Defibrillator disappearance from Pollards Hill Park Main Entrance

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The defib has been removed by someone who hasn't been registered on the LAS (London Ambulance Service) Circuit.  If it had been taken for an emergency, we had hoped it had helped the situation and the individual concerned.

Regrettably, the defibrillator has not been returned to its housing nor have we had any sitings reported of people tampering with the Defib box. The issue has now been reported as a theft to Police.

"Tampering with or stealing a defibrillator is a serious offense that can lead to prosecution and a criminal record. It is considered a criminal act due to the potential to put lives at risk by making this life-saving equipment inaccessible during a medical emergency"

If you have any information, please contact the Police on 101 or email the PHRA using phraenquiries@gmail.com

FREE LIFESAVING TRAINING WITH LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE

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On Friday 28th March a group of 10 residents had the first Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Defibrillator course with the London Ambulance Service (LAS) which was held at Norbury Methodist Church Hall and arranged by the PHRA for local residents. The training event was well presented by Paramedic/ First Responder Julie Whitehead; the training was fun and we all had the opportunity to practice CPR and defibrillator use.

This event emphasised the importance of early intervention when someone collapses and is in need of help. This training is to give confidence to everyone to deal with emergency situations. In some countries, Basic Life Support (BLS) /CPR training is compulsory on the curriculum in schools and colleges but sadly not in the UK. Some of us are lucky enough to have BLS courses through our place of work but very few. If you have missed Friday’s training and would like training or want more information, the LAS hase drop-in events in London throughout the year. Ask yourself, IF SOMEONE COLLAPSED OR IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT, WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO ?? The average time for an emergency ambulance to arrive in London is 7 mins - the body needs oxygen & circulation within 4 mins for the chances of the person surviving. Something to think about !

https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/getting-involved/become-a-london-lifesaver/free-training-events/

Norbury and Pollards Hill Ward Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) – Upcoming Events

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Cuppa with a Coppa - Friday 18th October 2024 - 14:00-15:00 - Norbury Cafe & Restaurant, 1329 London Road, SW16 4AU

Community Speed Watch - Friday 25th October 2024 - 15:00-16:00 - Meet at Norbury Crescent junction with Ederline Avenue

Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) Walk and Talk - Tuesday 29th October 2024 - 17:00-18:00 - Meet outside of Lahori Style Barbers, 1468 London Road, SW16 4BU

Ward Panel Meeting - Thursday 14th November 2024 - 19:00-20:00 - Norbury Methodist Church, 2a Pollards Hill North, SW16 4NL

 We will also be conducting high visibility patrols on Halloween (31st October 2024) so please do feel free to join us or stop us for a chat on this date.

We hope to see you at these events

Norbury and Pollards Hill Ward - Community Speed Watch

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To all Ward Residents,

Our local Norbury & Pollards Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) would like to invite you to a Community Speed Watch.

Please see the details below.

Date: Friday 25th October 2024
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: Norbury Crescent, junction with Ederline Avenue

 

Please do let them know if you are planning on coming along, even just to learn how to use the speed camera!

Contacts:

Hannah.Collins@met.police.uk

NorburyPollardsHillSNT@met.police.uk

 

Defibrillator installed @ Pollards Hill Park

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Following a campaign driven by our vice chair, in conjunction with Cllr Scott Roche (Cabinet member for streets and Environment) and Croydon council officers. We are pleased to report that a community defibrillator has now been installed at Pollards Hill Park. The equipment is sponsored by FM Conway and supplied and fitted by Code Blue CPR. This life saving equipment increases survivability during a cardiac arrest event. A huge thanks goes to everyone involved in making this project a reality.

links:

https://codebluecpr.co/

www.fmconway.co.uk

Join Us for a Litter-Free Norbury Event on September 21st!

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Hello Norbury!

We are excited to announce our next community event hosted by Litter Free Norbury! 🎉

Litter Free Norbury is hosting another clean-up event, and we’d love for you to be part of it! Let’s work together to keep our community clean and tidy

Event Details:

·        🗓️ Date: Saturday, 21st September 2024

·        ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Meet-up/registration at 9:45 AM)

·        📍 Meeting Point: In front of Tesco Express Garage

·        🧤 Equipment: Bags and loan of equipment provided

Be part of the change you want to see in our neighbourhood! Let’s make South Norbury shine together. 🌟

For more information and to stay updated on our community efforts, visit our website: www.litterfreenorbury.org

Together, we can create the clean and tidy environment we all deserve! 🌿

Another win for PHRA members - The Brambles

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The Pollards Hill perennial development site at 18 Pollards Hill West, has been refused by development management of Croydon’s local authority, following the end of the public consultation period. (further details on our Planning page)

We looked at the scheme and we agreed with the resident members, the scheme was inappropriate. The reasons for refusal are plentiful and the scheme can be adequately summed up as, not policy compliant.

Congratulations and a huge thanks must go to the resident members who worked on the detailed technical objections and to those of you who submitted your comments during the public consultation period.

A special Thank you to Cllr Neal, Chair of Planning, for the swift Chairs referral of interest and to our local Cllr Griffith, for his offer to speak at committee, on our behalf.

Lastly a thank you to the development management team @ Croydon, often vilified for doing their jobs, that took the time to carefully consider the public consultation comments and form the only logical conclusion, scheme refusal.