www.MyPE.co.za: To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 3's councillor, Andre Goosen's report below, and don't forget to see what Jeremy Davis has been up to in Ward 5, Heinrich Muller in Ward 9, Retief Odendaal in Ward 6, Stanford Slabbert in Ward 1, Gustav Rautenbach in Ward 8 and Dean Biddulph in Ward 2.

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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 REPORT - June 2010

1. Housing and Land
2. Council Meeting 31 May 2010
3. Infrastructure and Engineering, Electricity and Energy
4. Budget and Treasury
5. Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture
6. Human Resources and Corporate Administration

1. Erf 1122, 169 Fordyce Road, Walmer, application for rezoning from residential 1 to special purposes to permit a Health Care facility has been approved. The refreshment area / coffee shop can only represent a maximum of 10% of the growth full space of the existing approved building plan.
2. Erf 928, 62 Main Road, Walmer has been rezoned from residential 1 to business 3 purposes with a series of conditions.
3. Erf  778, 151 Main Rd, Walmer, application to increase the SSI from 0.45 to 0.65 and also to allow a building height on the boundary has been refused.
4. Erf 360, 35 River Road, Walmer, application for rezoning from residential 1 to business 3 to permit the property to be used for medical offices has been refused.
5. The Eastern Cape Liquor Board made a presentation to the committee and it was clear that the by-law  etc. will have to be changed in order to create better contact between the Housing & Land Directorate and the Liquor Board. The presentation which be made up of two pages can be read on the hard copy in the ward 3 office.

1. Our Caucus started at 8 and continued until 10 o'clock when the council meeting started. This meeting continued until 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Numerous councillors debated matters which were right off the point of the meeting. The IDP was approved and the capital and operating projects for the various wards were tabled. These can be read on the hard copy at the ward 3 office. In essence the  IDP was approved, without full public participation, and has been reported in the press: property rates 11%, Water 12%, Sanitation 11%, Electricity 22%, Refuse 11%
2. Great concern was expressed as these increases as they could negatively impact on the development and job creation in this City.

• Framesby Neighbourhood Watch: Danie 083-654-5764, Dirk 082-570-0328
• Fernglen Community Watch: Contact Corrie Meyer 0832709895 or Ken Jack 0845108691
• Garden Suburb Crime Forum: This area includes Lorraine, Lorraine Manor, Kamma Park, Kamma Heights, Goldwater, Woodlands, Weybridge Park, Kragga Kamma Park and Hancorn. Contact Glenn Scheepers on 084-288-0594 for more information.
• Greenbushes/Waterkloof Neighbourhood watch: D Thomas 082-968-6984 or 041 372 2310 or donthom[at]telkomsa.net. You can also contact Wilhelm Puchert on 082-473-0084 or Jeffrey Slater on 084-504-2526
• Mount Croix area: Jacquie 083-740-9734 or 041-373-5015 jacquieb[at]lantic.net
• Millard Grange (Incorporating Glendinningvale and Parsons Hill): Tim mgcfpost[at]inconsult.co.za or call 082-781-1770.
• Mount Pleasant: Residents from Mount Pleasant East (Rhodes St. east to Glendore-Genadendal) can contact Edward on 078-114-1669. Mount Pleasant West (Rhodes St. west to Boundary Lane) can contact Donald on 082-320-9990
• Redhouse Weekend Neighbourhood Watch: David 041-463-2734 and 082-411-7429
• South End Community Watch: Karen Karen[at]xtremeacademy.co.za or call 082-320-3154
• Summerstrand Neighbourhood Watch: Clifford 041-583-2541 or 072-306-8812
• Sydenham Neighbourhood Watch: Maureen Viviers 082-868-7930 or Noleen Dippenaar 083-489-4093
• Westering Neighbourhood Watch: Nigel Fitt neighbourhoodwatch[at]westering.za.net or 082-747-1471

