Please follow this link to see an update from the Police Commissioner for Warwickshire which includes an opportunity to have a say on police funding.

This newsletter has lots of tips and information to avoid being scammed:

• January Scam Newsletter

Please see the latest edition of the newsletter from Fenny Compton Surgery with news of Xmas opening times and other useful information:

• Newsletter

The latest Parish and Partnership newsletter is now published with a round up of the year’s activities and events to look forward to in 2017:

• SDC Parish and Partners Revew – December 2016

Please see the latest edition of the Southam Safer Neighbourhood Team newsletter with lots of information on recent local crimes and helpful tips:

• NHW Newsletter Nov 16

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

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

Abacus Pre-school are holding their annual duck race on Sunday 8th January 2017

The Duck Race is held in the field behind the Co-op in Fenny Compton.  Tickets are now on sale to buy a duck for £2.50. The ducks are launched into the stream in three heats, and then there is a winner’s race and loser’s race.  It’s a chance to win the much-coveted duck trophy, as well as supporting the local pre-school.  You don’t have to be able to attend on the day to buy a duck and have the chance to win.

Bacon sandwiches, hot dogs, hot drinks, cakes etc are all available on the day.

If anyone would like to buy a ticket, they can be bought from Abacus.  Or drop the money in a sealed envelope into Spinney Bank, Avon Dassett marked ‘Duck Race’, together with your name, address and contact telephone number. The tickets will then be popped through your door in readiness for the big day.

New plans for the design of the proposed garage at Old Orchard House (Ref: 15/03070/FUL) have been received by the planners. Comments may be made on the planning website and the new plans will be considered by the Parish Council at the meeting on 12th December.