Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch Association

Weather Forecast

Weather forecast and live data from our Whittlesey weather station and air quality recorder.
Read more...

Community Safety Charter

The Community Safety Charter is a means by which Neighbourhood Watch members, local residents, businesses, and organisations, agree to do whatever …
Read more...

Met Office Twitter

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

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

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…

Read more...
Police Logo

South Cambridgeshire Police Twitter

https://twitter.com/SouthCambsCops

Read more...
Police Logo

Peterborough Police Twitter

https://twitter.com/PboroCops

Read more...
Police Logo

Cambridge Police Twitter

https://twitter.com/CambridgeCops

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

Our Association Constitution

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

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

An Association of Districts

Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch Association (CNWA) is managed by the CNWA Executive Committee. The Association is a not for profit organisation, …
Read more...

Turning warmer, then hot with thunderstorms in the south later next week?

It will turn warmer and drier from the south over the weekend, early next week see some rain but warm, perhaps turning hot for a time in S & E …

Read more...

What this weekend holds: A clear divide between warm south and breezy north

A waving frontal boundary divides the UK on Friday, with a cool Atlantic flow struggling to give way to warmth from the south. It will warm up at …

Read more...

Shade, water breaks and air-con: How 16 World Cup stadiums handle the weather

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off across Canada, Mexico and the USA, with 48 nations competing. How will the weather impact games at the 16 stadium …

Read more...

Showers give way to Atlantic rain on Thursday. Uncertainty about weekend warmth

The weekend does look warmer but cooler air from the north is hampering the surge of heat from the south later this week. Before then, expect heavy,…

Read more...

Gardeners get their rain this week before the weekend turns warm and sunny

The week starts off cool and showery days but will warm up for the weekend. High pressure replaces the lows but does that mean a return to …

Read more...

El Nino strengthens as June 2026 follows a warm but wet path

June 2026 is shaping up to be warm but wet, with changeable south-westerlies dominating so far. High pressure may yet build to the south-east later …

Read more...

Yellow warning of wind affecting London & South East England

Yellow warning of wind affecting London & South East England: Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, Isle of Wight, Kent, Portsmouth, West Sussex valid…

Read more...

Continuing unsettled, cool and changeable this weekend and into next week

Unsettled weather continues into the weekend and through much of next week. Saturday windy and showery across England & Wales, Sunday drier in …

Read more...

More thundery showers this week, windy and showery for the weekend too

A far cry from the hot weather last week, this week brings thunderstorms, gusty winds and much cooler conditions. Not much improvement for the …

Read more...

Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting Central, Tayside & Fife

Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting Central, Tayside & Fife: Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Fife, Perth and Kinross valid from 1400 Tue …

Read more...

Welcome rain for gardeners as showers spread across Britain through the week

Warm air lingers for the first half of this week until a cooler, fresher change before the weekend. Atlantic low pressures bring welcome rain and …

Read more...

Warmest spring on record for England and Wales boosted by late May heatwave

Spring 2026 was the UK's third warmest on record, with England and Wales both experiencing their warmest spring. May 2026 ended with a …

Read more...

Meteorological summer opens with rain, and lowering temperatures

Summer 2026 begins meteorologically with a marked change. After the late May heatwave, Atlantic fronts now bring fresher, unsettled conditions. …

Read more...

An early look ahead at what the UK summer may have in store

Ahead of the full summer forecast, an early look at what summer could have in store. One factor is a developing strong El Nino, which may have some …

Read more...

June 1976 record looks increasingly vulnerable after May's remarkable heat

The UK's May temperature record has been shattered, with 35.1C recorded at Kew Gardens on 26 May 2026 - beating the old 1944 record by over 2C and …

Read more...

Last of the heat lingers in the southeast through Friday before a cooler, showery turn for Sunday

The heat is slowly fading ready for the weekend. SE England holds on longest, but Atlantic low pressure brings changes, with sunshine and showers by…

Read more...

Spectacular thunderstorms last night, one more day of heat before turning cooler over the weekend

Parts of England & Wales saw lively thunderstorms overnight with frequent thunder & lightning. The heat is back today for parts of England, …

Read more...

Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting Wales

Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting Wales: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Powys, …

Read more...

Historic May heatwave will gradually wind down as temperatures retreat from record-breaking levels

After a record breaking hot start to the week, the heat isn't quite over yet. A shift begins on Friday taking its time over the weekend for SE …

Read more...

Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting West Midlands

Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting West Midlands: Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire valid from 1400 Wed 27 May to 2259 Wed 27 May

Read more...

UK May temperature record broken again with 35.1C on Tuesday but a shift for the heat midweek

A provisional new UK May temperature record of 35.1C on Tuesday as the southern heatwave continues but thunderstorms brought dramatic hail. Hot for …

Read more...

Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting East Midlands

Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting East Midlands: Lincolnshire valid from 2100 Tue 26 May to 0100 Wed 27 May

Read more...

Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting North West England

Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting North West England: Cheshire East valid from 1400 Tue 26 May to 2100 Tue 26 May

Read more...

Record-breaking May heatwave continues as 34.8C at Kew smashes previous UK record by two degrees

Tuesday could be even hotter after the May UK record fell on Bank Holiday Monday. This incredible early season heatwave isn't over yet but some …

Read more...

Heatwave breaks May temperature record, could be even hotter on Tuesday

Temperatures in west London today have broken the old May maximum temperature record set in 1944, with 34C in Northolt this afternoon. It could be …

Read more...

Record-challenging heat peaks Monday and Tuesday before changeable but warm pattern takes hold

A Bank Holiday weekend bucking the trend - hot weather is set to grip much of the UK, with the all-time May temperature record of 32.8C under threat…

Read more...

May temperature record of 32.8C from 1944 under threat this Bank Holiday weekend

Heatwave conditions are set to hit parts of England and Wales this Bank Holiday weekend, with temperatures potentially reaching 33-34C on Monday - …

Read more...

An extraordinary leap - Last week 13C to potentially record breaking 33C Bank Holiday weekend

The record for May in the UK is 32.8C, and under threat this Bank Holiday weekend. Temperatures will leap up as many people head to the coast, or …

Read more...

May heatwave on the way, but will it challenge the all-time May maximum temperature?

It looks like heatwave criteria will be met across large parts of England and Wales over the Bank Holiday Weekend, but will the May maximum …

Read more...

A shift to warmer and sunnier weather once this Atlantic rain fades

Before the heat of the Bank Holiday weekend, there is rain and showers for the north and west of the UK. High pressure helps settle things down by …

Read more...

Will there be a heatwave over the Bank Holiday Weekend?

There is speculation that heatwave criteria may be met from Friday and through the Bank Holiday Weekend, but is this looking likely? Read full story…

Read more...

Temperatures rise into the twenties ahead of Bank Holiday weekend, with thunderstorms possible from Friday

Temperatures set to surge into the twenties later this week as high pressure builds, bringing warmth and sunshine before the Bank Holiday weekend - …

Read more...

Warming up steadily before the Bank Holiday weekend but more showers to start the week

Temperatures are set to climb steadily reaching the high 20s Celsius by the end of the week. However, rain and heavy showers come first. Read full …

Read more...

High 20s likely next week as winds swing from northerly to southerly

After a cool spell below even 20th-century averages, a marked warm-up is on the way - turning very warm, perhaps hot, by the second half of next …

Read more...

Mixed weekend ahead with showers and sunny spells before warmer air arrives next week

The chilly northerly will finally ease this weekend as Atlantic systems move in. We have to wait until next week for the warmth, with bright spells …

Read more...

Chilly this week, but there are signs of increasingly warmer weather next week

It feels like early March than May this week, with chilly northerly winds and hail showers, but there are signs of summer warmth on the horizon …

Read more...

Persistent northerly keeps the UK cool and showery through the rest of this week

Heavy showers, with the risk of hail and thunderstorms, spread across the UK on midweek as a cold northerly flow from the Arctic persists. Enjoy any…

Read more...

Late frost risk and severe Balkan thunderstorms as cold air sweeps into Europe

Late frost warnings concerning growers in mainlnad Europe too. More showers for the Canary Islands and storm chasing in southern USA. Read full …

Read more...

Gardeners beware of frosts, hail and cold winds this week

Surges of arctic air this week will bring the risk of overnight frost where skies clear, which combined with cold winds and a risk of hail from …

Read more...

Unseasonably cool week ahead, with daytime showers and chilly nights

After a warm Saturday in the south, turning cooler for all on Sunday leading into a cool week ahead, with cold nights. Arctic air arriving from the …

Read more...

Arctic sea ice near record lows as northerly air masses head for the UK next week

May has started cooler and more unsettled than April, but less so than expected. Two northerly blasts are due next week, bringing frost risks and …

Read more...

Weekend split as frontal boundary divides warm south from chilly north before cooler air wins out

A weekend of contrasts ahead, with warmth in the south possibly reaching the low twenties on Saturday but cooler further north. There will be a band…

Read more...

Election day forecast: chilly start giving way to milder southerly air with well scattered showers

A nippy start for early bird voters but warming through the day as winds turn to the south. Showers for some but many areas stay dry. Here's your …

Read more...

A mixed midweek with frost risk and scattered showers before Friday warms

After the coldest May night since 2021, the frost risks shifts to eastern England. Showers interrupt a lot of fair, bright weather with a southerly …

Read more...

Scattered May showers and a touch of frost after a very dry April for SE Britain

Cooler air from the north brings the risk of frost. A scattering of showers in the next few days. Plus, a look back at a mixed Bank Holiday weekend…

Read more...