• 02:30 A business in Cottrel Street, Korsten was burgled. The suspects forced open the front gate and smashed a window. The client was not sure whether entry was gained and could not identify whether anything was stolen.
• 05:27 A business in Kempston Road, Sidwell was burgled. The suspects entered through the front roller shutter door and stole machinery.
• 05:37 The Response Officers attended to a medical emergency at a business in Biggar Street, Miramar. One of the employees was suffering from lower back pain and was taken to hospital by the ambulance.
• 08:00 A business in Havelock Street, Central was burgled. The suspects broke a window and gained entry. They stole two plasma screen TV's, a computer tower and two flat screen monitors.
• 09:05 A residence in Fordyce Road, Walmer had an attempted burglary. While patrolling, the Response Officer noticed suspects leaving the yard with a wheelbarrow filled with scrap metal. He chased the suspects, who dropped the goods and fled. The Officer found that they forced open the inter-leading door but no entry was gained into the main premises.
• 13:03 Two suspects stole chocolates from a store in Rink Street, Central. The owner caught them and gave them a warning.
• 13:19 A residence in Victoria Park Drive, Walmer had an attempted burglary. A neighbour reported that thieves were busy breaking into the premises next door. The suspects broke the gates and were then chased by the neighbour, who managed to subdue one of the suspects - who was armed with a knife - with pepper spray. No entry was gained into the premises.
• 14:15 A residence in Neville Street, Westering was burgled. The suspects forced open the security gate, broke a window and forced open the roller door to gain entry. They ransacked the house and made off with a DVD player, an amplifier, power tools and meat.
• 22:51 A fire started inside a business in Main Road, Despatch. The owner reported that plastic was burning. The police and fire department attended to the incident. Little damage was caused to the building.
• 23:38 A business in Torquay Avenue, Summerstrand was burgled. The suspects forced open the front door and gained entry.

• 00:14 A business in Kurland Road, Perseverance was burgled. The security guard reported that four to eight suspects cut the fence and entered the yard. They tried to steal scrap metal. The Response Officers managed to arrest one of them.
• 06:57 A thief stole R120 from a residence in Wilcock Circle, Sydenham. The suspect jumped over the wall and fled.
• 08:13 A business in Military Road, Central was burgled. The suspects forced open the office window and bent the burglar bars. A flat screen monitor, a laptop and petty cash were stolen.
• 11:02 A residence in Patensie Street, Bridgemeade was burgled. The suspects broke through the garage window.
• 14:17 A Bibury Avenue, Linkside resident caught a suspect that jumped into his yard. The suspect broke into the back room and stole alcohol and power tools. The police and ATLAS arrived and arrested the suspect.
• 16:14 A business in West Street, Newton Park was burgled. The suspects entered through the back bottom door while the owner was inside. When the owner returned from the bathroom and noticed the suspect, a scuffle ensued and the suspect fled empty-handed.
• 20:16 A security guard in Willet Street, Newton Park reported that a white Polo with four suspects stopped outside the premises. Two of the suspects, armed with firearms, got out of the car. The police and ATLAS arrived and checked the area, but could not find the suspects.

• 00:31 A business in Mangold Street, Newton Park was burgled. The suspects smashed the window close to the door but no entry was gained. They pulled a plasma screen TV and alcohol through the window.
• 01:10 An attempted suicide took place at a residence in Macon Road, Lorraine. A 42 year old woman had taken an overdose of pills. The Response Officers assisted until the ambulance arrived to take her to hospital.
• 01:51 A business in Mangold Street, Newton Park was burgled. While the Response Officers were attending to another burglary in the street, they noticed that a suspect was busy breaking into the business. The suspects stole computers and laptops. This is not an ATLAS client.
• 05:47 A residence in Strandfontein Road, Summerstrand was burgled. While the Response Officers were on patrol, they noticed the police outside the premises. Suspects had broken through the bedroom window and had stolen a laptop. This is not an ATLAS client.
• 06:45 A business in Parliament Street, Central was burgled. The suspects broke a window and gained entry. A flat screen monitor was stolen from the premises.
• 07:46 A business in Cape Road, Westering was burgled. The suspects broke through the roof and stole a dummy safe.
• 08:38 An armed robbery took place at a business in Govan Mbeki Avenue, North End. According to an eyewitness, two suspects followed the owner as she entered the business. They held her at knifepoint and stole a laptop.
• 08:46 The Response Officers attended to a medical emergency at a residence in Mill Park Road, Mill Park. The owner's domestic worker had gone into labour. They assisted and stabilised the pregnant woman and the owner took her to hospital.
• 13:18 Three suspects were trespassing at a residence in Neville Street, Westering. The domestic worker reported that she saw three suspects in the yard when she went to investigate why the dogs were barking frantically. The suspects fled when they saw the domestic.
• 14:07 A house robbery took place at a premises in Cecil Street, Newton Park. According to an eyewitness, two suspects walked past the house and returned. After a short while, a third suspect joined the two and they entered the house. The suspects assaulted the elderly homeowner and tied her up. They stole jewellery, cell phones and money. The police arrested two suspects, but after investigating, it was confirmed that they were not the perpetrators of this particular crime, but had been, however, involved in another burglary.
• 17:48 A resident in Conyngham Road, Glendinningvale reported that she had seen a man flashing at them. The Response Officers were despatched and found and arrested the streaker.
• 23:05 The Response Officers attended to a medical emergency at a residence in Belfast Drive, Fernglen. The owner had fallen and broken her knee. They assisted until the ambulance arrived. Later that evening, the owner's sister fainted and the Response Officers provided assistance again.
• 23:37 A business in Lennox Street, Glendinningvale was burgled. The suspects entered through an unlatched window with no burglar bars. They stole a plasma screen TV and an LCD screen.

