Which Top Tips To Avoid Scams
Fraud is rising in the UK, with victims losing £580m in the first half of 2023 – and losses for the whole year expected to exceed £1bn. It’s important to arm yourself with the knowledge to outsmart scammers.
Community Ownership Fund – Reminder
The government is providing £150 million funding over four years to support community groups in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to take ownership of assets and amenities at risk of being lost, such as community centres, parks, pubs and post office buildings.
Advice And Information About Flood Alerts
While risks of flooding are currently reducing over the weekend, We are only one more storm away from them returning with a vengeance. The Environment Agency is advising the public to sign up to flood warnings and check the latest safety advice.
Financial Support For Communities Affected By Flooding Announced
The government has announced that flood-hit communities impacted by Storm Henk can now apply for funding to help them recover. Available to eligible areas in England that have experienced exceptional localised flooding.
The Great Collaboration – Weekly Gatherings For Climate Action Good Practice
The Great Collaboration website is under improvement to include more good climate action practice for town and parish councils and their communities. To help with that, they will be hosting weekly sessions on Zoom.
Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD), the International Day of Remembrance for those murdered in the Holocaust and more recent genocides, will take place later this month (27 January). It aims to educate, commemorate and prompt action against discrimination and hatred in our communities.
Fire Safety And Building Safety – New Legal Requirements
Parish and Town Councils need to be aware, there’s been some important changes in fire safety legislation recently following the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2023. From 1 October 2023 the new legislation amends the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and introduces a series of new fire safety requirements.