Dear resident,

Please be vigilant with people knocking on your door asking if you need work doing such as tree cutting, driveways jet washed, gutters clearing or scrap collecting. 

There have been some unfortunate cases where verbal agreements have been made and when it comes time to pay there has been a large increase in the cost or once money has been handed over there has been some disagreement over how much has been paid followed by demands for more money. 

There are cases where people are being targeted due to being vulnerable or being seen as an easy target leading to repeat visits and ongoing issues. Please be vigilant and help check on your neighbours if you see someone in this situation and if in doubt contact the police either via 101 or 999 if an emergency. 

We would always advise that if someone knocks  on your door asking if you need work to be done, do not agree to anything there and then, tell them that you will think about it and then speak to someone you trust whether it be family, friend or neighbour. There is no obligation to agree to something on the spot and it is always better to ensure they are a trustworthy company before agreeing. 

Please remember to stay safe, never agree on the spot, ask someone to help check the company and if you feel threatened call 999.

Thank you.