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We Need Your Support To Tackle Loneliness

We Need Your Support To Tackle Loneliness

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Good afternoon all,
I hope that you are well.
We need your support! The residents at Hollymere and Primrose House in Haslington have not been able to be part of our wider community over this last year due to restrictions with Care home's because of COVID-19.
We are inviting you to drop off a flower or plant to the front doors of the home, to plant in the homes community garden. Since talking to the people at the home, we feel that this would be a great way to show that our wider community care about these residents, and will remind them of this each time that they look out of the window.
You may also wish to leave a small note with a kind message.
When people do not feel part of their community, they may feel more lonely, and therefore become more susceptible to crime.
We're also hoping that the person reading this message, feels more involved with their wider community by being part of something positive which will make others safer and happier.
Work with us to tackle crime and loneliness, together.
Thank you for your time.
Kind regards,
PCSO Lizzie Jolley 22582

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Lizzie Jolley (Police, PCSO, Crewe PCSO Haslington & Rural Villages in Cheshire East)

Local Residents To Have Their Say on How Cheshire is Policed

Local Residents To Have Their Say on How Cheshire is Policed

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I’m proud to present to you my draft Police and Crime Plan, which sets out Cheshire’s policing priorities for the next three years.

The overarching priorities from now until 2024 are to:

• Prevent and tackle crime
• Make Cheshire’s roads safer
• Deliver justice for victims of crime
• Protect vulnerable people
• Improve public confidence in policing
• Modernise our police force

The plan has been produced with Cheshire residents' priorities for community safety at its heart but I want your views on whether it will make Cheshire even safer
Read the plan here.
Take the survey to give your views.
The consultation closes at 23.59 hours on Sunday 15th August 2021.
Once the consultation is closed, the responses will be analysed and amendments to the plan will be made before the final draft is presented at the September meeting of Cheshire’s Police and Crime Panel.
If you’d like to request a hard copy of the plan or survey, please email pcc@cheshire.pnn.police.uk or call 01606 364000.

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Jennifer van Deursen (Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Communications Officer, Cheshire)

Asb Awareness Week

Asb Awareness Week

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This week is ASB Awareness week and it runs between 19th July – 25th July.
In order to take a stand against anti-social behaviour and to make communities feel safer, Crewe Police have joined a National campaign that is bringing people and organisations from across the County together.
ASB Awareness Week – Making Communities Safer, aims to encourage communities to report ASB and to highlight the options available to those experiencing it.
Organised by community safety specialists Resolve, ASB Awareness week is being backed by the Home Office, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), Local Government Association (LGA), the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) and the National Fire Chief’s Council (NFCC).
If you wish to report and issues or concerns then please contact us on –
Non-emergency 101
Immediate threat to life and property - 999

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Andrea Smith (Police, Community Support Officer, Crewe LPU)

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Cheshire East Council warns – Covid cases soaring

Following the announcement by the Prime Minister on Monday to move to step 4 of the roadmap, Cheshire East Council is warning that Covid cases are soaring across the borough.

Covid-19 infection rates of the highly transmissible Delta variant continue to increase at an alarming rate in the borough (474 cases per 100,000 in the latest week 10 July to 16 July) and have more than trebled since the beginning of the month.

Positive cases among those aged 18 to 30 and who remain un-vaccinated are particularly high especially in Macclesfield and Crewe areas.

Leader of Cheshire East Council, Councillor Sam Corcoran, said: “The huge increase in Covid-19 cases is extremely worrying and this will undoubtedly lead to more disruption, more hospitalisations and sadly more deaths.

“We have heard the government announce the ending of most restrictions, but I am strongly urging our residents to continue to be cautious as we might not hit the peak of infections for several more weeks and it is therefore vital for all of us to get vaccinated and to wear a mask to protect others in crowded or close proximity settings.”

Councillor Craig Browne, deputy leader of Cheshire East Council, said: “I have said it before, but this pandemic is far from over. We have a duty to ensure our residents are aware of the impact it is continuing to have, predominantly among those who are still not fully vaccinated.

“I would encourage anyone who has not yet done so, to make an appointment for their vaccination as soon as possible.”

Dr Matt Tyrer, director of public health at Cheshire East Council, said: “This is a very serious situation and it’s going to get far worse before it gets any better.

“Working alongside the other Directors of Public Health across Cheshire and Merseyside, working together as the Champs Public Health Collaborative, collectively we have issued a joint statement asking those living and working in the area to go above and beyond the minimum required, in the light of rising Covid-19 infections locally and changes to the national restrictions.

