Compton Bishop Speed Watch Group
Compton Bishop Parish Council are asking for help to monitor speeding vehicles in the Parish. We would like to create a Community Speed Watch Group to monitor the situation so we can collect useful data to strengthen our case for a reduced speed limit in our Parish. We are a small team on the Council and really need volunteers who are keen to make an impact on this continuing issue.
Would you be interested in donating a small amount of your time every month to help?
If so please contact our Clerk by email to [email protected]
We need all hands on deck and hope you can help us, improve the safety of our village.
Carbon Reduction
A new grant has been launched which will help businesses save money and help save the environment. The new Carbon Reduction Grants for Business Scheme is being jointly run by Somerset’s five local authorities and will see businesses of all sizes able to apply for grants between £500 and £1,000 to help reduce their carbon footprints. For more information
Police Notice
The Police is urging anyone who receives a call or message from somebody claiming to be from a trusted organisation and who suggests money should be transferred to hang up and dial 159, which connects people safely to their bank’s fraud prevention service.Please see the link below for more information on this service, which could protentially save your life savings.
Attachments: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk///media/32960730/pcc-says-stop-hang-up-and-call-159.pdf
Council Tax scam by Text Message
Please be aware that Sedgemoor District Council have had reports a company who are texting messages to members of the public, stating a refund is pending for council tax. This is a scam and should be deleted. They ask residents to follow the link provided to claim their refund. The first screen asks customers to confirm their details, followed by the second screen asking for members of the public to enter their bank account details.
Scammers are about – be aware
The Neighbourhood Watch Scheme has reported Rogue Traders operating locally in the Taunton area. The Neighbourhood Watch scheme members intervened when an elderly resident was offered services to their property for an inflated price, this was then reported back to the police. Do please remain alert for an similar activity.
Previously residents are reported to have paid vast sums of money for poor quality work to these so called Specialists who have also taken the money and never returned to complete the work.
There are a few things that you should be wary of before allowing anyone into your home or garden. View the Neighbourhood Watch Rogue Traders
Scams
Trading Standards have released information on recent scams which includes :
Renewable energy : computer support : driveway repairs : garden services : advance fees ;: garden furniture : rouge roofers : white goods insurance : home insulation : Christmas : phising
Burglary Prevention
There have been a number of burglaries across this area where the offenders have targeted homes while the residents are on holiday. There are a number of things you can do to make your home safer. For some tips to make your home safer view the advice on preventing burglary from the Avon and Somerset Police .
Illegal Motorbikes on Crook Peak
There have been quite a string of reports about illegal motorbike riding on Crook Peak with higher than usual reports to National Trust.It is believe to be linked to those riding in the quarry on Barton Road and who are leaving the gates open which allows livestock to escape. If the same ones are riding the tops of the hill and word gets around that police are involved then this will help National Trust to manage and prevent livestock escaping and encourage all visitors to close the gates which will reduce these incidents.
If any reports come through or you hear of anyone mentioning it to you, can you please send the following information to Lauren Holt Area Ranger, Mendip Hills, Somerset Countryside & Coast on 07824820193 [email protected] Lauren Holt;
- Date
- Time
- Exact location and suspected access point – What 3 words or grid reference or even a good maps pin, the more accurate the better
- Photos or even better video footage
- Descriptions or number plates of any vehicles associated
That way National Trust can match it to the crime reference number they already have and keep logging it against it to enable rural crime resources to be directed to the issue.
Compton Bishop
Contact:
Sally Ferguson
Clerk to Compton Bishop Parish Council
Phone: Phone
Email: [email protected]