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AGE UK - The Cost of Cold
THE COST OF COLD: LOCAL CHARITY LAUNCHES URGENT WINTER APPEAL
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland are calling on the support of the local community to enable them to provide vital information, support, and advice services to older people in need this winter.
The cost-of-living crisis is already having a dramatic impact of the lives of so many and particularly vulnerable older people. New polling from... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:02 by admin
Trading Standards Newsletter Christmas 2022
Christmas Special Edition
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Contact Citizen's Advice Consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133 or online for advice if something has gone wrong with a product or service that you have bought.
Posted: Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:42 by admin
Parish Council Meeting
December's parish council meeting will take place tonight, 8th December, 6pm at Age UK in the High Street. All are welcome.
Posted: Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:10 by admin
Weather Ready
Are you Weather Ready? Thinking ahead and preparing for what the weather may bring can make a real difference. Here are a few simple steps you can take to prepare yourself, your vehicle and your home or business.
See poster for futher information.
Posted: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:48 by admin
NWL News
NWLDC's new customer centre situated at the Belvoir Shopping Centre opened on Tuesday.
All customer appointments will now take place here including housing, benefits, council tax and environmental health.
A police enquiry desk will open at the centre in early 2023. Police enquiries will continue to be taken at the council offices until then.
The new opening hours for the customer centre are 9am to 5pm... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:40 by admin
Safe Place
If you are feeling worried, scared or overwhelmed this Xmas and need help whilst you're out look out for Keep Safe Place stickers in local businesses , shops and library windows. They offer a safe space to go with a friendly face who will be happy to help you out.
Posted: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:38 by admin
Cyber Fraud
Have yourself a Safe Cyber Christmas!
New data from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) shows shoppers lost over £15 million to cyber criminals during the festive period last year, with an average loss of £1,000 per person.
Take these steps to ensure you are more protected during the Christmas shopping period.
• Protect your accounts: set up 2-step verification and use three... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:37 by admin
Winter Fuel Payment
Last week the Government announced that over 11.6 million pensioners will start to receive up to £600 to help with their energy bills this winter.
Winter Fuel Payments of £324 for lower income households have been boosted this year by an additional £300 per household Pensioner Cost of Living payment, which will land in bank accounts over the next two months.
People are also reminded... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:35 by admin
Forest Beat Police Newsletter 1st - 30th November 2022
Forest Beat Police Newsletter 1st - 30th November 2022
Posted: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:18 by admin
Christmas Event Road Closure Notice
REF NO NWL1258/2022 LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 (2) TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC HIGH STREET IN THE PARISH OF MEASHAM (2022)
Leicestershire County Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, hereby gives Notice that the road detailed in the schedule below will subject to a Temporary Traffic... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:21 by admin