“People are being asked to take their individual and collective role to reduce the transmission of the virus incredibly seriously, and not see the 19th July as a reason to stop all behaviours that have slowed down the spread of the virus over the past sixteen months, especially when in close contact with others.

“This is very important, as infection rates are high in the area and historically, the North West of England has been more impacted by the virus than other areas, due to structural inequalities. This means recovery from the pandemic will take longer unless residents continue to take steps to minimise harm right now.

“This advice will also support local businesses and the wider economy, as increased transmission of the virus will result in major disruptions if staff are unable to work due to being unwell with COVID-19 and legally required to self-isolate.”

People living, visiting, and working in Cheshire East are advised to:

• Get fully vaccinated – it's shown to be safe and effective against the virus, including new variants and is the best way to keep yourself from getting seriously ill. It also reduces the risk of passing the virus on to someone else;
• Be kind and considerate of others who may be feeling extremely nervous about the further lifting of restrictions;
• Continue wearing face coverings in crowded indoor areas where social distancing cannot be followed, such as supermarkets and on public transport, in health and social care settings, such as hospitals, care homes and GP surgeries, and where it would make others feel more comfortable;
• Continue social distancing by not unnecessarily being in crowded areas and continuing to work from home if possible;
• Try to meet others outside where possible;
• Continue to practice good hand hygiene, in particular hand washing;
• Keep getting tested - everyone should undertake twice weekly rapid symptom free testing using Lateral Flow Tests (LFT). If people experience generally associated symptoms such as a headache, a stuffed or runny nose, tiredness or weakness, aches and pains, sore throat or diarrhoea, they should take an LFT and follow up with a PCR test if the LFT test is positive. If people have any of the main symptoms of Covid-19 such as a high temperature, a new continuous cough or loss or change to their sense of smell or taste they must stay at home and book a PCR test;
• Self-isolate if you have been in contact with someone who has Covid-19, especially if you work in a high-risk setting.

Businesses and workplaces in Cheshire East are also asked to:

• Continue to adhere to Covid-19 working safely guidance, including provision of washing facilities and proper ventilation with external fresh air;
• Continue to engage with the Test, Trace and Isolate process, and increase testing if your workplace has had an outbreak;
• Encourage your employees to get tested if they suspect they have Covid-19 symptoms and self-isolate if positive;
• Encourage your employees to have both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine when it is offered.

For the latest information and advice on the move to Step 4, testing, vaccinations and self-isolation support, go to the council’s webpage at: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/covid19

Recruitment

Recruitment

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Good afternoon,
We would like to make you aware of our current recruitment which can be found using the link below! There's so many different roles for the different experience and personalities around our communities.
https://mfss.taleo.net/careersection/mfss-external+cheshire+constabulary/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
(Having difficulties with the link provided - please visit our Cheshire Police Website - Scroll to the bottom of the page - Press on Careers on the bottom left - This will then take you to a new page with a current vacancies tab - press this and it will take you to a list of jobs.)
Current vacancies examples are below :-
-Complaint and Misconduct Customer Service Assistant Force Headquarters, Winsford 9 Jul 2021 £19,452 - £20,706
-Special Constable - Various Locations TBC 11 Jul 2021 23:55 BST
-Cleaner - Warrington Warrington 16 Jul 2021
-Cleaner - Sandbach Sandbach 16 Jul 2021
-Police Staff Driver Trainer Scale 6 Force Headquarters, Winsford 16 Jul 2021 23:55 BST £26,865 - £28,725
-Business Support Administrator Chester 18 Jul 2021 23:55 BST £18,501 - £20,706
-Secretary Chester 18 Jul 2021 23:55 BST £21,135 - £23,406
-MIR Reader/Receiver Chester 18 Jul 2021 23:55 BST £26,865 - £28,725
-Duty Planning Assistant Force Headquarters, Winsford 21 Jul 2021 23:55 BST £19,452 - £20,706
-Acting Assistant Chief Constable Force Headquarters, Winsford 30 Jul 2021 09:00 BST See advert
-Police Officer - Rejoiner opportunities TBC 2 Dec 2021 23:55 GMT
-Police Officer - Transferee opportunities TBC 2 Dec 2021 23:55 GMT
-Staff - Scale2/3 Accounts & Purchasing Assistant - FTC (Up to 12 Months) Force Headquarters, Winsford 31 Dec 2021 23:55 GMT £18,501 - £20,706
-Volunteer-Victims Panel Volunteer Force Headquarters, Winsford 31 Dec 2021 23:55 GMT
-Volunteer-Victim Services Volunteer - Cheshire - Part Time Force Headquarters, Winsford 31 Dec 2022 23:55 GMT See advert
Stay up to date with the latest vacancies by registering for new job notifications.
Thank you for your time and have a great day!
Kind regards,
PCSO Lizzie Jolley 22582

