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Neighbourhood Watch Online Webinars
Neighbourhood Watch are running a week-long webinar series on lots of useful topics.
The links for registering for the webinars
| Day | Webinar | Link to register |
| Monday 18th | Taking your home security to the next level (burglary trends and technology) | Register HERE |
| Tuesday 19th | ASB & Heritage crime – not just an issue for rural communities | Register HERE
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| Wednesday 20th | Top tips from policing’s tactical lead for vehicle crime | Register HERE |
| Thursday 21st | Understanding the role of isolation & loneliness in scams | Register HERE |
| Friday 22nd | Stalking and female personal safety | Register HERE |
Devolution deal for Warwickshire
The government published an agreement on 6 March 2024 for devolution in Warwickshire by giving local leaders more control and influence over the levers of local growth. The agreement transfers new powers and funding to Warwickshire County Council, including devolution of the adult education budget.
This agreement is subject to ratification by Warwickshire County Council, and to the statutory requirements for making the secondary legislation implementing the provisions of the agreement. These statutory requirements include those councils consenting to the legislation and Parliament approving it. Once that legislation is made the agreement will be confirmed.
Avon Dassett on Channel 4 News!
Avon Dassett featured in an interesting report on Channel 4 News on the policing of hunting, 20 years after the Hunting Act (2004).
The news item broadcast on 4 March 2024 by Alex Thomson highlighted a ‘secret’ protocol between the police and Warwickshire Hunt. In the meantime, it appears hunting continues, in contravention of the Act. Hounds were filmed chasing a fox and entering private property in the village and also impeding traffic (including ambulances) on main roads.
Dassett Country Show Grow and Show Competition
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 🤗👍
The categories for this year’s Grow and Show have been decided and we think there’s something there for everyone, adults and kids! Entry fees are £1 per entry for adults and £0.50 per entry for kids. So…start your next bit of sewing, get planning your fruit, veg and flowers, start looking through those recipes and remember…money raised from entry fees goes to our two chosen charities.
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE ALL OF YOUR ENTRIES!! 🌽🍰💐
Carers Bulletin Published
Please see linked below the Caring Together Warwickshire Bulletin – Issue 9 (March 2024):
Local Support to Quit Smoking
Swap to Stop is in Warwickshire!
If you are a smoker, aged over 18 and registered with a Warwickshire GP, you are entitled to 12-weeks of free 1-1 support from our qualified Stop Smoking practitioners, backed by the new government national stop smoking campaign which includes your own ‘Vape Quit Kit’.
What we offer
- 12 weeks of one-to-one support
- Help with managing cravings and withdrawal symptoms
- Free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products – Plus ‘Vape Quit Kits’ for over 18’s
- Smoke Free App
- Delivered by a specialist stop smoking practitioner
- Delivered in your area – face to face or digital
Who we can help
- People living in Warwickshire
- Registered with a Warkwickshire GP
- Aged 18+ for the Swap to Stop Scheme; or 12+ without the option of the swap to stop scheme
What do I do now?
- Call 0333 005 0092
- Or text QUIT to 60777
- Or complete the self-referral form here
THE COMPTON CHRONICLE – MARCH EDITION
THE COMPTON CHRONICLE – MARCH EDITION
Hello everyone, the March edition of the Compton Chronicle can be found below.
Paper copies will be delivered in the coming days.
For contributors please note that the closing date for submissions for the April Edition will be 12th March.
– The Chronicle Editorial Team
Government Grant Funding for Off-Gas Properties
What funding is available?
Through UK government Help to Heat schemes, Stratford on Avon District Council is delivering the second phase of the Home Upgrade Grant scheme – also known as ‘HUG2′.
HUG2 provides energy efficiency measures and low carbon heating to low-income households living in the worst performing, off-gas grid homes in England.
The scheme aims to improve the warmth and comfort of homes that do not have mains-gas heating, whilst also reducing energy bills, carbon emissions and levels of fuel poverty across the county.
Eligible households could receive free energy efficiency improvements or clean heating (such as air source heat pumps) for their homes, following a home assessment.
Who is eligible?
You could be eligible if you:
- Don’t have gas central heating
- Have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of D, E, F or G
- Have a combined annual household income under £36,000 (gross)
For more information see:
Dog lost on Burton Dassett – Update Now Found!
Young black spaniel lost on Burton Dassett on 19 February 2024. Please call 07915 029 230 with any sightings.