Guardian angel picks up award
Published: September 29, 2006
A community group leader who helped shut down a drug den has been commended by the Government for his efforts in tackling anti-social behaviour.
Lyn Davies set up the Angel Estate Neighbourhood Watch when residents became so intimidated by drug addicts and dealers using a house on Queen Street, Clay Cross, as a meeting place that they were frightened to leave their homes.
Working with police and the NE Derbyshire Community Safety Partnership, the residents helped put a stop to the problems by reporting anti-social incidents and keeping diaries, which were later used as evidence in court against the offenders.
Their actions helped shut down the house for several months and Lyn has now been honoured for his part by receiving a Respect Award for Taking a Stand – recognising the commitment and courage needed to combat anti-social behaviour.
He said: “Life has really improved. People are more relaxed and talk together, children are in the street playing. I am very pleased that those who stuck together achieved their goal.
“My name is on the award but as far as I’m concerned it’s the people of the Angel Estate working together who have won the award. We are putting the ‘neighbour’ back into ‘neighbourhood’.”
The award is the third the Neighbourhood Watch has picked up for its success and Lyn received it – plus a £1,000 community cheque – at a ceremony in Birmingham attended by the Government co-ordinator for Respect, Louise Casey.
Geoff Butler, chairman of the NE Derbyshire Community Safety Partnership, said: “This is a well deserved award. These residents were prepared to stand up and be counted for the good of the local community.
“They showed great courage and determination in taking a stand against extreme anti-social behaviour.
“It is gratifying that such courage has been recognised.”
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