Reducing the Risk of Fuel Theft

In uncertain times, it is especially important to take sensible precautions to protect fuel stored on your property.
Read more...

Five Simple Steps - Community Groups

Nobody knows your community as well as you do and you are best placed to make a real difference to people’s lives. Here are five quick-win steps you …
Read more...

Extra Time Hub -Yaxley

If you are retired or semi-retired why not go along to the new Extra Time Hub in Yaxley? It runs every Friday from 10am – 12 noon at Austin Hall, …

Read more...

Extra Time Hub - Buckden

If you are retired or semi-retired why not go along to the new Extra Time Hub in Buckden? It runs every Friday from 10am – 12 noon at Buckden …

Read more...

Extra Time Hub - Huntingdon

If you are retired or semi-retired why not go along to the new Extra Time Hub in Huntingdon? It runs every Wednesday from 10am - 12 noon at St …

Read more...

Extra Time Hubs

If you are retired or semi-retired why not go along to one of the new Extra Time Hubs in Huntingdon, Yaxley or Buckden? They run in: Huntingdon…

Read more...

Five Simple Steps for Parish Councils

Nobody knows your community as well as you do and you are best placed to make a real difference to people’s lives. Here are five quick-win steps you …
Read more...

Your Guide to Scams following Bereavement

The death of a loved one is an emotional and stressful experience and, sadly, there are people who try to take advantage of this. If you have …
Read more...

Scams and Rogue Trader Aide Memoire

Keep this document handy to refer to should service users ask you for information or advice about scams and rogue traders.
Read more...

Our News - NW Newsletters

Our News a collection of the the most recent monthly newsletters from Neighbourhood Watch Network.
Read more...

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 …

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

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…

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

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 …

Read more...

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…
Read more...

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…

Read more...

Social Media Accounts Hacked

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

Read more...

Energy Support

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

Action Fraud Tweets

Tweets from Action Fraud
Read more...

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 …
Read more...

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…
Read more...

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 …

Read more...

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 …

Read more...

Cambridgeshire Alert Software

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

Read more...

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 …

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

Setting up a Scheme

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

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

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.  …

Read more...

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 …

Read more...

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 …

Read more...

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. ​ …

Read more...

Heritage Crime

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

Read more...

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 …

Read more...

Terrorism

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

Read more...

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. …

Read more...

Modern Slavery

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

Read more...

Serious Violence

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

Read more...

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 …

Read more...

County Lines

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

Read more...

Domestic Abuse

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

Read more...

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.

Read more...

Antisocial Behaviour

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

Read more...

Dog Theft

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

Read more...

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 …

Read more...

Burglary

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

Read more...

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 …

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

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 …

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

Memorandum Police and CNWA

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

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

Memorandum NWN and CNWA

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

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

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 …
Read more...
Police Logo

East Cambridgeshire Police Twitter

https://twitter.com/EastCambsCops

Read more...
Police Logo

Huntingdonshire Police Twitter

https://twitter.com/HuntsCops

Read more...
Police Logo

Fenland Police Twitter

https://twitter.com/FenCops

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

Hang Up on Fraud

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

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

Street Signs -Town and Country Planning Regulations

The Class 10 guidance for erecting NW street and similar signs.
Read more...

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…

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

What Does an Association Do?

Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch Association plays a vital role in supporting and developing local Neighbourhood Watch groups.
Read more...

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, …

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

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 …

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

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…

Read more...

Our Values

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

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

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 …

Read more...

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 …

Read more...

Reducing Loneliness

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

Read more...

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 …

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

Grants for NW Groups

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

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

Street Signs Guidance

The latest guidance instructions (effective January 2024) for obtaining authorisation, planning, siting, installation and purchasing from …
Read more...

South Cambridgeshire Local Policing Area

Information on which wards are included in this local policing area and the Association Representative(s).
Read more...

Peterborough Local Policing Area

Information on which wards are included in this local policing area and the Association Representative(s).
Read more...

Huntingdonshire Local Policing Area

Information on which wards are included in this local policing area and the Association Representative(s).
Read more...

Fenland Local Policing Area

Information on which wards are included in this local policing area and the Association Representative(s).
Read more...

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 …
Read more...

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 …
Read more...

East Cambridgeshire Local Policing Area

Information on which wards are included in this local policing area and the Association Representative(s).
Read more...

Cambridge Local Policing Area

Information on which wards are included in this local policing area and the Association Representative(s).
Read more...

How to Launch a NW Scheme or Group

Launching a new Neighbourhood Scheme or Group is in fact exceptionally easy. 
Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

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 …

Read more...

More Roles for Volunteers

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

Read more...

What is CNWA?

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

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

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 …

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

What the Association Provides

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

Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

Cambridgeshire NW Association Executive

Current membership of the Executive Committee
Read more...
Neighbourhood Watch Logo

Executive Committee

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

Read more...
NW Logo

The Association

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

Read more...