The [Annual] Parish Council meeting will be held at 6pm on Monday 21 May in Slingsby Village Hall Committee Room.
Download the agenda here: Slingsby Annual Council Mtg Agenda.21.05.18
This Council meeting precedes the Annual Parish Assembly which is in the main hall at 7pm. All residents are recommended to attend the Assembly. More HERE
Monday 21st May 2018, 7pm, Slingsby Village Hall
All residents are invited to attend the Annual Parish Assembly, to hear how councillors have been working on our behalf, and to air any concerns.
ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY
AGENDA
1. Apologies for Absence
2. Approval of the Minutes of the last meeting held on 8th May 2017
3. Matters Arising
4. Report from the Chairman on work undertaken throughout the year
5. Report from County Councillor Caroline Goodrick
6. Report from District Councillor Robert Wainwright
7. Open Forum
Residents views are important to the Parish Council as we strive to represent your interests and to make this area a better place to live and work. Please come along to tell us what you want for your area and help shape what happens in your community.
Minutes of last year’s Assembly: Slingsby Annual Parish Assembly Minutes 08.05.17
The Assembly will be preceded at 6pm by the Annual Parish Council meeting, which residents may attend, as with all normal meetings of the Parish Council.
North Yorkshire Community Messaging.
Most people who call at your home will be genuine. But sometimes, people turn up unannounced, with the intention of tricking their way into your home. They are known as ‘bogus callers’ or ‘distraction burglars’, whose only aim is to get into your home by distracting you to steal money or valuables.
Bogus callers sometimes work in pairs or even teams and are often well organised. One will distract you while the other searches the house for money or other valuables. They can be men, women or children (or often a combination). Watch out for anyone who says they are in a hurry. Don’t let them pressure or confuse you.
Bogus callers may pose as water, electricity or gasboard workers, council workers or even police officers. Always ask the caller for their identification, and check it, before letting them in.
Use the phone number in the phone book, not the one on their identity card. Remember, a genuine caller will happily wait outside while you check on them by calling their organisation and or calling a family member or neighbour.
To reduce the risk of becoming a victim of this crime, remember the following four steps:
•Lock all doors – even when you are at home
•Stop before you open the door, ask them who they are
•Chain – always use a door chain or spy hole
•Check – Not sure who they are? Don’t open the door!
Advice
•You could put a ‘no cold callers’ sign up on your door or window, which should deter any cold callers from knocking on your door.
•If you’re not sure who is at your door, don’t open it! Follow the Lock, Stop, Chain and Check advice.
Telephone a neighbour or friend nearby to come along and check out the caller before you open the door to them.
•Some areas in the country have Neighbourhood Watch or Nominated Neighbour Schemes you can sign up to. Check with your local police team to find out if there is one in your area.
•Many utility service providers like gas, electricity and water, provide password schemes or hotline numbers for customers to call so you can check the identity of callers before opening the door. Speak to your utility provider for more details and set up a password today.
•Don’t keep large quantities of cash at home; put it in the bank or post office where it is safe.
•Keep doors locked and windows secure at all times, even when you’re at home. Always keep your door chain on.
•If somebody asks for your help, needs to make a telephone call, needs a drink or requests a pen and paper for example, assist them through a closed door, or call a friend or neighbour to come and assist.
On Sunday 13th May a group of Fryton Villagers walked the village and surrounding area including the B1257 picking up litter. Instigated by Keith Thomas and Astrid Buergers, the villagers met at 10am and collected a total of 29kg of rubbish, including a horse blanket and a 25 litre plastic fuel can. Keith and Astrid thanked everyone back at their house with homemade cakes and beverages, a great way to spend a Sunday morning.
Well done!
Just a gentle reminder, the deadline for contributions for the June/July 2018 edition of The Triangle is Wednesday 16th May. Jo would appreciate any copy before that date if possible. Thanks in advance.
