Police open community cash chest; TURNING the spotlight on crime in the Holme Valley. The column is compiled with the co-operation of Neighbourhood Watch Liaison:

* NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM UPDATE -* ROAD SAFETY GRANTS -We are pleased to announce that the Small Grant Round of the West Yorkshire Police Community Trust is now open. Voluntary and community groups can apply for a grant of up to pounds 500 to support activities which advance education on road safety matters through publicity and training or the implementation of specific projects. For more information go to the police website at: www.westyorkshire.police.uk/npt * BURGLARY - Auction Market, Woodhead Road, Burnlee, Holmfirth, Jan 16. Front door jemmied open to get into lobby offices where safe broken into and money stolen. Cash also stolen from canteen till. Holmfirth, Jan 12. Raider smashed through back door of garage and stole Yamaha off-road motorbike reg YJ59 WNX and helmet, boots and mountain bike. Escaped by forcing up-and-over door. Meltham, Jan 14. Two pushbikes stolen from garden.

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Holme Valley South - Tackling anti-social behaviour caused by local youths who gather in the New Mill area of ther valley. Meltham - Reducing anti-social behaviour in the Morrisons Car park area.