What is discussed at CAT Meetings?

• Is there a time limit on emergency vehicles' sirens (are they allowed to be on after a certain time, or should it be just the lights)?

• Is it a crime for people to park on the pavement or a grass verge?

• What number should I use to call the police?

• What is the 101 number and is it still in use?

• Who are Traffic Wardens employed by and what hours do they work?
• What organisations are invited to attend the CAT meetings?
• Who can I contact about speeding issues?

• Parking during school drop off and pick up times is very bad, what can be done?

• What is the point in reporting a 'minor' crime such as a wing mirror being broken, when all I get is a crime reference number?

• How can I find out who my local Councillor is?
• How often are the streets cleaned? 
• How often is the grass cut in public areas? 
• How often are play areas inspected? 
• Is it a crime to drop litter?
• How can I find out how much money has been spent from the CAT fund?
• What is fly tipping and how can I report it?
• Where can I report graffiti?
• Useful links
• Where can I find out about recycling?

Is there a time limit on emergency vehicles' sirens (are they allowed to be on after a certain time, or should it be just the lights)?

No, there is no 'time limit' on sirens.  Crew members use their discretion when it is later in the evening and early hours of the morning.

Is it a crime for people to park on the pavement or a grass verge?

If it is causing an obstruction, it could be considered a 'crime' and the police could issue a penalty ticket.  You should call the police on 0845 045 4545. If the car is parked on double yellow lines, a parking ticket can be issued by the Council.  Please call Fareham Borough Council on 01329 236100.

What number should I use to call the police?

The general number is 0845 045 4545.  If it is an emergency call 999.  If it is a low level crime or community safety issue call 101.  

What is the 101 number and is it still in use?

101 is a 24-hour number provided by your police and local council to deal with community safety issues, including certain non-emergency crime, policing and anti-social behaviour.  Yes it is still in use in Hampshire.  More information can be found on www.101.gov.uk (this is an external hyperlink)

Who are Traffic Wardens employed by and what hours do they work?

Civil Enforcement Officers are employed by Fareham Borough Council.  There are currently eleven Civil Enforcement Officers employed covering a seven day shift system including early mornings, evenings and weekends.  More information about Parking Enforcement

What organisations are invited to attend the CAT meetings?

Many organisations and groups are sent information about the CAT meetings.  Police, Primary Care Trust, Road Traffic Police, Councillors, Highways, Hampshire County Council, local user groups, Neighbourhood Watch are just some of the groups who are informed about each round of meetings.

Who can I contact about speeding issues?

The Road Traffic Police.  They can be contacted on 0845 045 4545 or email rpu.community@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

Parking during school drop off and pick up times is very bad, what can be done?

As long as the cars are taxed, insured and have an MOT they can legally park on the road.  If they are causing an obstruction, you can call the police on 0845 045 4545.  The best thing to do is contact the school and highlight the problem with specific details.  The police and traffic wardens are aware of the parking issues near local schools and are continously monitoring it.  Working together with the schools is the way forward.

What is the point in reporting a 'minor' crime such as a wing mirror being broken, when all I get is a crime reference number?

Reporting all crime is important.  If 'minor' crimes are not reported then the police can not see a pattern occurring and will not be able to monitor the situation before it becomes a bigger crime. 

How can I find out who my local Councillor is?

Your local Councillor can be found in your copy of Fareham Today publication or please check your ward map.   If you are still not sure please telephone your local CATs Officer on 01329 263100 or email cats@fareham.gov.uk

How often are the streets cleaned? 

Hampshire County Council is the legal owner of all adopted roads and pavements within the Borough.  Fareham Borough Council clean these areas on their behalf under the terms of an agency agreement, to a standard according to the Environmental Protection Act 1990.  Adopted roads and footpaths are cleaned once every ten working days.  More information about Street Cleaning

How often is the grass cut in public areas? 

Grass cutting is carried out between March and November on all council managed and adopted land, which includes highway verges, public spaces and Council housing areas. Further details are available from the Grounds Maintenance Manager in the Department of Customer Services, Street Scene Division on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

How often are play areas inspected? 

Equipment is checked by qualified inspectors on a weekly basis (minimum) to ensure that equipment is functional, secure and safe.  In addition to this, all play areas are visited at least twice a week to carry out appropriate cleansing operations, such as litter collection.  Play areas may be visited in addition to the above frequencies during heavy use such as school holidays and after reported vandalism.  Some popular sites are visited on five occasions per week.  More information on play parks

Is it a crime to drop litter?

Fareham Borough Council has established an Enforcement Team to further improve the standard of cleanliness and appearance of the Borough.  Through patrols of the streets, public places and parks within the Borough and by direct intervention by the Enforcement Team Officers, the team will bring about an improvement in the street scene and the environment, by positively dealing with "envirocrime" issues such as litter, dog fouling, fly-tipping, fly posting, graffiti, abandoned vehicles and other environmental defacement and related issues.  The Enforcement Team will be adopting a firm approach to the enforcement of legislation by the service of fixed penalty notices (FPNs).  More information about litter enforcement

How can I get a copy of the minutes from a CAT meeting?

If you would like copies of minutes from previous meetings and additional meetings, please email cats@fareham.gov.uk or call the CAT officers on 01329 236100

What is fly tipping and how can I report it?

Fly tipping is when rubbish is not disposed of in the correct manor (i.e. bags of rubbish left on the side of the road).  It can be reported to Fareham Borough Council on 01329 236100. 

More information on fly tipping enforcement

Where can I report graffiti?

You can call the 101 number or Fareham Borough Council on 01329 263100

Useful links

Hampshire Police www.hampshire.police.uk (this is an external hyperlink)

Community Action Fareham www.farehamaction.org.uk (this is an external hyperlink)

101 www.101.gov.uk (this is an external hyperlink)