Local News and Events

Please see below this week’s shared information briefing. The next bulletin will be issued on 18 January 2024. 

If you would like to share information through this bulletin, please contact community.services@hertsmere.gov.uk.

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Calls to police linked to the conflict in the Middle East remain at pre-October 7 levels and no related crimes have been recorded during the last period.

Local officers continue to monitor the situation and remain on hand to respond to any issues or concerns as needed.

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Community Security Trust

Antisemitic incidents continue to be reported and the current situation continues to bring about community feelings of vulnerability and concern. We are grateful for the partnership we have with the Police and I know the community appreciate their hard work.

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Hertsmere Borough Council

Mental Health Services
The following services are available to residents of Hertsmere to support their mental health.    

• The TogetherAll, which is an online anonymous mental health community monitored by professionals. It offers a range of support, courses and advice. Hertfordshire residents over 16 can register for free – just select ‘my area is registered’ and enter your postcode.
• NHS Every Mind Matters – Get expert advice and practical tips, try the ‘How are you? quiz or create a tailored self-care plan to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Five ways to good mental wellbeing & Islam– includes translated and printable versions.  
• Five ways to good mental wellbeing & Judaism– includes numerous references to Jami (see below), the specialist provider of mental health services for the Jewish community. 
• Jami – provides mental health support to the Jewish Community
• Herts Mind Network – provide services including peer support, group activities, counselling and a crisis helpline. Provided online, over the phone or from Number 10 on Leeming Road, Borehamwood.
• Hertfordshire County Council have produced a mental health resource booklet providing information about services available in the community. Should anyone wish to order physical copies of this, please contact services@hertsmere.gov.uk.
• The Church of England have pulled together a set of 13 reflections to support good mental health. www.churchofengland.org
• Young Minds have released some specific advice aimed at young people who are worried about the conflict in the Middle East: Mental Health Advice | The Conflict in the Middle East | YoungMinds

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🚗💨 Traffic flows are still 5% below pre COVID levels.

This is just one statistic from the newly published 2023 Traffic and Transport Data Report. Head to www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/TTDR and dive into the full report now!. 🚀✨

Your insights and feedback matter. Take a moment to review the report and share your thoughts to shape future transport strategies.🌟🛣️

Key Headlines Include:

1. Traffic volume increased up by 7.4% from 2021 to 2022, but still down by 4.8% compared to before COVID in 2019.
2. There are now more vans on the road than ever before, up by 4.7% between 2019 and 2022.
3. 2.2% of journeys involve cycling in 2022, either as the entire journey or as part of the journey.
4. Walking is the primary mode of travel for journeys shorter than 1 mile, accounting for 76.0% in 2022.
5. 75% of people want to see less traffic in their area in a survey conducted in 2023.
6. 83% of people support proposals to make it easier for children to walk, cycle or scoot in a survey conducted in 2023.
7. Hertfordshire recorded 17.5 million bus passenger journeys in 2021/22, showing an increase of 69% from the low point during the 2020/21 pandemic period.
8. In 2021/22, rail passenger journeys in Hertfordshire surged by 158%, rebounding from the low point during the 2020/21 pandemic period.
9. Electric Vehicle (EV) ownership is growing but still low, with 3.3% of households having fully electric cars in 2022.

🔥☕Warm Space / Coffee Morning🔥☕

Church of St Anthony of Padua, 22 The Crosspath, Radlett, WD7 8HN. Every Wednesday 10am – 2pm

If you are a child or young person, or a parent/carer of one, we need your help! We want to hear from children and young people (aged 5 – 25) and their parents/carers about what we are and are not doing to help at the moment, and how we can make things better.

The purpose of this survey is to understand what services you think are available to you and if you know how to or want to access them. And if you don’t, then what we can do to improve things for you.  The survey is completely anonymous but to thank you for your time, if you wish to share your email address, your name will be entered into a prize draw to win a £25 Amazon Voucher!!

Your information will not be shared with anybody outside Hertfordshire County Council’s Children & Young People’s Mental Health Services. 

The survey is now open and you will have until 3^rd January to complete it.

There are two surveys, please click on the relevent link below;

Please see below this week’s shared information briefing. The next bulletin will be issued on 4 January 2024. Each organisation’s social media channels are linked below. Please follow these as trusted sources of information. 

If you would like to share information through this bulletin, please contact community.services@hertsmere.gov.uk.

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Calls to police in relation to the conflict in the Middle East have continued to remain low over the past fortnight.

We’ve received three calls which have been swiftly resolved by officers providing advice and reassurance. Two non-crime hate incidents have been reported, as well as one public order offence – all relating to antisemitism.

Reassurance patrols have also been taking place during Chanukah and no issues have been raised.

As always, if you are worried about anything, become a victim of hate crime or witness any activity which you believe to be suspicious, please get in touch. We have specialist officers who can provide support and advice.

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Community Security Trust

For the period 7 October 2023 to 13 December 2023, there have been 2,093 antisemitic incidents in the UK. Out of this, 66 have been in Hertfordshire.

This is still making the community feel vulnerable. We are grateful for the partnership we have with the Police and I know the community appreciate their hard work.

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Hertsmere Borough Council

European Mayors’ Summit against Antisemitism

The Mayor of Hertsmere, Cllr Chris Myers, represented the borough at the European Mayors’ Summit against Antisemitism in Dortmund, Germany, at the end of November.  The Mayor was joined by the Leader of Hertsmere Borough Council, Cllr Jeremy Newmark and the Deputy Leader, Cllr Paul Richards.  The summit, attended by mayors and civic leaders from across Europe, the Middle East and beyond, focussed on the key role public bodies can play in tackling antisemitism and fostering cultural diversity.   Further information on the visit can be found in this news release.