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Lizzie Jolley (Police, PCSO, Crewe PCSO Haslington & Rural Villages in Cheshire East)

Sling Your Hook Campaign Launched By Neighbourhood Watch To Tackle Scams

Sling Your Hook Campaign Launched By Neighbourhood Watch To Tackle Scams

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Dear Jan
We are excited to tell you more about our SLING YOUR HOOK campaign running throughout July to help tackle scams
WHY ‘SLING YOUR HOOK’?
The campaign taps into the psychology that scammers use to hook people in, helping you stay one step ahead and protect yourself and your loved ones against the increasing variety of scams happening every day. We’ve identified the following five behaviours scammers commonly use:

• They imply they’re doing you a favour (reciprocity)
• They indicate everyone else is doing this (social proof)
• They say your only chance is to act now (urgency)
• They act like they’re similar to you, so you like them and want to please them (connection)
• They ask you to do one little thing which makes you do more (commitment).

We also know that often victims of scams report that in hindsight they felt something wasn’t quite right at the time.  This campaign aims to raise awareness of the tactics scammers use and encourages people to ‘stop and think’ if something doesn’t FEEL, SEEM, LOOK or SOUND right.  This allows them time to trust your gut instinct and help prevent becoming a scam victim.
“Everyone likes to feel special. But watch out! If a stranger is going out of their way for you, something fishy may be going on instead. Scammers like to offer one-off deals and favours. Don’t be afraid to tell them no.” John Hayward-Cripps, CEO of Neighbourhood Watch Network
How can you support this campaign?

• LEARN: Visit our scams website pages to learn more about common scams, preventing scams, reporting scams, supporting victims and a scams campaign toolkit
• SHARE: Follow us on our Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / LinkedIn channels and share our posts       
• JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Join us for an online talk (details below)

ONLINE TALKS
We are delivering a series of scams awareness online talks in partnership with the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU), the National Trading Standards Scams Team (NTSST) and Avast.
Anyone can attend, but we are now running waiting lists only for all the webinars apart from one! Last week we ran an online talk on ‘Exploring the psychology behind scams and how scammers are so effective at their crimes’. It was so popular we have decided to re-run it on 27th July, 5pm.  Click here to book your place. Please note – this event will not be recorded.
Keep safe,
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NETWORK, Central Support Team
Follow us.. ourwatch.org.uk / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / LinkedIn
Neighbourhood Watch Network is a charity registered in England & Wales, CIO no: 1173349

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Central Support Team (NWN, Neighbourhood Watch Network, England and Wales)

RHS show garden celebrates the Parkland’s wild side

This year, garden designer and ecologist Michael McGarr has designed the RHS and Tatton Park Rewilding feature garden. Their 10 metre by 10 metre area of showground has been left to ‘grow out’, allowing otherwise unseen plants to be showcased where they chose to grow, alongside Michael’s designed space. The result is both easy on the eye and easy to manage. And the aim? To encourage gardeners to consider site-specific planting, biodiversity and, for at least a corner of our gardens, to be welcoming to wildlife.

Live and let live

McGarr worked closely with Tatton Park’s Head Gardener, Simon Tetlow, in the build up to the show. In early spring, fencing was erected around their plot on the showground site, to protect it from visitors’ feet and grazing deer. “Every time I checked over the fence, something new had appeared.” says Simon. “Periwinkles, buttercups, daisies and by late June, it had turned into a sea of clover. It was so simple yet beautiful and quickly affirmed one of the key rewilding messages; to re-evaluate uncelebrated plants and seek out hidden beauty, no matter how small.” Tune-in to Gardening with the RHS on www.rhs.org.uk/podcast from 22^nd July and listen to Simon talk about the diversity and ecology of Tatton Park’s wider landscape.

