Tibenham Parish Council

Monthly newsletter from South Norfolk Police – D22 Bunwell (4)

Please click on link below for further information.

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Police have issued a further warning for residents to be vigilant to cold callers claiming to be police officers following an incident in the Norwich area.

It comes after an elderly resident received a call on Wednesday 21 February 2018 from someone claiming to be a ‘Detective Sergeant John Carod’ stating he ‘intercepted some males who had her credit card details’.

He then asked the victim to put together all her gold items and jewellery and he would arrange for them to be collected.

At approximately midnight a man came to the victim’s door and took her gold and jewellery. The estimated value of the items is in the tens of thousands of pounds.

Similar incidents have been reported throughout the county and it has been known that suspects request cash is posted or for residents to purchase high value goods, and to then meet the people purporting to be officers to hand over the goods.

Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Chris Burgess of Norwich CID, urged for residents to be vigilant to this scam.

He said: “We’re urging members of the public, particularly the elderly who are primarily being targeted, to be vigilant to cold calls made on the telephone.

“Genuine police officers or staff would never approach residents and ask for cash withdrawals to be made or for people to purchase items on their behalf.

“I would ask people with vulnerable relatives, friends or neighbours to make sure they are aware of this type of scam.”

Officers have this advice:

*        Never give out personal information about your bank account to anybody over the phone.

*        If someone calls claiming to be a police officer, ask for their identification number and police force. Hang up and call 101 using a different phone. If you can’t use a different phone, wait at least five minutes before calling back. A genuine police officer will not mind waiting while you check.

*        Police and banks will never ask you to give out personal details such as account numbers or PIN numbers.

*        If you have given out information which could compromise your bank account security in any way, call your bank to cancel your cards as soon as possible.

*        Never hand over money to someone at the door to be sent off elsewhere.

Anyone with concerns about such calls should contact Norfolk Police on the non-emergency number 101 or 999 if a crime is in progress. Alternatively, contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

From Cliff Jordan, Leader, Norfolk County Council:

I am delighted to attach A Vision for Norfolk in 2021 which was approved by Norfolk County Council on 12 February 2018.  This sets out the direction of the Council in the next three years, and what it would like to achieve.

We care about Norfolk and its people, and are ambitious for them.  We want to help make Norfolk to be the best it can, where people can live productive, independent lives, safely and in good health, for as long as they can.

The Council will play a leading role in:

·         Building communities we can be proud of

·         Installing infrastructure first

·         Building new homes to help young people get on the housing ladder

·         Developing the skills of our people though training and apprenticeships

·         Nurturing our growing digital economy

·         Making the most of our heritage, culture and environment

The vision is supported by Norfolk Futures: the Council’s Strategy for 2018-2021, which shows how transformation of Norfolk County Council’s services will help to deliver our ideas.  Four principles guide how we will work:

·         Offering our help early to reduce demand

·         Joining up our work so services are accessible, done well and done once

·         Being business like and making the best use of technology

·         Targeting our work where it can make the most difference

The strategy is available on our website.

We cannot do this alone and I look forward to working with you for the benefit of Norfolk over the coming months and years.

See brochure here: Caring for our County FINAL

TIBENHAM (and surrounding area)

Thinks Carers, Thinks Wellbeing and Thinks Community
Thursday, 22nd March 10am for 10.30 – 2pm
(including buffet lunch)

Following on from last year’s event.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME – IT IS NOT JUST FOR CARERS

Tibenham Community Hall, Pristow Green Lane, Tibenham, NR16 1PX

South Norfolk Older People’s Forum  –  New members always welcome

Next meeting: Wednesday 21 March at 10 am for coffee for 10.15 am start

At South Norfolk Council Offices, Council Chamber, Swan Lane, Long Stratton, NR15 2XE

Main topics of the meeting will include :

Details of a recent Housing Project
Up to date information from “n able” who provide specialist equipment for Older People
The Handyperson Scheme and also Digital Heritage Trails supported by South Norfolk Council,

Time will be allowed for the usual question and answer session after each talk

If you find it difficult to get to the meeting, free transport could be available from where you live. To take advantage of this please call Ann Baker on 01508 481819 by 5pm on 12 March

The meeting is expected to close by 12.30

February 2018 – the latest newsletter from South Norfolk Police for our area.

South Norfolk Police Newsletter Feb 18

South Norfolk Council is carrying out its annual consultation on setting its budget for 2018/19 and would welcome responses from residents and local businesses.

 The link to the online survey is here: https://www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/budget-consultation and should take under 5 minutes to complete.  Hard copies are also available from Accountancy Team, South Norfolk Council, Swan Lane, Long Stratton, NR15 2XE or by calling 01603 533855 and a pdf version is attached.

The survey closes on 2^nd February.   Click the link for the PDF     Budget Consultation paper copy

From South Norfolk Council:

We’re running free information sessions in South Norfolk to help residents make the most of the skills available within their community. We started running these last year and we’re continuing to run them on the last Thursday of each month, a different topic each time, held in a different pub in South Norfolk.  Please see the attached for details of all our sessions and how to book a place.  Pick n Mix Bitesize learning poster

Click the link below to be taken to a checklist:

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‘Get Ready for Winter’ is a campaign run and implemented by the Met Office on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/barometer/advice/about-get-ready-for-winter

Get Ready for Winter joins up messages from Government and voluntary sector partners to encourage individuals, families and communities to think about winter preparations they can make to help them stay warm, healthy and safe.

Members of the public visiting the Met Office website for the latest weather forecast are able to access up-to-date expert advice from carefully selected organisations to ensure they can prepare for and respond to the weather, to stay safe and protect their property.