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20-848: Christon may refer to: Places [ edit ] Christon, Somerset , a village in Loxton, England Christon Bank , a village in Northumberland, England Surname [ edit ] Lewis Christon (born 1989), English professional footballer Phillip Christon (born 1961), American film director and screenwriter Semaj Christon (born 1992), American professional basketball player Shameka Christon (born 1982), American professional women's basketball player Given name [ edit ] Christon Gray (born 1986), American R&B singer and rapper Christon Tembo (1944-2009), Zambian politician and army commander Topics referred to by

40-477: A Roman or pre-Roman settlement was uncovered at Christon. Christon Court has medieval origins, but the current building dates from the 17th century. In 1954 the village came to national attention when Miss Noreen O'Connor, a nurse , killed Friederika Alwine Maria Buls by "plucking out" her eyes. She was tried for murder and found guilty but insane. The parish council has responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover

60-605: A single tier of local government with responsibility for almost all local government functions within its area including local planning and building control , local roads, council housing , environmental health , markets and fairs, refuse collection , recycling , cemeteries , crematoria , leisure services, parks, and tourism . I is also responsible for education , social services , libraries , main roads, public transport , trading standards , waste disposal and strategic planning, although fire, police and ambulance services are provided jointly with other authorities through

80-497: A weakness as there is a lack of participation from younger generations. Homeownership tends to be conducive to active participation in Neighbourhood Watch groups as homeowners are more likely to invest time and energy into protecting their homes. However, membership demographics are starting to change with a shift in the younger generations towards as cybercrime becomes more relevant to homeowners and renters alike and

100-586: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Christon, Somerset Loxton is a village and civil parish in Somerset , England. It is close to the M5 motorway in the unitary authority of North Somerset . The parish includes the village of Christon and has a population of 214. Loxton takes its name from the Lox Yeo River (once simply known as

120-679: The Avon Fire and Rescue Service , Avon and Somerset Constabulary and the Great Western Ambulance Service . North Somerset's area covers part of the ceremonial county of Somerset but it is administered independently of the non-metropolitan county . Its administrative headquarters is in the town hall in Weston-super-Mare . Between 1 April 1974 and 1 April 1996, it was the Woodspring district of

140-754: The county of Avon . Before 1974 that the parish was part of the Axbridge Rural District . The parish is represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom as part of the Wells and Mendip Hills constituency. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election. The Mendip Way long-distance path passes through the village. The Parish Church of St Andrew in Loxton dates from

160-572: The 11th century and is a Grade II* listed building . The Church of St Mary in Christon dates from the 12th century and has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building , Neighbourhood Watch (UK) Neighbourhood Watch groups work in partnership with the police , corporate companies with aligned values, voluntary organisations and individuals who want to improve their communities. Neighbourhood Watch aims to help people protect themselves and their properties and to reduce

180-580: The Lox), on which it is situated. The village is mentioned in the Domesday book as Lochestone. The parish was part of the Winterstoke Hundred . The village has been populated since Norman times. Old mine-workings on the hills indicate that at one time mining was abundant, probably for calamine , lead , copper and more recently yellow ochre . During the construction of the M5 motorway

200-500: The council's operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, and neighbourhood watch groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, such as the village hall or community centre , playing fields and playgrounds , as well as consulting with

220-566: The country), but they provide structure and cohesion for larger and more active watch schemes. These are typically more active roles to assist the other coordinators, organising coordinator meetings and neighbourhood meetings as well as being an extra link to the local police and Neighbourhood Watch Network. Like all other coordinators, these roles are voluntary and unpaid. Most of these senior roles were historically taken by people who are in their 50s, 60s and 70s. Although they bring experience and maturity to Neighbourhood Watch some may identify it as

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240-490: The district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also of interest to the council. The parish falls within the unitary authority of North Somerset which was created in 1996, as established by the Local Government Act 1992 . It provides

260-464: The fear of crime by means of improved home security, greater vigilance, accurate reporting of suspicious incidents and fostering a community spirit as well as tackling new forms of crime such as cybercrime. In 1964, 28-year-old Kitty Genovese was stabbed in New York outside her apartment. Two weeks after the murder it was rumored that 38 witnesses saw or heard the attack, but none of them called

280-452: The following are suggested as the main duties which coordinators will need to manage. These are the main tasks that would be expected of a coordinator, tasks will vary according to the needs of each individual neighbourhood. Some larger communities will also appoint area (and/or ward) coordinators forming a hierarchy who sit above other coordinators. The roles of the ward and area coordinators are not necessarily authoritative (may vary around

300-400: The help of the whole community. Neighbourhood Watch provides a way for local people to play an important part in addressing this balance and making their communities safer. The role of a Neighbourhood Watch coordinator is to set up and maintain a Neighbourhood Watch scheme within a specific street, neighbourhood or area. Whilst each crime prevention coordinator may develop specific procedures,

320-766: The introduction of social media as a way of connecting communities. Younger generations are more interested in joining the movement and in taking on the roles traditionally done by elder people. Neighbourhood Watch Network is the umbrella charity for Neighbourhood Watch groups across England and Wales. It is funded by the Home Office and other partners and was established in 2007. It manages the official website for Neighbourhood Watch. The site includes crime toolkits, news, resources, campaign materials, inspirational advice and contact information. Neighbourhood Watch schemes have not been universally welcomed. Criticisms include: The highly-acclaimed film Hot Fuzz (2007) satirized

340-473: The police and in many areas, a local Neighbourhood Watch Association. Schemes can vary in size. A volunteer resident coordinator supervises the scheme and liaises with the police and other partners on information, messages and initiatives. It must be recognised that the scheme is a community initiative so success depends on what the members make of it. The police can't deal with the problems and issues arising from crime and anti-social behavior alone; they need

360-573: The police or came to her aid. This motivated a community response and the very first Neighbourhood Watch scheme was set up in New York, and in 1982 the first UK scheme was set up in Mollington, Cheshire by The local Crime Prevention Officer then Sgt Grahame John Andrews and was called Homewatch. From there Neighbourhood Watch grew from strength to strength. Neighbourhood Watch representatives formed local, and wider, structured groups. In 2007, with

380-412: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Christon . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christon&oldid=842800656 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

400-466: The support of the police and the Home Office , the umbrella organisation for the movement, now known as Neighbourhood Watch Network, was established. Their focus was on building local Neighbourhood Watch community groups which liaised with the police and focused on reducing burglary and other home and personal crimes. Neighbourhood Watch schemes are run by their members and are often supported by

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