• 02:57 A business in Seventh Avenue, Walmer was burgled. The suspects made a hole in the window close to the latch. As the Response Officers arrived, the two suspects fled. The Response Officers managed to arrest one of the suspects.
• 05:18 A business in Alfred Terrace, Central was burgled. The suspects kicked in a window and bent the burglar bars. They stole a computer screen and tower.
• 07:29 A business in Kwaford Road, Struandale had an attempted burglary. The suspects smashed two front windows but no entry was gained.
• 14:55 A thief stole a red mountain bike that was parked outside a business in Retief Plein, Summerstrand.
• 15:13 A group of people caused trouble at a business in Admiralty Way, Summerstrand. The people were drunk and ransacked the business. They drove off in a white Isuzu bakkie. The police caught and arrested them for drunk driving and damaging property.
• 20:28 An armed robbery took place at a business in Highfield Road, Korsten. Two males entered the premises by forcing open the security lock. One of them threatened the owner with a gun and hit him over the head. They made off with an undisclosed amount of money and airtime and fled the scene in a white Toyota Corolla.

• 01:41 A business in Lockhead Street, Walmer was burgled. The suspects used a makeshift ladder to climb onto the roof. They made a hole in the wall and broke a piece of the roof. Entry was gained.
• 03:02 A business in Admiralty Way, Summerstrand was burgled. According to the CCTV footage, the suspects cut open the security gate and tried to force open the front door. No entry was gained.
• 04:13 A business in Stanley Street, Central was burgled. The suspects smashed a window and gained entry. They made off with a plasma screen TV, a Hi Fi system, an amplifier and a DVD player.
• 04:43 While patrolling in Albert Road, Walmer, the Response Officers spotted a suspect walking with a computer tower under each arm. They apprehended the suspect and the police will investigate a case of theft.
• 06:08 A premises in Mary Boyd Avenue, Kensington was burgled. The suspects used a bin to gain access into the premises and broke two wooden doors in the process. The Response Officer recovered some of the stolen goods in the field.
• 08:37 A Bibury Avenue, Linkside resident reported that their domestic worker was robbed in Heythrop Drive. Thieves stole her cell phone and money.
• 13:01 A residence in Blomme Avenue, Greenbushes was burgled. The suspects broke though the garage window and gained entry. The client could not identify whether anything was stolen.

• 02:17 A Limburg Road, Kabega Park resident reported that he found a stolen microwave oven outside his house on the pavement. He handed it over to the police.
• 03:29 A residence in Woodhead Drive, Humewood Extension was burgled. The suspects cut the fence and entered the yard. They removed the bottom window and entered the house while the owner was asleep. They ransacked the house and made off with some valuables.
• 03:58 A business in Torquay Avenue, Summerstrand was burgled. The suspects smashed a window, gained entry and made off with perfume.
• 06:00 A Nobbs Road, Summerstrand resident reported that she found clothing wrapped in a towel in her yard. The Response Officer investigated and handed it over the police.
• 06:07 The Response Officers attended to a medical emergency at a business in Old Grahamstown Road, Deal Party. A 25 year old security guard made a fire in a bucket and placed it in his guardhouse and closed the door and windows. When the replacement guard arrived for duty in the morning, he found the man unconscious. The ambulance arrived and confirmed that the man had passed away.
• 07:16 A residence in Athlone Street, Mount Pleasant was burgled. The suspects forced open the door locks and the kitchen window. They took a laptop, jewellery, an IPOD, a cell phone and a game.
• 11:24 The Response Officers attended to a medical emergency at a residence in Correli Street, Walmer Heights. The owner reported that her 84 year old mother had chest pains. The Officers gave her medical attention and confirmed that she had suffered a stroke. The ambulance arrived and transported the woman to hospital.
• 11:44 A business in Heugh Road, Walmer was burgled. The suspects smashed the window but no entry was gained. They hooked an old pair of shoes through the window.
• 20:48 A residence in Mill Park Road, Mill Park had an attempted burglary. Thieves broke one of the windows but no entry was gained.
• 21:00 A business in Elizabeth Lane, North End was burgled. The suspects forced open the front door and gained entry. They made off with three boxes of wine and discarded smaller items in front of the premises.
• 21:11 A business in Pickering Street, Newton Park was burgled. The suspects broke a window but the burglar bars were left intact. No entry was gained.
• 23:35 A business in Pickering Street, Newton Park had an attempted burglary. The suspects smashed a window but no entry was gained.

