Firstly I want to say a big thank you to everyone who responded to our message: 'Don't wind up with egg on your face' regarding how we would deal with anti-social behaviour around Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night. The number of reports of ASB over this period was the quietest in years. On Halloween night we seized a quantity of alcohol from underage teenagers. We also issued two fixed penalty notices; one for obtaining alcohol for someone under the age of 18 and the other to a convenience store for selling wine and cigarettes to three 15-year-old girls.

On Remembrance Sunday members of my team were at locations throughout Tandridge assisting with traffic control and laying wreaths. I was at Warlingham and it was warming to see so many of the community out there particularly the young people paying their respects.

In November we held a meeting for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators which was attended by many. The meeting was opened by District Chairman Cllr Glynis Whittle. Presentations were given by our Force Crime Prevention Officer, myself and coordinator of Woldingham NHW (900 houses covered). It was a positive meeting, the outcome being that we want NHW to grow in Tandridge, so please contact us and we can maybe link you to an established scheme.

Contrary to reports you may have read regarding an incident outside the Royal British Legion in May I would like to clarify that officers were initially called to a report of people throwing stones and bottles but the situation soon escalated into violent public disorder. Two people are currently on trial for assaulting police officers in connection with this incident and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.

Recently I attended two meetings which discussed next years Caterham festival and 'De-Fest'. It is exciting to see the plans coming together for what should be excellent community events with something for everyone. See you there!

Finally as it is year end and my next column will be in 2010, I would like to wish you all a very peaceful Happy Christmas.