In 2005 there was no NHW in East Renfrewshire as it had been permitted to wither and die, by the local police.
There was an obvious need for an association to encompass, encourage and support membership of NHW and the ERNHW was born.
Not only was NHW re born, it was re branded and moved on a pace as our members are interested in all aspects of community, no longer just Billy Burglar.
Up to this point NHW traditionally had been led by the Police, however at this time we took over the lead and altered the connection with the police.
This proved to be very beneficial with the Senior Police Management supporting this association in every aspect.
We operated a web blog prior to the introduction of this web site, and it was also very popular.
Our then Sub Divisional Officer Stewart Daniels used ERNHW as one of his many examples as to why East Renfrewshire Sub Division should retain a Superintendent in the change to management structures that were being implemented in Strathclyde.
Namely that Sub Divisions were to be run by Chief Inspectors, and not Superintendents.
He was successfull in his task was was kept in position until his retirement.
Regular meetings, discussions and communications meant that he was always going to be missed and we purchased gifts for his retirement.