Go native in the Parkland

Michael also chose feature plants specific to the Parkland site for his RHS garden design. Sedge, soft rush, spotted orchids, hawthorn, field maple and teasels all grow wild and free across Tatton Park’s 1000 acres. But like many wildlife havens, you may have to venture off the beaten track to spot them. Head away from the main drive, venture into quieter corners and you’ll find rare and internationally important habitats. Both meres are on the RAMSAR List, as wetland sites of international importance, and Dog Wood is a designated SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest).

Biodiversity is the buzz word

Darren Morris is a Ranger at Tatton Park and sees first-hand how the native species featured in the RHS garden support wildlife across the Parkland. “The numerous plant species found in the parkland also support a vast array of insect and invertebrate life” Darren goes on to explain that managing grassland effectively is crucial for supporting biodiversity. “We manage the grassland to provide habitats for as many native species as possible” says Darren. “Our grassland is managed to allow a variety of sward lengths, this in turn supports many native plant species such as harebell, tormentil and speedwell. Added to this, many fungi species also thrive here. The longer grass sward in some areas of the park provides habitat for field voles, which in turn, then attract birds such as barn owls and kestrels to the Park.” Tickets are still available for RHS Flower Show Tatton Park at www.rhs.org.uk

Here’s how you can book and stay in touch with happenings at Tatton Park:

v www.tattonpark.org.uk – for opening times, tickets and events listings

v e-news – sign up on our website and receive email updates from Tatton Park

v Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – find us @TattonPark

v Candide Gardening App - download onto your phone to enhance your visit to our Gardens

Spectacular The Croods 2 - A New Age Inspired Treehouse Unveiled At Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Spectacular The Croods 2 - A New Age Inspired Treehouse Unveiled At Idle Valley Nature Reserve

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School girl’s winning design is brought to life in Retford for generations to enjoy
Eight-year-old Lottie Brown designed her dream treehouse as part of a competition to celebrate the release of the new epic adventure film in association with Co-op Insurance and Neighbourhood Watch.
Young people in Retford, Nottinghamshire, now have a brand-new community treehouse, situated in Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s Idle Valley Nature Reserve – all thanks to a schoolgirl from York and new film The Croods 2: A New Age.
Judges crowned Lottie as the overall winner because of her imaginative and inclusive design, which features a hotel for bugs, ‘kindness rocks,’ and interactive games for children to enjoy. The treehouse has now been brought to life in Retford for youngsters all over the region to enjoy for many years to come.
The Croods 2: A New Age has community at its core, telling the story of two families uniting and realising that life is better when people support each other, embrace their differences, and forge a future together. In their first meeting, the Croods are astounded, not only by the fact they are not the only family in existence, but by the incredible treehouse in which the Betterman’s live.
This month, Lottie saw her design come to life at the nature reserve, when she was invited to cut the ribbon and be the first person to play on the treehouse with her best friend, Millie.
On the day, Lottie was led down a red carpet and received a personal congratulatory message from the film’s director, Joel Crawford.
Lottie said: “I loved the first Croods movie, so I was really excited to get to draw my own treehouse. I’m even more excited now as my treehouse is actually real for other children to play on. It’s amazing! I told everyone at school and my teachers want to plan a trip to Idle Valley so that all my friends can play on it.”
The treehouse is located close to the visitor carpark, and further development work on the play area is planned in the coming months for visiting families to enjoy.
Charles Offord, Managing Director of Co-op Insurance said: “The quality of the designs submitted were simply incredible. Young people across the nation really got creative, and we’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who entered the competition.
Lottie’s impressive treehouse is there to be enjoyed by visitors to Idle Valley Nature Reserve and the local community for many years to come.  At the Co-op, community lies at the heart of everything we stand for, and it was a pleasure to be involved in this project alongside Neighbourhood Watch, the Wildlife Trust and of course The Croods!”
John Hayward-Cripps, CEO of Neighbourhood Watch said: “We are so impressed with Lottie’s well thought out treehouse, and we look forward to seeing it bring people together and strengthen community spirit.
As a charity, Neighbourhood Watch is all about being neighbourly and community-focused and we hope this initiative opens more opportunities to involve children in coming up with inclusive ways to unite communities.”
DreamWorks Animation’s The Croods 2: A New Age is in UK cinemas on 16th July 2021.

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Clare Harrison (NWN, MSA, Cheshire)

Council urges residents and businesses to remain cautious following relaxing of restrictions

Cheshire East Council is asking residents and businesses to remain cautious following the relaxing of Covid restrictions and the move to step 4 from Monday 19 July.

