The council has been in contact with Better Housing Better Health a local charity who work with people who might be in need of advice on their energy uses at home. They can help residents who might otherwise be at risk of living in fuel poverty to access advice and support.
Their website contains a deal of information as well as the facility to get help via a phoneline or webchat. https://www.bhbh.org.uk/
The Police are warning of a new and very imaginative fraud that is being perpetrated nationally and locally. SIM-Swap Fraud: What You Need to Know SIM-swap fraud is a clever and increasingly common type of crime where a criminal takes over your mobile phone number. They do this by tricking your mobile provider into switching…
In recent years, the housing crisis has emerged as one of the most pressing issues facing communities nationwide. House prices on Dartmoor as a whole have risen to the point where many cannot afford to buy a house in the community in which they live or work and are forced to move away. As the…
Unfortunately the organisers of the village fair decided they were unable deliver the fair this year. However, the Foxes football team have organised a BBQ and refreshments for everyone to come and socialise on the day. Please come and bring a picnic or buy something from the BBQ and mingle. Please see their poster for…
Devon and Cornwall Police have issued a neighbourhood alert warning about Winter Fuel Payment fraud or scams targeting pensioners. This is a type of “phishing” scam where criminals attempt to trick individuals, particularly older and vulnerable people, into giving up their personal and financial information. The scam typically involves fraudsters sending fake text messages, emails, or making phone…
Defra Capital Grants Defra has re-opened its Capital Grants offer which is designed to help farmers and land managers to enhance biodiversity, protect natural resources and improve the landscape. There is a total of £150million available for on-farm projects, in six broad areas: There are 78 specific items available within these themes as part of…
The Trustees of the Nicholls Hall have arranged for Deborah Cunningham, Customer Consultant at Yorkshire Building Society, to give a presentation advising on how to recognise a scam and what to do if you think you have been the subject of a scam or attempted scam. The event takes place in the hall on Wednesday…