• 08:03 A business in Circular Drive, Lorraine was burgled. The suspects forced open the window and bent the burglar bars and gained entry. They stole a computer and petty cash.
• 08:18 A business in Glen Street, Central was burgled. The suspects jumped over the alleyway wall and entered the granny flat. They bent the security gate and kicked in the door. They made off with a bed and a mirror. The damaged mirror was recovered outside the house.
• 08:42 A residence in Blomme Avenue, Greenbushes had an attempted burglary. The owner reported that he saw three suspects breaking through the fence. They used a piece of wood to lift the fence. No entry was gained into the house.
• 09:38 Thieves were trespassing at a residence in Dove Road, Greenshields Park. The owner reported that a man jumped into her yard and exited again. No entry was gained into the house.
• 09:50 A residence in Thrush Avenue, Greenshields Park was burgled. The suspects entered by removing the kitchen window and kicking in the burglar bars. They stole copper piping and exited through the back sliding door. The neighbour contacted ATLAS reporting that her son caught the suspect but he escaped.
• 10:29 A residence in Seventh Avenue, Walmer had an attempted burglary. The suspects broke a piece of aluminium off the gate but did not manage to make off with it. No entry was gained into the house.
• 14:03 A home in Athlone Street, Mount Pleasant was on fire. The fire department attended to the fire.
• 15:53 A residence in Jasmin Avenue, Sunridge Park had an attempted burglary. The owner confirmed that a man came from next door and begged. The suspect pretended to be deaf and smashed the owner's vehicle window.
• 16:02 A residence in Hudson Street, Newton Park had an attempted burglary. The suspects smashed a window but did not gain entry.
• 20:42 A Kragga Kamma Road, Kamma Park business owner reported that people were fighting outside her premises. They were throwing each other against the windows. The perpetrators fled when the Response Officers arrived.

• 01:11 The Response Officers caught and arrested two suspects that were in possession of a wooden door. A Main Road, Walmer resident phoned in and confirmed they are busy with renovations next door and that the door might have been stolen from the property.
• 03:04 A security guard at a Buick Street, Markman Township business reported that thieves stole copper piping from the yard.
• 04:27 A business in Westbourne Road, Central was burgled. The suspects forced open the front door, smashed a window and gained entry. They made off with R12 000 worth of goods.
• 05:08 A residence in Vigne Street, Summerstrand was burgled. The suspects entered the premises by kicking in the back door and forcing open the security gate. While this unfolded, the owner locked herself in the bedroom. The suspects made off with a flat screen TV, a DVD player and an LCD monitor, but it was all recovered in the bushes nearby.
• 06:59 A business in Fourteenth Avenue, Walmer had an attempted burglary. The suspects smashed the wendy house window but no entry was gained.
• 07:11 Two armed suspects stole a gold Toyota Corolla in Algoa Park.
• 11:46 A residence in Bognor Street, Summerstrand was burgled. The suspects forced open the bedroom window and kicked in the burglar bars. They made off with a flat screen TV.
• 11:55 A residence in Twelfth Avenue, Walmer had an attempted burglary. The suspect stuck a hand through an open window and was seen by the owner's daughter, who screamed. The suspects fled empty-handed in a purple vehicle.
• 12:39 A residence in Richmond Hill Street, Richmond Hill was burgled. The suspects forced open the front door and bent the lock on the security gate. The client was unsure whether entry was gained.
• 15:37 A Kemsley Street, Richmond Hill resident reported that two young suspects smashed the window of his white Opel Astra. They stole a handbag and fled.
• 15:54 A residence in Newington Road, Central was burgled. The owner forgot to lock the door behind her and the suspects entered through the unlocked door. They stole a laptop and a bag while the owner was in the house.
• 18:43 The Response Officers attended to a medical emergency at a residence in Richmond Park, Central. An 85 year old resident collapsed in the yard. The Officers stabilised her and the owner confirmed that they would transport the woman to hospital.
• 23:16 A business in Davies Street, Sidwell had an attempted burglary. The suspects broke a window but no entry was gained.
• 23:25 Thieves stole from a business in Forest Hill Drive, Forest Hill. A taxi stopped in front of the store and while the cashier was busy, some of the taxi occupants walked out with goods without paying.

• 01:20 A business in Clyde Street, Central was burgled. The suspects smashed a window and gained entry. According to the CCTV recording, the suspects stole an LCD screen and fled.
• 02:37 A business in Beethoven Drive, Walmer was burgled. The suspects forced open the back door and gained entry. They made off with a plasma screen TV.

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