Cases of the highly transmissible Delta variant are continuing to rise right across Cheshire East (305 cases per 100,000 in the latest week 4 July to 10 July) and the borough remains in the Enhanced Response Area (ERA) designation.

Leader of Cheshire East Council, Councillor Sam Corcoran, said: “We have all waited for so long for restrictions to be eased, but now is definitely not the right time to become complacent and to let our guard down.

“Staff, volunteers, key workers and businesses across the borough have all worked tirelessly to help get us to this stage. But we owe it to ourselves and to others to be responsible and keep following the guidance.”

Councillor Craig Browne, deputy leader of Cheshire East Council, said: “After almost 18 months living under the shadow of this pandemic, the removal of formal restrictions is a welcome relief to many residents and businesses; nevertheless, we should continue to exercise caution, remain vigilant and act responsibly to minimise the spread of Covid in our communities.

“This is especially important for our 40,000 businesses in the borough which have a duty of care to protect their staff and customers; this is likely to involve them taking appropriate steps to mitigate the risk of further infections. Where this is the case, please do as you are requested out of respect for fellow customers and members of staff.

“We should be under no illusion that the coronavirus has gone away, but we do have to learn to live with it. Like every other pandemic in history, it will probably be with us for several years to come and we should all be mindful of that.”

Dr Matt Tyrer, director of public health at Cheshire East Council, said: “Along with public health colleagues and partners, I fear the current situation with Covid cases rising and an increase in related hospitalisations, is only going to get worse before it gets better.

“Therefore, getting vaccinated is the best thing you can do to keep yourself and others closest to you safe. if you haven’t taken up either your first or second jab yet, then please do so, as you need both doses for maximum protection.

“We are still advising to continue wearing a mask to protect others especially in crowded spaces or on public transport, and if you feel you should wear one in other settings or are in a situation where you think you should, then do wear it”.

For the latest information and advice on the move to Step 4, testing, vaccinations and self-isolation support, go to the council’s webpage at: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/covid19

Vitamin D reduces hospital risk

June 2021 Enewsletter - Firelink

June 2021 Enewsletter - Firelink

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Welcome to the June edition of the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service e-Newsletter.

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Be Water Aware

Cooling off in rivers, canals, ponds, quarries and lakes can have deadly consequences.
We're urging people, particularly children and teenagers, not to swim anywhere other than in purpose-built and supervised swimming pools unless they are members of an organised swimming group.
If you spot someone in trouble in the water, please 999 to call us.
Find out more - Be Water Aware

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Countryside fire safety advice

Grass fires can get out of hand very quickly, cause extensive damage and put lives at risk.
They can also last for several days once a fire takes hold using up valuable Fire Service resources which could be needed elsewhere.
Find out more - Countryside fire safety advice

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Could you be a paid on-call firefighter?

We are recruiting for paid on-call firefighters at the following fire stations: Alsager, Audlem, Birchwood, Bollington, Frodsham, Holmes Chapel, Macclesfield, Malpas, Northwich, Poynton, Sandbach, Stockton Heath and Tarporley Fire Stations.
Could you be an on-call firefighter?
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals with common sense, the ability to work as part of a team and able to deal with physically and emotionally demanding situations. Qualifications aren't necessary, applicants just need to be at least 18 years old and physically and medically fit with good hearing and eyesight.
Potential recruits also need to be able to reach their local fire station within five minutes of home or work and have a real interest in the fire and rescue service and helping in the community. The role attracts an average income in the region of £5000 a year.
Find out more - On-call firefighter recruitment

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Ashley Lawton (Cheshire Police / Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Administrator, Corporate Communications)

Do You Know What A Ghost Broker is?

Do You Know What A Ghost Broker is?