Mental Health Services
The following services are available to residents of Hertsmere to support their mental health.    

• The TogetherAll, which is an online anonymous mental health community monitored by professionals. It offers a range of support, courses and advice. Hertfordshire residents over 16 can register for free – just select ‘my area is registered’ and enter your postcode.
• NHS Every Mind Matters – Get expert advice and practical tips, try the ‘How are you? quiz or create a tailored self-care plan to support your mental health and wellbeing
• The Five Ways to Wellbeing – feel happier, more positive and able to get the most from life
• Jami – provides mental health support to the Jewish Community
• Herts Mind Network – provide services including peer support, group activities, counselling and a crisis helpline. Provided online, over the phone or from Number 10 on Leeming Road, Borehamwood.
• Hertfordshire County Council have produced a mental health resource booklet providing information about services available in the community. Should anyone wish to order physical copies of this, please contact services@hertsmere.gov.uk.
• The Church of England have pulled together a set of 13 reflections to support good mental health. www.churchofengland.org
• Young Minds have released some specific advice aimed at young people who are worried about the conflict in the Middle East: Mental Health Advice | The Conflict in the Middle East | YoungMinds

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Events and training in the borough

Faith Security Training

The Home Office has launched the Faith Security Training project, a new security awareness training offer for faith communities. This scheme has been developed in consultation with other government departments and experts from security and policing partners, and it will be a free learning resource for faith communities, with the aim of raising awareness of security risks and how to respond to them.

The Home Office is piloting face-to-face delivery sessions, and is encouraging members of faith communities, particularly people in positions of leadership or responsibility for security at places of worship, to attend and provide feedback on the content and delivery.

The Faith Security Training course is designed to equip participants with essential skills to enhance the security and safety in their places of worship. Participating in the pilot will give participants the chance to contribute their expertise and materially shape the project, ensuring it is as effective as it can be at helping keep communities safe when the project is rolled out more widely.

People interested in attending one of the pilot sessions will need to complete the expression of interest form here. If you have any questions or would like to speak with someone directly, please contact 03301 75 69 62 or email FaithSecurityBooking@cdsds.uk

Please see below this week’s shared information briefing. The next bulletin will be issued on 14 December. Each organisation’s social media channels are linked below. Please follow these as trusted sources of information. 

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Over the past seven days, zero hate crimes or incidents have been recorded across Hertsmere in relation to the conflict in the Middle East.

We continue to monitor the situation and officers remain on hand to respond to any issues or concerns as needed. As always, if you are worried about anything, become a victim of hate crime or witness any activity which you believe to be suspicious, please get in touch. We have specialist officers who can provide support and advice.

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Community Security Trust

For the period 7 October 2023 to 27 November 2023, there have been 1,675 antisemitic incidents in the UK. Out of this, 56 have been in Hertfordshire.

This is still making the community feel vulnerable. We are grateful for the partnership we have with the Police and I know the community appreciate their hard work.

CST_UK | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree

Hertsmere Borough Council

Mental Health Services
The following services are available to residents of Hertsmere to support their mental health.    

• The TogetherAll, which is an online anonymous mental health community monitored by professionals. It offers a range of support, courses and advice. Hertfordshire residents over 16 can register for free – just select ‘my area is registered’ and enter your postcode.
• NHS Every Mind Matters – Get expert advice and practical tips, try the ‘How are you? quiz or create a tailored self-care plan to support your mental health and wellbeing
• The Five Ways to Wellbeing – feel happier, more positive and able to get the most from life
• Jami – provides mental health support to the Jewish Community
• Herts Mind Network – provide services including peer support, group activities, counselling and a crisis helpline. Provided online, over the phone or from Number 10 on Leeming Road, Borehamwood.
• Hertfordshire County Council have produced a mental health resource booklet providing information about services available in the community. Should anyone wish to order physical copies of this, please contact services@hertsmere.gov.uk.
• The Church of England have pulled together a set of 13 reflections to support good mental health. www.churchofengland.org
• Young Minds have released some specific advice aimed at young people who are worried about the conflict in the Middle East: Mental Health Advice | The Conflict in the Middle East | YoungMinds

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Events and training in the borough

#BRINGTHEMHOME Vigil – Friday 8 December

All faith and community leaders, along with their communities, are invited to join the #BRINGTHEMHOME vigil taking place on Friday 8 December from 9.30 to 9.45am at Keystone Passage, Borehamwood Shopping Park.  The vigil is to help spread awareness and call for the immediate and unconditional release of all the hostages.  Attendees will be joined by Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, KBE and Oliver Dowden CBE MP and are encouraged to bring shoes or trainers to tie with balloons – balloons will be provided. For more information contact Josh Moont, Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue Chair.

Human Rights Day Celebration – Sunday 10 December

St Michaels and All Angels Church is hosting community thanksgiving service for the 75^th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Paris, and December 10th 1948. Further details are in the poster below.

Faith Security Training

The Home Office has launched the Faith Security Training project, a new security awareness training offer for faith communities. This scheme has been developed in consultation with other government departments and experts from security and policing partners, and it will be a free learning resource for faith communities, with the aim of raising awareness of security risks and how to respond to them.

The Home Office is piloting face-to-face delivery sessions, and is encouraging members of faith communities, particularly people in positions of leadership or responsibility for security at places of worship, to attend and provide feedback on the content and delivery.

The Faith Security Training course is designed to equip participants with essential skills to enhance the security and safety in their places of worship. Participating in the pilot will give participants the chance to contribute their expertise and materially shape the project, ensuring it is as effective as it can be at helping keep communities safe when the project is rolled out more widely.

People interested in attending one of the pilot sessions will need to complete the expression of interest form here. If you have any questions or would like to speak with someone directly, please contact 03301 75 69 62 or email FaithSecurityBooking@cdsds.uk