CID UPDATE
With the GP CID celebrating its seventh birthday in the month of July we look back with a sense of achievement and a motivation for the road ahead.
Previously untested in South Africa, the City Improvement District model as a supplementary safety and cleansing service, has achieved significant results within communities throughout the Cape Town metropole and has increased from only one to a current total of 14. Often described as a 'purpose-built' model, CIDs are able to adapt and change to best suit the needs of the community in which they are operational. This also rings true for the GP and OK CIDs.
Starting as something very small and facing many initial challenges as few people were familiar with the model, we have managed to win the trust and approval of the community and have developed into a substantial organisation offering supplementary services to the Green Point and Oranje-Kloof community members collectively.
...(read more)
THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP
TEAMING UP FOR SUCCESS
Looking back, it's evident that the CIDs' accomplishments and impact within the community are the result of many role-players, partnering with the CID teams to fulfill their mandate.
This month we recognise and thank these individuals for the role they have, and continue to play within the CIDs by looking at the in-depth interviews published in past newsletters.
...(read more)
SNIPPETS
DOING BUSINESS IN CIDS MAKES SENSE
As our areas have improved in terms of safety, security and cleansing over the past few years, there has been an increase in commercial activity within our CIDs.
Current break-down:
OK CID:75% commercial: 25% residential
GP CID:
80% commercial: 20% residential
We asked a few of the businesses within our CID boundaries what they feel the benefits are of operating within a CID
...(read more)
IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS
Support crime prevention - implement these security tips!
Based on the annual crime statistics released by SAPS, the main areas of concerns are the following:
- Robbery at non-residential (mainly business) premises.
- Robbery at residential premises increased.
- Carjacking.
We are serious about combating the increase of these crime trends in our area! We urge you to partner with us by implementing the relating security tips:
Keep your business safe
...(read more)
STOP WHINGING AND WIN
Growing up, most people are taught: "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." This isn't necessarily correct though, as it is up to us as consumers to speak our minds when things go wrong and we experience bad service. Of course, responsible companies should welcome and encourage these complaints in order to correct the situation, retain the customer and restore their reputation from word of mouth damage.
What about the flip side? What about saying something nice for a change and recognising good customer service?
...(read more)
GP CID Contact Numbers GP CID Patrol Vehicle
082 214 3228 GP CID 24 hour control
021 421 0885 OK CID Contact Numbers OK CID Patrol Vehicle
082 217 1386 OK CID Manager
Mike Reeler
082 411 7778 General OK and GP CID Contact Numbers Security Manager
Marius Swanepoel
082 922 1832 Contract Manager
Jonathan Basson
082 444 2727 | SECURITY UPDATE  ANNUAL SAPS CRIME STATISTICS RELEASED Commenting on the annual 2007/2008 crime statistics released by SAPS earlier this month, Marc Truss, Chief Executive of the Oranje-Kloof and Green Point City Improvement Districts shares the following:
"It is encouraging to see that there is an overall decrease of -6.4% in the incidence of contact crime achieved during 2007/2008. We acknowledge SAPS for their hard work and continued efforts in the fight against crime. Unfortunately personal encounters with crime such as house or businesses robbery drastically affects a person's perception of security,
...(read more) |
LET US KNOW WHAT YOU ARE THINKING!
We welcome all comments and suggestions regarding our newsletter and its content. Our aim is to keep you informed about your CID and so we would love to hear how we can improve or receive suggestions on what topics you would like us to cover.
send us an email
UPCOMING EVENTS
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?
We pride ourselves in having the top events happening in and around Cape Town listed on our website each month.
Here are our favourite events for July/Aug:
If you are staying in Town:
The Full Monty - The Broadway Musical
Date: 26 July - 17 August 2008
Venue: Artscape Opera House, Cape Town
Tel: 021 406 4375
Email: info@thefullmonty.co.za
Website: www.thefullmonty.co.za
If you are going away:
Stellenbosch Wine Festival
Date: 31 July - 3 August 2008
Venue: Stellenbosch
Tel: 021 886 4310
Email: info@wineroute.co.za
Website: www.wineroute.co.za
SUBMIT YOUR CAPE TOWN EVENT
DATES TO DIARISE FOR JULY/AUG
22 Jul 2008
Blisters for Bread Family Fun Walk
Joy Market Day
26 Jul 2008
Totalsports Ladies Run/Walk
6 Aug 2008
Cape Town Fashion Week
6 Aug 2008
Cape Homemakers Expo
28 Aug 2008
Country Tastes Food & Wine Festival
30 Aug 2008
World Rope Skipping Champs 2008
31 Aug 2008
More Events
Green Point | Oranje-Kloof | Copyright © 2007 City Improvement District
City Improvement Districts of Green Point and Oranje-Kloof has no wish to promote unsolicited or Spam e-mail. Your address was added to the list because your business could benefit or be interested in the services we offer. You may also have expressed an interest in receiving the newsletter on a regular basis.
Should you no longer wish to receive the newsletter please unsubscribe below. City Improvement Districts of Green Point and Oranje-Kloof apologises for any inconvenience.
By JGH using Ice Cream