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Dear Subscriber,
Just 15% of people have heard of a ‘ghost broker’.* Do you know what one is?
Have you ever heard of a ‘ghost broker’? No, we are not talking about things that go bump in the night – this is a lot scarier. ‘Ghost brokers’ are fraudsters who sell fake or invalid car insurance policies. Victims are sold fake insurance documents for a policy that does not exist, or for a genuine policy that has been set up using false details to lower the price of the premium.
How do ‘ghost brokers’ operate?
Fraudsters lure victims in with the offer of cheaper insurance premiums, usually via social media or by word-of-mouth. These individuals or groups pose as middlemen for well-known insurance companies, claiming they can offer you legitimate car insurance at a significantly cheaper price.
This type of fraud is typically carried out either by forging insurance documents, falsifying your details to bring the price down, or by taking out a genuine policy for you but cancelling it soon after.
Often, the victim is not aware that they have been scammed until they are involved in an accident and try to claim on the policy.
Who do ‘ghost brokers’ target?
‘Ghost brokers’ tend to target vulnerable communities, including members of non-English speaking communities who may not have full knowledge of UK insurance and laws, as well as young people looking for cheaper insurance deals.
Last year, Action Fraud received 694 reports of ‘ghost broking’, with almost a third (29%) coming from victims aged 17-29. The reported losses for these victims alone totalled £113,500, with each individual losing an average of £559.
Figures also indicate that over half (58%) of all reports in 2020 were submitted by men.
What could happen if I drive without valid insurance?
As policies sold by ‘ghost brokers’ are either invalid, non-existent or fraudulent, this means that the driver is technically uninsured, meaning that you could face:

• £300 fixed penalty notice
• Six points on driving licence
• Vehicle being seized and crushed

How can I protect myself from ‘ghost brokers’?
There are simple steps that you can take to spot the signs of these scams and avoid being taking for a ride by ‘ghost brokers’:

• ‘Ghost brokers’ often advertise and communicate via social media, online forums and messaging apps. If a broker is only using a mobile phone or email as a way of contact, this can be a sign of this type of crime. Fraudsters do not want to be traced after they have taken money from their victims.
• They may also try to sell insurance policies through print adverts in pubs, clubs or bars, newsagents
• If a deal seems too good to be true, then it probably is. If you are not sure about the broker, check on the Financial Conduct Authority or the British Insurance Brokers’ Association website for a list of all authorised insurance brokers. You can also contact the insurance company directly to verify the broker’s details. You can also check to see if a car appears to be insured on the Motor Insurance Database website.
• If you think that you have been a victim of a ghost broker, you can report your concerns to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk or on 0300 123 2040.
• You can also contact the Insurance Fraud Bureau via its confidential Cheatline on 0800 422 0421 or on the IFB website.

*According to a YouGov survey commissioned by the IFB

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Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)

Cheshire East Council concerned about increase in Covid-19 cases

Cheshire East Council remains concerned about the increase in Covid-19 cases across the borough.

Cheshire East was designated as an Enhanced Response Area on 14 June, but since then cases of the highly transmissible Delta variant have continued to rise and not just in Macclesfield and Crewe, but more recently in Congleton, Middlewich and Sandbach.

Council teams in public health, education and regulatory services along with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), NHS partners and neighbouring local authorities, are all working together to ensure the outbreaks are closely monitored and timely and appropriate action taken.

Additional testing resources have been brought into the borough along with mobile vaccination pop-ups, to help curb the latest increase of Covid-19 positive cases.

Dr Matt Tyrer, director of public health at Cheshire East Council, said: “We have all worked together for such a long time over the last sixteen months to keep people safe and I want to thank everyone for following the guidance.

“But despite all our efforts, we are now seeing worrying patterns of infection emerging. We can’t afford to become complacent otherwise we will keep seeing rates rise and our schools and businesses will continue suffering disruption.

“We all have to be socially responsible and do the right thing for ourselves and for each other. This includes young people as the majority of new cases are in the 10 to 39 age group and whether you are a young person or an adult, it’s in our hands to do the right thing.”

Councillor Jill Rhodes, Cheshire East Council adults and health committee chair, said: “We are so close to our lives returning to normal, but now is not the time to let our guard down. Hands, space, face, fresh air, along with getting both jabs when they are offered to you along with regular testing, is more important than ever.”

The council has recently launched a new public awareness campaign called ‘It’s in our hands’, which aims to secure the help of residents to think about what they can do individually to help prevent Covid-19 from spreading and to keep communities safe.

For more information on testing, vaccinations and self-isolation support, go to the council’s webpage at: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/covid19

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Road Safety

Road Safety

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A reminder to drivers, we are aware that many of the side streets do not have driveways, leaving no option to park your vehicle partly on the footpath.
We have received complaints from residents of having to walk onto the road pushing their prams as there has not been enough access left for them to get through.
This is extremely dangerous to Wheelchair users, prams etc.
Many Thanks
Pcso Probin Crewe Central

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Penny Probin (Police, Community Support Officer, Crewe LPU)

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