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PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – MONDAY 18th MARCH 7pm

1 Apologies
2 Open Question Time
3 Police Report
4 Declaration of Members’ interest in Agenda items
5 Minutes of the Previous Parish Council Meeting held 4th December 2023
6 Matters arising from the Minutes of 4th December 2023
7 County Councillor’s Report
8 District Councillor’s Report
9 Preparation for Annual Meetings / New Councillors
10 Finance Update
11 Special Projects

Layby Bins

12 Highways Update – VM
13 Planning Update – NM
14 External Services – JH
15 Data – MB
16 Assets – MH
17 Any Other Business

Alteration of December Meeting Date from  2nd December to 9th December.

18 Date of the ANNUAL Parish Council Meetings –

Monday 20th May 2024

Following on 2024 PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATES

Monday 16th September 24

Monday 2nd  or 9th December 24

 

 

 

POLICE advice on Personal Fraud

Fraud is when a person lies to you, or ‘scams’ you, to gain an advantage, such as taking your money or learning private information about you. This could be via email, text, and phone or in person, either on the street or on your doorstep.

Some adults may be especially vulnerable to fraud and financial abuse. If you’re concerned about someone you know, contact your local social services and ask for Adult Social Care.

With a little knowledge you can protect yourself from fraudsters too:

Learn the ten golden rules to prevent fraud (see below).

Find out about the most common types of fraud.

Download the Metropolitan Police’s The Little Book of Big Scams (see download below) to find out more; The Little Book of Big Scams audio version is also available. For more information and help and to report fraud, go to Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre.

Ten golden rules to prevent fraud

Remember these ten golden rules to help you prevent fraud and beat the scammers.

Be suspicious of all ‘too good to be true’ offers and deals. There are no guaranteed get-rich-quick schemes.

Don’t agree to offers or deals immediately. Insist on time to get independent or legal advice before making a decision.

Don’t hand over money or sign anything until you’ve checked someone’s credentials and their company’s.

Never send money to anyone you don’t know or trust, whether in the UK or abroad, or use methods of payment you’re not comfortable with.

Never give banking or personal details to anyone you don’t know or trust. This information is valuable so make sure you protect it.

Always log on to a website directly rather than clicking on links in an email.

Don’t just rely on glowing testimonials. Find solid, independent evidence of a company’s success.

Always get independent or legal advice if an offer involves money, time or commitment.

If you spot a scam or have been scammed, report it and get help.

Don’t be embarrassed about reporting a scam. Because the scammers are cunning and clever there’s no shame in being deceived. By reporting it, you’ll make it more difficult for them to deceive others.

Get help or report a scam

If you think you’ve uncovered a scam, been targeted by a scam or fallen victim to fraudsters, contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or at Action Fraud. Call us on 101 if you know the suspect or they’re still in the area.

Reporting crime, including fraud, is important. If you don’t tell the authorities, how do they know it’s happened and how can they do anything about it?

Remember that if you’re a victim of a scam or an attempted scam, however minor, there may be hundreds or thousands of others in a similar position. Your information may form part of one big jigsaw and be vital to completing the picture.

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