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Conclusive proof of ownership SmartWater marks bins with a unique liquid which carries a forensic ‘code’ registered to an address or location. It is almost impossible to remove and can only be seen under UV light. see below Snooze to survive Hibernation behaviour is an energysaving strategy used to help hedgehogs survive when food is scarce. see below Property A Smart solution to theft of bins A COMMUNITY forum is Your views on Plaza plan being held this Monday, February 3 to give residents the opportunity to discuss plans for the future of South Quay Plaza on the Isle of Dogs. The owner of the site, Berkeley Homes, is planning to build two residential towers, one 73 storeys high fronting the South Dock and a smaller tower on Marsh Wall, and develop more than an acre of new public space, a waterfront and new leisure, retail and café facilities. They hope to submit a planning application to the council later this year. This week’s meeting will be the third formal community event held by the developer. A final public exhibition will be held shortly afterwards. Harry Lewis, managing director at Berkeley Homes, said: “The community forum forms part of our extensive consultation process, providing local residents with another opportunity to engage with the team regarding our proposals for the site. “Since the previous exhibitions, we have continued to meet with local stakeholders, and worked to incorporate the feedback we have received into our proposals.” The meeting is being held at Lantern Studio Theatre, Unit D, Great Eastern Enterprise, 3 Millharbour, E14 starting at 6.30pm. BY SARAH MCLAUGHLIN LARGE refuse bins are to be forensically tagged in a bid to prevent them being stolen. The council has teamed up with SmartWater to provide tagging on all of its large metal bins in an effort to reduce thefts and tackle the mounting costs of replacing stolen bins. There has been a spate of thefts of large metal bins belonging Ornithologist David Lindo says many birds depend on heather Bright and beautiful Plant of the month strong deterrent from Horticultural Traders Association FEBRUARY is the month of to the council from estates love so give your garden and communal refuse points. some tender loving care by SmartWater marks bins with brightening it up with a unique liquid which carries a heather. forensic ‘code’ registered to an This is a great plant for the address or location. Once applied garden at this time of the year, bringing some much-needed colour in the dark winter months. Heather is part of the Ericaceae family and with over 4,000 varieties to choose from, there is a plant to suit everyone in every situation. Heather is a fantastic plant that brings glorious pink and purples to a garden, brightening SmartWater will provide a it is almost impossible to remove and can only be seen under UV light. Forensic analysis provides conclusive proof of ownership. Cllr Shahed Ali, cabinet member for the environment, said: “The council is working closely with the police and Safer Communities colleagues to ensure that vehicles carrying large waste containers in the borough are checked for ownership. Scrap yards will be routinely checked also.” Mayor Lutfur Rahman said: “We will not tolerate the continuing theft of the large bins across the borough. We believe the SmartWater solution will provide a strong deterrent to would-be thieves and offer a costeffective solution to residents.” If you see any suspicious activity around large bins and waste containers or have any information on the theft of these bins, call the police on the nonemergency 101 number. HAVE you seen a hedgehog in your garden or the local park recently? If so the People’s Trust for Endangered Species and the British Hedgehog Preservation Society would like to hear from you. They are running a public survey to help determine whether climate change is having an impact on when hedgehogs emerge from hibernation and how this might be affecting their survival. Analysis by the trust shows that hedgehog populations have plummeted by over a third in the last ten years, and they are wondering if climate could be a contributing issue. To take part in the survey and record your sightings of hedgehogs as they start to emerge this spring go to www.hedgehogstreet.org up any bed, border or pot. It is very versatile and the different varieties can bloom in both winter and summer. They provide an invaluable food source for wildlife throughout the year with bees attracted to their nectar and smaller creatures taking refuge in the dense, close foliage. Great for ground cover, heathers are very hardy, evergreen and need little maintenance. They are best planted in beds totally devoted to themselves with plenty of drainage, not under trees, and in a sunny, south-facing position. They are also good as path liners, rockery plants and in pots. Apart from the flower colour, heathers have foliage which changes colour throughout the year. Erica heathers are lime tolerant, so will grow in most soil types, acid or alkaline. They will also grow in full sun or partial shade. Varieties of Erica carnea and Erica darleyensis flower from November until May, with white, pink, purple and red flowers available, as well as green, yellow, gold and terracotta foliage. 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