Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) is supporting the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) national Home Fire Safety Week, running from 13 – 19 June 2022. Home Fire Safety Week aims to educate and spread awareness about fire safety in the home. The week of action is supported by fire and rescue services… read more
This week is Carers Week, so Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding everyone in a caring role of the help that is available for keeping homes safe from fire. Whether you are a formal carer, or someone who ‘keeps an eye’ on an elderly neighbour or family member, the Service offers a… read more
Many households in Swindon and across the country are currently struggling with rising living costs. That’s why it’s important to know what help and support is available now – that could benefit you, a relative, friend or neighbour. Check this list of 16 practical actions – is there any help you’re missing out on? Up… read more
There is an opportunity for people across Wiltshire to join the Wiltshire and Swindon Crimestoppers Community Ambassadors. Keeping communities safer together. As part of this opportunity, we at Crimestoppers will be able offer you support and resources to raise awareness of the anonymous service that we offer at Crimestoppers. In addition to this we can… read more
This month’s newsletter includes articles on: our THINK WIDE(N) burglary prevention campaign launch of our 40 YEARS, 40 ACTIONS pack Neighbourhood Watch Community Grants Fund International Women’s Day Neighbour of the Year Awards 2021 regional winners You can read about all this and more in our newsletter. Ukrainian Crisis Warning – We have begun to… read more
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is offering a ‘have a go’ event in Swindon later this month for any women interested in becoming an on-call firefighter. Stations across the Service area are recruiting for new on-call firefighters, and the aim of this event is to encourage more women to apply. Station Manager Neil… read more
While over 470,000 vaccinations against COVID-19 have been given to Swindon residents, there are still 22,112 adults aged 18 and over in Swindon who have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine. If you haven’t had your first, second, third, or booster dose yet, it’s never too late – book yours today to protect yourself and… read more
Vaccination is our best route out of the pandemic so it’s brilliant that more than 86 per cent of all eligible adults across Swindon, Wiltshire, and Bath and North East Somerset, have had their COVID-19 immunity topped up with a booster dose. If you haven’t yet had your first, second or booster dose, it’s never… read more
Our second newsletter of 2022 sees the launch of our Volunteer Recognition Awards 2022 to recognise volunteers who have dedicated more than five years working in their communities on behalf of Neighbourhood Watch. Find out more on page 4. It features the findings of our Neighbourhood Watch Crime and Community Survey 2021, details of our… read more
You could be entitled to £100s off your fuel bills £200 Wiltshire Surviving Winter Grant You may be eligible if you are: over pension age on a lower income worry about the cost of heating We can also advise on other schemes like Warm Home Discount and Winter Fuel Payment Call Age UK Wiltshire 0808… read more
This week saw the lifting of Plan B restrictions in England. Venues are no longer required to request the COVID pass, unless they choose to, and the legal requirement to wear a face covering no longer applies. However, it is recommended that you continue to wear one in crowded and enclosed spaces while mixing with… read more
The Government announced this week that the COVID-19 measures put in place under Plan B in England will be lifted. This means: The Government is no longer asking people to work from home if they can. People should now talk to their employers to agree arrangements to return to the office. Face coverings are no… read more
It’s fantastic to see that more than 85 per cent of adults across Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset have received their COVID-19 booster vaccination so far. A huge thank you must go to all those who continue to support the vaccination programme, including our brilliant team of volunteers in Swindon, who selflessly give… read more
When you’re living with dementia, the world can feel like a scary and confusing place. Imagine then having to visit or stay in a busy hospital, away from the familiarity of your home and family, many suffer with lonliness, fear and sadness. Whilst we are proud of the care and treatment provided to our dementia… read more
Please note this is not a Parish Council update. Since planning permission was granted for the replacement data centre at Brimble Hill in early August, the general contractor John Paul Construction has been pressing ahead with work on the 28-acre site. The former Alpha data centre close to the B4005 and adjacent to the new… read more
Dear Planning Enforcement, I am writing to confirm that the inquiry into this appeal(s) will open at 10:00 on 10 May 2022. Please can your LPA source an appropriate venue and inform me of the details. This will be reserved for 8 day(s). The sitting days are at the Inspector’s discretion and may be changed… read more
September has arrived and that means its Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn, as kids return to school and the cold weather approaches! September is still full of fun with Halloween fast approaching, and tons of great Autumn events to get involved in. Find out what’s happening in Swindon in Autumn!
The August 2021 edition of “Our News”, the e-newsletter for all Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales, is now available. In this month’s edition: We introduce our new KNOWLEDGE HUB, a new resource for our volunteers to use, chat with each other, share ideas and have access to specific information designed for their role…. read more
Leaders Unlocked are currently seeking a freelance professional to work with our social enterprise on an innovative youth engagement initiative with the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) in Wiltshire & Swindon Can you help us by forwarding this opportunity out to those who you think will be interested in working as a Freelance Project Coordinator for Wiltshire & Swindon. We appreciate your support in ensure this exciting opportunity reaches the right people…. read more
The AONB Team is searching for an accomplished administrator to help us with a large programme of grants. Farming in Protected Landscapes Business Support Officer – North Wessex Downs Salary: £22,627 – £24,491 pro rata Date Closes: 8/08/2021 Ref Number: CNS00884 Working Pattern: Temporary Part Time – 29.6 hours per week until March… read more