Alan Barker

Newport Parish Council Meeting

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The next Newport Parish Council meeting is at Newport Primary School (The Hall entrance) at 7pm on Tuesday 11th October 2022 – all village residents are welcome. Access to the meeting room is through the main gate on the Village Hall side of the school and to the rear of the building.    

Public Forum – The Public Forum will commence at 7.00pm. The period designated for public participation shall not exceed 15 minutes. Each member of the public may only speak once and for no longer than 3 minutes.

Nottingham Knockers Cold Calling in East Riding Villages

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Trading Standards Services as received reports of Nottingham Knockers cold calling in East Riding villages.

You may know this group as ‘duster sellers’. They are normally young males carrying large bags full of cleaning products which they offer for sale door-to-door.  This approach is believed to have started in the Nottingham area,  hence the term ‘Nottingham Knockers’. Unfortunately, as well as selling everyday items at inflated prices, they may also be looking for suitable targets with a view to either obtaining personal details to sell on, or committing crime.

These callers typically claim to be ex-offenders trying to make a new start in life by working on a probation or rehabilitation scheme, and may show a false ID card, or a false Pedlar’s Certificate (genuine certificates are issued by the Police).  Government rehabilitation schemes do not involve door-to-door sales.

Local residents have reported that some of these callers have been abusive.  It is also believed that others may try to charm their way in, making repeat visits to the same household.  

The best course of action for local residents is:

  • DON’T DEAL WITH COLD CALLERS 
  • Do not make up-front payments to any cold callers.
  • Do not deal with Nottingham Knockers.
  • NEVER allow Nottingham Knockers into your home.
  • If you are aware of Nottingham Knockers visiting your neighbourhood, please report any such activity to the Police immediately, using the non-emergency number, 101.  Give as much information as you can such as times dates, descriptions and vehicle registration numbers. By doing this you may help prevent crime.
  • Report any suspicions about other types of door-to-door selling to Citizens Advice consumer helpline 0808 223 1133, giving as much information as you can, such as business names and addresses.

Domestic Abuse Awareness Month-October 22

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council has joined forces with Humber NHS Foundation Trust, City Health Care Partnership and Humberside Police to support this year’s Domestic Abuse Awareness Month in October.

The combined approach is to raise awareness of domestic abuse and the various forms it comes in, with a focus this year in the East Riding on coercive control, domestic abuse in rural communities, diversity and children affected by domestic abuse.

Residents in the East Riding are encouraged to follow East Riding of Yorkshire Council (@East_Riding) and Humber NHS Foundation Trust (@Humbersafeguard) on Twitter to learn more about these important issues as we move through the domestic abuse month of awareness in October. Full information on the support available for victims of domestic abuse can be found here: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/living/crime-and-community-safety/domestic-violence/domestic-violence-adult-services/

Councillor David Elvidge, portfolio holder for community empowerment and voluntary sector at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “Domestic Abuse Awareness Month is designed to unify women and men across the world who have been victims of domestic violence and abuse. It is important to recognise that domestic abuse impacts millions of people, and it’s not only women who are victims; many men suffer domestic violence as well. “It is a problem across every status, culture, religion, and race.

There are many different forms of domestic violence and abuse as well, which is why raising awareness is so critical. Residents can use the council’s own ‘options advisor’ on the website should they feel they need help or advice but don’t feel they can speak to somebody about their situations. The advisor is there for people 24-hours a day and can give advice should you suspect somebody else has become a victim of domestic abuse.”

Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership (DVAP) The East Riding Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership (DVAP) provides support for all victims of domestic abuse regardless of age, gender, or sexuality. Their Prevention of Domestic Abuse Service (PODAS) help individuals struggling with their behaviour in their personal relationships, that may be or are at risk of being abusive. Self-referrals (calling about your own situation) can be made by calling 01482 396368 or completing the online referral form.

Professionals need to complete the online referral and DASH risk assessment then email to opsdvap@eastriding.gov.uk. DVAP provides consent-based support for victims of domestic abuse, where information will only be shared with consent, unless there are concerns about risk of harm to children or serious criminal offences being committed. The team will work with you so that you don’t face domestic abuse alone and to help make the situation safer for you.

If you need immediate support in an emergency or are concerned for your own or someone else’s immediate safety, please always ring the Police on 999. Alternatively, you can ring the Police for a non-emergency on 101. The DVAP Website Options Advisor also provides safety information which is available on their website 24 hours a day.

Newport Parish Council Meeting

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The next Newport Parish Council meeting is at Newport Primary School (The Hall entrance) at 7pm on Tuesday 13th September 2022 – all village residents are welcome. Access to the meeting room is through the main gate on the Village Hall side of the school and to the rear of the building.    

On 19 January 2022, the Prime Minister confirmed the Plan B measures in place in England will come to an end. That means from 27 January 2022 there will be no requirement to wear face coverings in public indoor spaces. Although face coverings will no longer be mandated, people are still advised to wear them in enclosed or crowded spaces, particularly when meeting strangers.

Public Forum – The Public Forum will commence at 7.00pm. The period designated for public participation shall not exceed 15 minutes. Each member of the public may only speak once and for no longer than 3 minutes.

Goole Go Far

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The Goole Go far are a community transport service for Goole / Howden and surrounding villages offering a Medibus door to door service taking passengers for medical appointments to  Scunthorpe, Hull Royal, Castle Hill & Goole Hospitals, Allam Centre Hull & local health centres as well as Dentist & Optician appointments too. This is a vital service for those that maybe don’t drive  or have trouble getting to appointments. Anyone can use the service the cost is £5 pp return (for those with a bus pass) & £10 return (without a bus pass).

Further information is available via the links below.

Need help for attending a medical appointment
Door to door transport for attending a medical appointmnet

The Goole Medibus

Goole Go Far are also recruiting volunteer drivers  to drive the Minibuses (full training will be given). They are looking for anyone who can spare a couple of mornings a week or maybe just a day every couple of weeks to join their very friendly driver team. Maybe recently retired looking to offer something back to their community. They are based in Goole down Carlisle Street.

Volunteer Driver Information

Newport Parish Council Meeting

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The next Newport Parish Council meeting is at Newport Primary School (The Hall entrance) at 7pm on Tuesday 12th July 2022 – all village residents are welcome.

Access to the meeting room is through the main gate on the Village Hall side of the school and to the rear of the building.    

On 19 January 2022, the Prime Minister confirmed the Plan B measures in place in England will come to an end. That means from 27 January 2022 there will be no requirement to wear face coverings in public indoor spaces. Although face coverings will no longer be mandated, people are still advised to wear them in enclosed or crowded spaces, particularly when meeting strangers.

Public Forum – The Public Forum will commence at 7.00pm. The period designated for public participation shall not exceed 15 minutes. Each member of the public may only speak once and for no longer than 3 minutes.

Anne Robson Helpline

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Introducing the Anne Robson Helpline – if you or someone close to you is dying, you can talk to us.

At the Anne Robson Trust we aim to be there to listen to anyone who faces dying or the imminent death of someone they care about.  We know that facing the end of life can leave you feeling isolated and alone.

Being able to access support is so important. Gaining knowledge of what may happen towards the end of life and being prepared helps both the person dying and their loved ones to feel a sense of control.

Calls are free and confidential. Call us on 0808 801 0688 – we have time to talk

Please visitwww.annerobsontrust.org.uk/helpline-service to find out more.