Print out and keep handy telephone numbers
Village Watch
267 6397
This is a dedicated telephone owned by the watch and connected to a 24hr answering machine. If your call is not answered personally please leave a message. It is monitored regularly every day.
Police (24 hours)
222 2222
This is the police central switchboard which is staffed 24-hours a day. Use this number in a non-emergency - for example not requiring immediate police attendance. This number should also be used to report a crime after it has taken place.
Once you've dialled (0116) 222 2222 if you're not sure who you need to speak to, want to report a crime, or have a query, hold the line and your call will be answered by a member of staff who will be able to help you.
If you know the extension number of the person you want to contact, key in the extension number when prompted.
Neighbourhood Police Team
222 2222
Follow the instructions to leave a message
- 2139 for PC Richard Carruthers
- 6611 for PCSO Mark Butler
- 6637 for PCSO Angela Ogden
- 9076 for the Syston LPU general voicemail
- 0226 for Sgt Julian Lester
Crimestoppers
0800 555 111
This is a police operated recording machine available 24hrs. You do not have to give your name and nobody will contact you.
Report Graffiti
01509 634563
Charnwood Borough Council
Consumer Direct
08454 04 05 06
This is the national consumer helpline. You can also visit the web pages for Leicestershire Trading Standards here.
The Water Board
0845 604 1655
Severn Trent Water
The Gas Board
0845 605 6677
National Grid (Gas)
Meter Readers
Always use a telephone number given to you by an independent third party such as the Watch or the Police to confirm the identity of a meter reader. Never use a number given to you by the person at your door.
| Accuread | 0800 393 499 | |
| IMSERV | 0800 068 8562 | |
| MeterPlus | 0800 073 0030 | |
| Metering Services Ltd | 0800 169 4667 | |
| OnStream | 0845 606 6588 | |
| Siemens Metering | 0800 015 2221 |
In an emergency always dial 999