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Superfast Broadband Update

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Did you know that superfast broadband may now be available to you?

To see if you can get it:

  1. Check whether fibre broadband is available to you by entering your landline number or address into the BT DSL checker.

If fibre is available, either ‘VDSL’ or ‘WBC FTTP’ will be listed at the top of the ‘Featured Products’ column on the left hand side of the results table along with the maximum and minimum speeds you are likely to achieve.

Remember, that if fibre is available, you will need to order a fibre broadband package. You will not receive the upgraded service automatically. To research and find a fibre broadband package that suits your needs, you might like to use a broadband comparison site such as:

Fibre not available yet?

Register here to be updated with future developments that may affect you.

What are the benefits?

Having access to faster broadband not only lets you browse the web faster, but helps businesses stay competitive and allows individuals, families and communities to make use of opportunities that wouldn’t otherwise be possible:

  • Choose the Internet Service Provider you want – the CSW Broadband project ensures that you are not limited in your choice of suppliers
  • Get online instantly with no slow dial-up connections
  • Talk face-to-face with friends and family using Skype or other software
  • Stream HD films, TV shows and videos without buffering slowing you down
  • Quickly and easily share your photos with friends and family
  • Upload pictures and documents seamlessly
  • Work from home when you want – now you can really compete in the global marketplace
  • Reduce workplace costs by introducing remote working and hot-desking

See how superfast broadband is already benefitting other communities.

Please Note: Even though your cabinet may have been upgraded, not every property connected to it is guaranteed to benefit due to some properties’ distances from the cabinet and/or quality of copper connections. For more information see these FAQs.

Herbert Protocol for People with Dementia Who Go Missing

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The Herbert Protocol is a form that contains vital information about a missing person who has dementia.

The form is filled in by the person with Dementia, their family or carers. The completed form should be kept safely by carers, family or friends, but where it can be found quickly in the unfortunate event of the person going missing. The police will only ever ask for the form if the person is reported missing.

Please don’t send it beforehand and do not give it to anyone who you do not know or trust. When a person is reported missing, the police need a vast amount of information from people who are likely to be in a heightened state of anxiety. Extracting that information takes time and may not always be accurate, particularly when it relates to historic information which can be important when searching for a person with Dementia.

The Herbert Protocol is designed to collect most of the information in slow time, so that it can be passed to the police quickly if it is ever needed. It will help the police in their search for the missing person, saving valuable time and help  return them to safety. The form should be kept up to date with a recent photograph of the person that can be passed to the police if needed. If you believe a person has gone missing and concerned for their safety, call the police on 999 and tell the police operator that you have a Herbert Protocol.

If you would like further information regarding The Herbert Protocol then please contact the team – southam.snt@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk

Tree Notification – Bitham Hall

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Application(s) reference: 16/03843/DDT

Proposed            :    – T1 copper beech: semi-pollard (Due to extensive stem decay and cavity).

At                     :    Bitham Hall, Avon Dassett, ,

For                    :    Directors

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FOR INFORMATION ONLY

Notification has been received in relation to dead/dangerous tree/s at the above address. As the tree/s are dead/dangerous there is no requirement to go through the Conservation Area Notification for tree works (6 week process)/TPO application process.

A Forestry and Landscape Officer has either visited the site or examined a report with photographic evidence and confirms that the works are necessary.

Case Officer: Ruth Rose

Tel: 01789 260329 E Mail: planning.applications@stratford-dc.gov.uk

Ruth Rose

Forestry and Landscape Officer