Policy & Resources Minutes 12.01.2021
MINUTES OF THE POLICY & RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 12th JANUARY 2021 The meeting was held remotely using Zoom software. PRESENT: Cllr. Beck (in the Chair), Fletcher, Gilbert, Smith and Warne. APOLOGIES: Cllr. Fairweather. Declaration of Interests, Dispensations and Predetermination: Members are required to declare any interests, dispensations or predetermination on items on […]
Latest news from Kent County Council Public Protection
Sittingbourne resident targeted by bogus Council officials An elderly resident in Kent was targeted by bogus council officials into paying £4,000 for urgent home repairs. What happens: You will be cold called by 2 men claiming to be from Swale Borough Council. They will tell you urgent repairs need to be carried out in […]
COVID-19 Symptom-Free Testing in Cranbrook
Update 22nd April 2021: KCC Cranbrook Asymptomatic Testing site will close on the 29th April. Opening hours until then remain 9am to 2pm. For details of site closures, please see KCC media site. It is recommended that everyone without symptoms should get tested every 2 weeks, especially if you’re leaving the house for a necessary […]
Vaccine Scam
Please be aware of a scam that is circulating in our area. Fraudsters are sending out emails and texts offering vaccines. They will ask for bank or credit/debit card details. If you receive anything similar please report it to the Police:https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/reporting-fraud-and-cyber-crime
Update of major gas works by SGN in Cranbrook.
SGN are pleased to advise that they have successfully completed their essential gas main replacement work on the High Street, Angley Road and New Road. They would like to thank local residents and businesses for their patience and understanding throughout their work programme, enabling them to carry out this essential work. They would […]
Royal Mail Phishing Scam
We have received reports of a phishing email currently circulating in the UK and being received by Kent residents. The email tells you that you have missed a delivery and provides a link to reschedule. It is a scam, do not click on any links or enter any details. This scam often circulates at Christmas […]
Kent Community Foundation’s Surviving Winter Campaign, Knock and Check
Each year there are around 1600 avoidable winter deaths across the county. We want your help to reduce this number and are asking the people of Kent to check on their elderly neighbours during the colder months when they are most at risk. Knock & Check is simple – take a look at the small […]
Volunteer to help find the vaccine for COVID-19
Join the national effort and sign up for the NHS COVID-19 vaccine research registry. Be part of the fightback against the virus by volunteering to be contacted by researchers to take part in COVID-19 vaccine research. There are a number of vaccines being identified, but only large-scale studies can give researchers the information needed about […]
Local Business Lockdown Details
Exercise for Older Adults
Domestic Abuse Support Services from Kent Police
Kent Police have also provided the following social media links:
TWBC launch new social website
A new website has been launched. With social distancing measures currently in place many people are experiencing social isolation and loneliness. To help combat this, and the impact on people’s mental health and wellbeing, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has launched a new community website ‘Tunbridge Wells Social’. The site is a collaborative project between the […]
If you are isolated at home, this website has lots of free things to do or look at to keep yourself occupied.
https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home The Parish Council wish you all well in these strange times
Coronavirus Related Scams
PROTECT ALERT Fraudsters are exploiting the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus to facilitate various types of fraud and cyber crime. Since February 2020, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has identified 21 reports of fraud where Coronavirus was mentioned, with victim losses totalling over £800k. Ten of these reports were made by victims that attempted to […]
Update from Public Health England – COVID19
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that as of 9am 4 March a total of 16,659 people have been tested in the UK, of which 16,574 negative and 85 positive. DHSC will be publishing updated data on this page on a daily basis at 2pm until further notice. As of today, due to […]
RESPONSE BY CRANBROOK AND SISSINGHURST PARISH COUNCIL TO THE LOCAL PLAN (REG 18) CONSULTATION
Volunteers Needed at Oxfam
Alert – Doorstep Crime
Tree cutting services We have received reports that doorstep criminals are active in the East Peckham area – all Kent residents should be on alert. What happens Residents are cold-called for tree cutting work Exorbitant sums of money are demanded The criminals drive the resident to the bank to withdraw cash What to do NEVER agree […]
Cranbrook Museum
THE MUSEUM IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TUESDAY to SATURDAY, PLUS BANK HOLIDAYS AND SUNDAYS IN AUGUST 2pm – 4.30pm. THIS BEING BACK TO OUR NORMAL OPENING TIMES. WE CLOSE FOR THE WINTER AFTER SATURDAY 30th OCTOBER.ANY CHANGES WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE www.cranbrookmuseum.org
Smart meter implementation program
Please see the link below the advice from the Government to ensure everyone is ready for the smart meter switch. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/236488/Non_Domestic_Leaflet_v_02.pdf
