FAQ

Will I be fined if I have not yet received my licence?

Answer:: You will not be fined if you can show proof of submission of an application.

How long is the licence valid for?

Answer:: A dog walker licence is valid for 1 year from the date of issue. You must apply to renew your Licence before it expires.

What does the £240 fee cover?

Answer:: The annual fee has been set at this amount due to the operational needs to run the licensing scheme. It ensures compliance with safety and welfare standards. It covers the costs and time spent to issue the licence and is benchmarked against other local authorities to ensure it is reasonable.

Can I pay by instalments?

Answer:: It is not possible to pay by instalments. A licence is only issued after we are paid in full with a completed application form and the required supporting evidence.

As a NHW member and coordinator, what training do I need?

Answer:: As an ordinary NHW member, you will not need any formal training. As a coordinator, again very little training as help and support is provided on an ongoing basis by Tower Hamlets Neighbourhood Watch Association.

What is the role of the police?

Answer:

Watches are not police-run groups. It is important to build a close working partnership with your local police such as the Safer Neighbourhood Team, and share with them all information relating to crime and other incidents in your area.

The police can provide information on the latest crime figures, operational support as well as crime prevention advice, whereas Watch members can provide valuable information and knowledge about the neighbourhood. Together, we have a powerful tool to tackle crime

What is OWL?

Answer:: Online Watch Link (OWL) is a community alert messaging system used by Tower Hamlets police, council and NHW to help reduce crime and to keep residents informed of what’s going on locally.

Where can I get Community Watch street signs and window stickers?

Answer:: Generally, street signs can be obtained from the Tower Hamlets Neighbourhood Watch Association.

What do I have to do?

Answer:

Discuss your plan with your neighbours and the local police. Your neighbours must agree to participate and support the Watch. Then, you and your neighbours need to appoint a coordinator(s) whose job is to get scheme members working together.

Coordinators and members regularly talk about crime and disorder problems in the neighbourhood and how to best tackle them. Coordinators also stay in close contact with the local police to share information and to seek advice. The role, although not overly demanding is important as a Watch coordinator may be the only way to reach the elderly and vulnerable people on their Watch.

What is Community/Neighbourhood Watch?

Answer:

Neighbourhood Watch, is one of the biggest and most successful crime prevention schemes ever. At its most basic level, it is a system where a group of neighbours get together with the police and other agencies to reduce local crime and disorder (and perceptions of crime) in the bid to make your neighbourhood a safe and better place to live, work and play.

It's also about building community spirit and good relations. In London, we have expanded the reach to include the whole community, members of watches included.

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