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Central SRA

Special Rating Area in Central, Port Elizabeth

Weekly Security Report from Algoa Security

 

Please find herewith a report on activity the past week ending Sunday 3 May 2020

We have picked up an increase of movement into the area especially during the day; this being a

direct result of shelters not having space for the homeless, resulting in them streaming back into

the area. Many of the old faces are back and some new faces have been identified.

 

A shack was demolished at the Park in the Fort during the day on the 28th of April. While on foot

patrol in the area that same night, our Responders discovered the shack was again erected during

the course of the evening. The shack was again broken down and the vagrants ushered out of the

area. It is imperative that Metro SAPS assist with the regulations of the by-laws in order to avoid

an influx of vagrants and shacks in the area.

 

Batteries were stolen from EH Walton early in the week; the suspects all seem to favor the

bushes bordering Baakens as an escape route. Although several shacks have been demolished in

the area by the authorities the past few months, indications are there that shacks are again

popping up. A resident staying in South End which overlooks the Baakens area picked up

movement in the bushes and we have relayed the information to SAPS.

 

Although we have seen a decrease of crime in the first three weeks of lock down there has been a

sudden spike in crime the past two weeks in all the Sectors.

This can be a direct result of:

1) Criminals being released on parole (we have arrested one a week ago in Cape Road breaking into a property, having being released on patrol a few days earlier and he claims to stay in Central)

 

2) Stolen goods being sold for drugs

Hunger is not a factor as Healing hands is providing soup daily for the homeless and needy

 

Constant visibility is a big factor, and when not using the vehicle the Responders do foot patrol in the area.

The cell phone is manned between 18h00 and 06h00 and any suspicious activity must please be

reported to the Responders on 079 537 4679.  Should residents wish to not implicate themselves by reporting

criminal activities on the group, we recommend they send such information directly to the phone.

All information received is treated confidentially.

5 May 2020 12:38 pm Filed Under: News

Central SRA at Work….even during lock down

The Central SRA have engaged Algoa Security to assist with crime control during the lock down.

Algoa Security have a dedicated patrol vehicle monitoring Central crime hot spots from 18h00 to 06h00 daily.

Should you experience any incidents you can whatsapp or contact the dedicated patrol on 079 537 4679.

21 April 2020 12:49 pm Filed Under: News

WATER SHUTDOWN – CENTRAL

Dear Ward 5 Resident,

This email serves to advise that a drop test will be conducted in Central on Thursday, 12 September 2019 between 09h00 and 16h00.

The water will thus have to be turned off in order for the said test to be done.
Please refer to the attachment to see the affected area.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused.

11 September 2019 8:52 am Filed Under: News

Clean up and Awareness Campaign Plan


Residents are urged to join up the clean up and awareness campaign scheduled for FRIDAY 12 July 2019

5 July 2019 8:56 am Filed Under: News

Central SRA to be Nelson Mandela Bay’s Second

7 MAY 2019 BY ALAN STRATON   ADD YOUR COMMENT

It has been a long haul for the Central Special Rating Area* but well worth the effort.

The Central SRA announced today that out of a target of 1 320 Consents required from property owners the consents to the establishment thereof have now reached 1 371 representing a 52% Yes Vote from rate-able erven in the area.

The long and winding road has taken just over 5 years – from an initial public participation meeting on 31 March 2014 to date.

Three subsequent public participation meetings – 29 October 2015, 11 November 2015 and 2 February 2016 kick-started the process.

An interim committee steered the process and gathered consents mainly online through the Central SRA web site (developed by MyPE) and then employed a full time staff member to keep driving the process out of offices at National Glass in Russel Road.

Central now joins Richmond Hill as the second SRA in the City. These two areas represent important historical and inner-city areas deserving of greater attention.

It is said that the 33 SRA’s already established within the City of Cape Town were the reason contributing to making that city one of the most desirable in which to live and work in in South Africa.

All municipal buildings, schools, and places of worship in the Central SRA demarcated area will be exempt from the special SRA levy of 12% on current rates with an annual increase of 6 to 8%.

Central SRA Directors will be nominated and elected by property owners in the area and will not receive any remuneration for services rendered. The Management team will be appointed by the Board of Directors and will be responsible for the day to day operations and will thus be paid a salary commensurate with services rendered. The Budget and Treasury Directorate of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) will collect the SRA levies on behalf of the Central SRA as part of the NMBM Municipal account collection system and will be compelled by a legally-binding contract between the NMBM and the Central SRA to pay this over to the Central SRA on a monthly basis. The Central SRA also undertakes to generate written operational and financial reports and prepare all relevant documentation to be available to the NMBM if and when required.

The ultimate objective of the Central SRA is to manage, maintain, and improve the living environment of the Central SRA demarcated area. This will be achieved through effective and efficient management and implementation of; security, waste management, as well as maintenance and repair work.

The Central SRA intends to implement 24 hour security patrols, with 2 vehicles, each with 2 armed security personnel, a camera monitoring system, and a dedicated crime hotline. This in conjunction with improved communication and information sharing with the SAPS will aim to improve the monitoring, reaction, and outcomes of security efforts within the Central SRA demarcated area.

Waste and its effective management will have an immediate and overt impact on returning the Central area to its aesthetically proud history.

Surplus funds will be directed towards socially orientated urban renewal projects. These will focus on historically significant buildings, strategically located areas, and commonly used open spaces.

Funding for the Central SRA will come primarily from the levy on property owners. It is envisaged that the Central SRA will only get their first payment from the NMBM approximately 3 months from the date that levies are first paid to the NMBM.

* A Special Rating Area is a geographic area within the jurisdiction of a Municipality, determined or to be determined by the Municipality Council in terms of Section 22 of the Municipal Rates Act 6 of 2004 as an area within which an additional rates amount shall be levied by the Municipality and paid over to a community owned Company for its sole use in improving aspects of service delivery within that geographic area.

 

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Alan Straton

Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth. Alan’s ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; “I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.” See more articles by Alan.

Read more: http://mype.co.za/new/central-sra-to-be-nelson-mandela-bays-second/117238/2019/05#ixzz5nPQ0VdIg

9 May 2019 9:13 am Filed Under: News, Supporters

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