sign up to Neighbourhood Watch using the Ourwatch website and entering their details…
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Crimestoppers - Catalytic Converter Theft

A campaign by Crimestoppers is focussing on "lost CATS" across the eastern region. Thieves are attracted by the contents of precious metal …

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Unsolicited calls from Alarm Companies

Derbyshire County Council said residents had reported unsolicited calls claiming to be from a community alarm company. Criminals are asking …

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Cambridgeshire Alert Software

Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch Schemes use the Neighbourhood Alert software platform which is the official database for Neighbourhood …

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Privacy Policy

Who we are Our website address is: https://cnwa.org.uk. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in …

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Setting up a Scheme

What is Neighbourhood Watch? Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch is about local people working together to create safer, attractive and friendly …

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Being an Active Bystander

On March 13 1964, 28-year-old Kitty Genovese was stabbed in New York outside an apartment building across the street from her home.  …

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Bicycle Theft

With an increase of bike users in the UK bicycle theft is becoming a more common problem for cyclists, local authorities and the police. Bike …

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Scams and Fraud

We’ve identified five tactics that scammers use to hook people in. Knowing these will help you to avoid being scammed. Cambridgeshire …

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Child Sexual Exploitation

Child sexual exploitation is a type of child sexual abuse involving the manipulation or coercion of people under 18 into sexual activity. ​ …

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Heritage Crime

Heritage crime is any offence which harms the value of heritage assets and their settings. Some heritage assets are …

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Street Harassment

We are calling on all adults in England and Wales to stand up against street harassment. There are many ways we can all do this safely …

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Terrorism

Terrorism is the use of indiscriminate violence to spread fear in a bid to achieve political, religious, ideological, or financial aims. This …

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Rural Crime

Rural crime has no set definition, however it can be very broadly classified as any crime and anti-social behaviour occurring in rural areas. …

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Modern Slavery

Modern slavery is an umbrella term encompassing slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. Victims of modern …

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Serious Violence

Serious violence is violence that causes injuries so severe that they require hospital treatment.Some of the increase in serious violence can …

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Elder Abuse

The issue of elder abuse is often a difficult issue to think about. Here are some information and resources and show you who to contact if …

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County Lines

County lines is a form of criminal exploitation in which criminals groom and manipulate children and vulnerable adults to recruit …

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Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse can involve physical or sexual violence, but often includes psychological, emotional or economic abuse.

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Hate Crime and Incidents

A hate crime is any incident, that the victim, or anyone else, thinks is motivated by hostility or prejudice towards them.

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Antisocial Behaviour

Antisocial behaviour (ASB) incidents have increased over the last three years.  45% of people say ASB is a problem where …

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Dog Theft

Dog owners are increasingly concerned about their dogs being stolen from them.  This  toolkit explains how to keep dogs SECURE, IN …

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Car Crime

In the UK, a car is stolen on average every ten minutes (ITV, 2020).  Whilst we can't always prevent it, there are simple steps …

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Burglary

Our burglary prevention pages give advice and suggestions to help protect your family and your home from thieves.

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Pre-payment of Fees Scam

The major banks are noticing an increase in the amount of people getting caught out in the latest scam preying on those struggling with the …

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Memorandum between the PCC and CNWA

This Memorandum of Understanding is between the Office of the Police and Crime Comissioner (PCC) and Cambridgshire Neighbourhood Watch Association …

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Memorandum Police and CNWA

This Memorandum of Understanding is between the Cambridgeshire Constabulary (CC) and Cambridgshire Neighbourhood Watch Association (CNWA). Each …

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Memorandum NWN and CNWA

This Memorandum of Understanding is between the National Neighbourhood Watch Network (NWN) and Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch Association …

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Ofcom Number Spoofing Scams

There has been a recent increase in reports of ‘number spoofing’. This is when scammers change their caller ID to disguise their identity from the …
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East Cambridgeshire Police Twitter

https://twitter.com/EastCambsCops

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Huntingdonshire Police Twitter

https://twitter.com/HuntsCops

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Fenland Police Twitter

https://twitter.com/FenCops

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Hang Up on Fraud

Concerned about cold calls and fraudulent scams ?  Try to report all phishing - any scam email messages or telephone calls which …

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Street Signs -Town and Country Planning Regulations

The Class 10 guidance for erecting NW street and similar signs.
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Coordinators Contacting the Police

Any reporting of Incidents and any requests for Police assistance where you expect the police to attend an incident, or to be visited by, or to…

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What Does an Association Do?

Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch Association plays a vital role in supporting and developing local Neighbourhood Watch groups.
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The Cambridgeshire Constabulary Website

The Cambridgeshire Constabulary Web Site has a new look. This is your local police force but online. You can report a crime, …

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The Role of an Executive Representative

The present roles carried out by County Executive Group NHW Representatives are :  Carry out their duties as the executive coordinating …

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Find Your Local Scheme

Want to Find Your Local NW Scheme? Click Here then Enter Your Post Code After inserting your postcode and clicking search you will see a list of…

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Our Values

In all our work and relationships, we will be relevant, accountable and inclusive. We aspire to be: NeighbourlyGood neighbours.Community …

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Public Liability Insurance

Public Liability Insurance Public Liability insurance, with a Limit of Indemnity of £10,000,000 per claim plus legal costs, is in …

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Avoid Being Caught Out (on the Internet)

To avoid getting caught up in a hoax / scam, the simplest practice to adopt is : - Never go to a web-site offered by a link in the text of the …

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Reducing Loneliness

Loneliness affects our mental and physical health. Loneliness affects all people, of all ages, genders, races, and socio-economic statuses – …

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Procedure for Association Grant Applications

1.  All applications must be made on the Application Form and are to be sent to the Honorary Treasurer, preferably by email, who will log …

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Grants for NW Groups

Neighbourhood Watch Groups (existing, new groups, or potential new groups) are likely to require funding for room hire, stationery, display …

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Street Signs Guidance

The latest guidance instructions (effective January 2024) for obtaining authorisation, planning, siting, installation and purchasing from …
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South Cambridgeshire Local Policing Area

Information on which wards are included in this local policing area and the Association Representative(s).
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Peterborough Local Policing Area

Information on which wards are included in this local policing area and the Association Representative(s).
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Huntingdonshire Local Policing Area

Information on which wards are included in this local policing area and the Association Representative(s).
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Fenland Local Policing Area

Information on which wards are included in this local policing area and the Association Representative(s).
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Coordinator's Guidance

Guidance for Coordinators has been created to assist you and to act as a reference guide for you in your role as a Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator …
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Caller ID "Spoofing"

The scam "cold Callers" have a new and significant weapon in their armoury. It's a disturbing development which enables a scam caller to …
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East Cambridgeshire Local Policing Area

Information on which wards are included in this local policing area and the Association Representative(s).
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Cambridge Local Policing Area

Information on which wards are included in this local policing area and the Association Representative(s).
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How to Launch a NW Scheme or Group

Launching a new Neighbourhood Scheme or Group is in fact exceptionally easy. 
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Village or Neighbourhood Group of Schemes

Experience is showing that the most effective method of crime prevention is where a group of schemes join together in order to establish a whole …

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More Roles for Volunteers

These roles are within the Association and Districts, and provide support for coordinators.  Within the Cambridgeshire Association there …

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What is CNWA?

Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch Association brings together the residents living in the six districts of Cambridgeshire and encourages …

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Partnerships

Our partnerships mean that we have access to skilled professionals who can provide support to our local schemes and offer our members training. As …

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What the Association Provides

The Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch Association: Provides local leadership, strategic direction, advice, governance and guidance to …

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Cambridgeshire NW Association Executive

Current membership of the Executive Committee
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Executive Committee

The Executive Group is formed by up to 18 County Neighbourhood Watch representatives and a police representative acting as a lead for …

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The Association

Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch Association was formed in November 1998 as an Executive Group to promote good citizenship, greater public …

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