As proud beach hut owners, nothing can be worse than finding out that our precious hut has been the target of some form of crime. One significant benefit of being a member of the SBHOA is that as soon as an incident is reported to the security officer - Steve Puxley on 07780 760877, the hut owner will be swiftly contacted and informed of the circumstances, particularly important where a hut has been badly damaged. We are unable to provide this service to non members!

 

There are many signs along the promenade, and on many huts, encouraging passers by, dog walkers, joggers, cyclists etc., to report anything suspicious in the vicinity of the huts. We also encourage hut owners, upon visiting their own huts, to take a few minutes and check on other huts in the vicinity. We do ask owners to consider allowing a warning sign to be fitted to their hut, free of charge, so if you are interested please call Steve Puxley on 07780 760877.

 

Contact numbers - If you witness a serious crime occurring, such as a break-in or vandalism phone 101 immediately. If you require urgent assistance, for example if a crime is being committed ask for the Control Area. If you are reporting a past incident ask for the crime bureaux. Whichever option you choose, please remember to call Steve Puxley our security officer on 07780 760877

 

The role of the Security Officer within the SBHOA, currently Steve Puxley, fills several functions:-

• To provide information and education to members, that will help improve hut security against break in, theft, vandalism and other forms of anti social behaviour (ASB).

• To help ensure incidents, both occurring and occurred are, where appropriate, reported to the police and/or other local agencies.

• To keep good records of incidents affecting the beach huts, so that trends can be identified and measures taken to combat going forward.

• To regularly liaise with the local police, the SBC Foreshore team, neighbourhood watch police, and the joint police/SBC Youth Street Engagement team.