Please do let us know your recommendations
Meanwhile do have a look at these sites:
Nationwide Site with Up to Date local crimes information:
http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/your_local_area/
Find local tradesmen, help, contacts etc. for our area:
Meet Neighbours and swap tools/gardening equipment etc.
http://www.streetbank.com/splash?v=3&utm_expid=17809215-6.s8EW2wiFR7m5BV7M2K1_ug.2