Susan Clenshaw is the secretary of a private members club in March Cambridgeshire. She is also the secretary of the March Pubwatch scheme. Susan is keen to ensure that March Pubwatch is run responsibly and in 2010 approached National Pubwatch for advice and guidance as the watch appeared to be faltering and was on the verge of collapse. Susan has put many hours of her own time into the Watch, recognising the effectiveness and importance that Pubwatch plays in ensuring the night time economy does not impact negatively upon crime and disorder issues. Susan has reviewed and amended local rules and policies based upon best practice. She has dealt with difficult internal membership issues in a calm and professional manner.
Not only does Susan have a passion for her own Watch, but she maintains contact with neighbouring schemes and through that liaison recognised that one Watch was operating outside National Pubwatch guidelines. She highlighted the issue to National Pubwatch. Because National Pubwatch was able to engage with the Watch at an early stage it prevented a potential serious legal challenge.
The Pubwatch Police liaison officer PCSO Susan Clarke says:
“Sue has been an inspiration to March Pubwatch. Her attendance is outstanding and her professionalism shines out. She has had to deal with some very difficult situations and has researched into finding the best outcomes to get the job done.
I have had to call on her for help with the Wisbech Pubwatch at various times and she has always been very helpful. This unpaid position that she has found herself in can be sometimes very unrewarding, but she carries on regardless. If anyone should be rewarded for her contribution to Pubwatch she should.”
Mark Worthington – National Pubwatch Committee member says:
“I have no hesitation in recommending Susan for this prestigious award. She has strived over the last 2 years to ensure that March Pubwatch is run within the parameters of the National Pubwatch good practice guide. She has had a number of difficult issues which she has overcome and has provided tireless and loyal support to March Pubwatch and its members.”
