Criminals are experts at impersonating people, organisations and the police. They spend hours researching you for their scams, hoping you’ll let your guard down for just a moment. Stop and think. It could protect you and your money. Read more CLICK HERE
Do you know an individual, community group or voluntary organisation that goes above and beyond to improve the lives of others in our county? Perhaps it’s a small group that doesn’t get any publicity or a person who deserves recognition for everything they do.
Winners will be celebrated in spring 2021 either in person or remotely!
Please submit nominations before the 15th January 2021.
https://www.highsheriffofworcestershire.org.uk/high-sheriff-awards
Action Fraud is warning people selling items online to be on the lookout for criminals sending fake PayPal emails.
How does it happen?
Criminals have been targeting people selling items online, by sending them emails purporting to be from PayPal. The emails trick victims into believing they have received payment for the items they’re selling on the platform.
Typically, after receiving these emails, victims will ship the item to the criminal. This leaves them at a further disadvantage having not received any payment for the item and also no longer being in possession of it.
How can you protect yourself?
If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, report it to Action Fraud online at www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.
Responding to the recent break-in at Fairfield First School, the PTFA have arranged a fundraising page to replace the stolen I-Pads. Pease visit their fundraising website page, your donation will be appreciated. Thank you. https://www.gofundme.com/f/fairfield-first-school-ipad-fund
Overnight Monday 2nd – Tuesday 3rd November, there was a break-in at Fairfield First School, which resulted in criminal damage and the theft of items, including iPads.
Did you see or hear anything suspicious? Please report to 101
Please continue to support by buying milk, bread, cakes and take-away meals
Following yesterdays lockdown announcement, Fairfield Cafe WILL be remaining open.
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday of this week the Cafe will be open to dine in but from Thursday 5th November it will be takeaway only.
📱 Please preorder for collection wherever possible to avoid waiting around.⌚
🍰🥖 The Cafe will continue to offer fresh bread and fresh cream cakes but to avoid disappointment please order the day before you’d like to collect to avoid disappointment as we will only be holding a small amount from now on as we are in such an unsure time.🍰🥖
As we will not be gathering on the 8th November, the following suggestion has been received: “lets show our gratitude with poppies.”
It could be door wreath, a vase of poppies in the window or a coloured in poppy, it’s up to you.
If you are unable to buy a poppy and wish to make a donation to the Royal British Legion visit https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/ways-to-give/donate
FVCA have been chasing Worcestershire County Council regarding the ongoing outstanding work on Swan Lane.
The Council have provided the following responses:
Blocked Gully at bottom of Swan Lane, near gas pipeline
“This has been placed on a list for ditch digging. The drains on the plan do not work just not as efficiently as they should until the ditch is dug out.”
Blocked gully grids
“The drainage team have advised that they have broken connections along this road and that there are few broken lids, as well as the pot holes that have been marked up for repair.
Having inspected the lane, there are a lot of the gullies are covered in mud. In order to get all of the above addressed, the team are looking to put in place a road closure . At present there is not an advised timeframe for this.”
Unsuitable for HGVs sign
“As for the additional sign- we are looking into it. The consideration is for a sign to be in place when coming out of farm.” [FVCA have asked for clarification regarding sign location]
Weight Limit
“It is advised there is no reason for weight limit to be implemented, as these have to be associated with a weak structure.”
Speed Limit Reduction
“Finally, with regards to the consideration of a speed limit reduction, I have been advised that this is not feasible. The location is derestricted, meaning that drivers should be driving at the appropriate speed to the road, and not at the drivers discretion.”
FVCA have responded as follows “According to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 section 82 traffic authorities have the powers to remove restricted road status – a restricted road being where “there is provided on it a system of street lighting furnished by means of lamps placed not more than 200 yards apart”, Swan Lane has no street lighting.
Swan Lane is a narrow, winding, low light road, that is regularly used by pedestrians, horse riders as well as motorists; pedestrians are mainly older people. According to Department of Transport guidance Setting local speed limits paragraph 127 it suggests that Swan Lane can be considered for a 40 mph speed limit, due to, and not exclusively to, the bends, landscaping (that provide low light) and vulnerable road users. We, therefore, request a reduction in speed limit, in accordance with Department for Transport guidelines.”
FVCA have been provided with following update: there “is a broken connection and with the drainage team to programme for the appropriate repair”.
There has been an attempted shed break-in in Pepperwood Close. It is though that the attempted break-in took place on Sunday 1st November, sometime after midnight.
Please review you shed and outbuilding security, reporting criminal & suspicious activity to the police, tel. 101 or Online
For Garden, Shed And Allotment Security advice CLICK HERE