MEETING TO DISCUSS SITES FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO MEET THE ESSENTIAL HOUSING NEEDS OF THE PARISH – 10.00am, Saturday 17th June 2017, Memorial Hall
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MEETING TO DISCUSS SITES FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO MEET THE ESSENTIAL HOUSING NEEDS OF THE PARISH – 10.00am, Saturday 17th June 2017, Memorial Hall
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Witness appeal after thefts from vans
Police are appealing for information after Ford transit vans in South Devon have been targeted by thieves.
This week alone there have been multiple thefts in Paignton and Brixham. Thefts have also occurred in Newton Abbot.
On each occasion the van was entered by means unknown or broken into and valuable power tools and hand tools worth thousands of pounds were stolen. There have been other similar crimes in Devon with a similar method used, and police believe that a vehicle linked to these crimes is a silver estate vehicle, possibly an Audi or Ford Mondeo.
We would like to hear from anyone offered second-hand power tools for sale.
Please consider removing valuable tools from vehicles, particularly overnight.
Anyone with information, or CCTV in the areas mentioned, is asked to contact police via 101@dc.police.uk, or by telephone on 101.
Cartons Can Now be Recycled in Blue Sack Collections
31 May 2017
The frustration we have all felt when we finish a juice or milk carton and can’t put it in our recycling bags, has now come to an end.
From now on, South Hams residents can recycle the coated food and drink cartons in their blue recycling sacks.
This will be welcomed by many residents, who until now, could only take this kind of packaging to recycling banks and recycling centres.
Neil Greenhalgh, Operational Manager for Waste, explains the change: “We have listened to residents, reviewed suggestions, and made changes based on this feedback.
“This is a major milestone for recycling in the South Hams. Residents already recycle a lot of cartons at recycling banks and this will enable residents to recycle at home as well.
“When recycling coated cartons, it just takes two easy steps. First, rinse and squash the carton then pop them straight into the blue sack. Caps can be left on, because these are removed during the recycling process.”
In the UK, cartons are used for food and drink packaging and on average UK residents use 57,000 tonnes of cartons a year, roughly 2.4kg per household.
Cartons, such as Tetra Pak, are mainly made from wood fibre, which is a natural renewable resource. They are a low carbon packaging choice comprised of 75% paperboard, 20% plastic & 5% aluminium, and they are 100% recyclable.
Cartons collected go to the carton recycling plant in Halifax. The process takes advantage of the strength and quality of the wood fibres found in cartons by turning them into industrial-strength cardboard. This is then made into 100% recycled tubes and cores which are used as centres for wrapping products such as cabling, plastic film and wrapping paper.
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This is a message sent via Devon and Cornwall Alert. This information has been sent on behalf of Action Fraud (National Fraud Intelligence Bureau)
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Action Fraud has received the first reports of Tech-Support scammers claiming to be from Microsoft who are taking advantage of the global WannaCry ransomware attack.
One victim fell for the scam after calling a ‘help’ number advertised on a pop up window. The window which wouldn’t close said the victim had been affected by WannaCry Ransomware.
The victim granted the fraudsters remote access to their PC after being convinced there wasn’t sufficient anti-virus protection. The fraudsters then installed Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, which is actually free and took £320 as payment.
It is important to remember that Microsoft’s error and warning messages on your PC will never include a phone number.
Additionally Microsoft will never proactively reach out to you to provide unsolicited PC or technical support. Any communication they have with you must be initiated by you.
How to protect yourself
Don’t call numbers from pop-up messages.
Never allow remote access to your computer.
Always be wary of unsolicited calls. If you’re unsure of a caller’s identity, hang up.
Never divulge passwords or pin numbers.
Microsoft or someone on their behalf will never call you.
If you believe you have already been a victim
Get your computer checked for any additional programmes or software that may have been installed.
Contact your bank to stop any further payments being taken.
Report fraud and cyber crime to Actionfraud.police.uk
For details, see this link:-
Consultation to Begin on Parking Permit Proposals
In a bid to simplify parking permits, South Hams District Council are proposing to introduce new town centre, peripheral and rural permits to replace full and commuter permits.
In order to make permits clearer for customers, the changes include:
New town centre permits valid in certain town centres.
Peripheral permits valid in car parks on the outskirts of a specific town.
Rural permits valid in some South Hams car parks in rural locations.
To reflect these new changes, the costs of permits would be reduced. New permits would be paperless and limited to one vehicle registration number with permit holders able to change the registration number online, at any time.
Cathy Aubertin, operational manager for environment services, explains: “The parking permit system has become unwieldy to manage and the array of permits available can be confusing for customers.
“Recognising this, we considered these issues with a view to simplifying and streamlining the permits available, and improving the future management of them by introducing paperless permits.
“This move should reduce some of the parking issues customers experience and streamline the permit system in the process.”
The consultation will begin on Friday 19 May 2017 and run until 9 June 2017. To view the proposals and have your say, visit: www.southhams.gov.uk/consultations
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Ransomware Cyber Attack
This is a message sent via Devon and Cornwall Alert. This information has been sent on behalf of Action Fraud (National Fraud Intelligence Bureau)
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Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)
Following the ransomware cyber attack on Friday 12 May which affected the NHS and is believed to have affected other organisations globally, the City of London Police’s National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has issued an alert urging both individuals and businesses to follow protection advice immediately and in the coming days.
Ransomware is a form of malicious software (Malware) that enables cyber criminals to remotely lock down files on your computer or mobile device. Criminals will use ransomware to extort money from you (a ransom), before they restore access to your files. There are many ways that ransomware can infect your device, whether it be a link to a malicious website in an unsolicited email, or through a security vulnerability in a piece of software you use.
Key Protect messages for businesses to protect themselves from ransomware:
1. Install system and application updates on all devices as soon as they become available.
2. Install anti-virus software on all devices and keep it updated.
3. Create regular backups of your important files to a device that isn’t left connected to your network as any malware infection could spread to that too.
The National Cyber Security Centre’s technical guidance includes specific software patches to use that will prevent uninfected computers on your network from becoming infected with the “WannaCry” Ransomware: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/ransomware-latest-ncsc-guidance
For additional in-depth technical guidance on how to protect your organisation from ransomware, details can be found here: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/protecting-your-organisation-ransomware
Key Protect advice for individuals:
1. Install system and application updates on all devices as soon as they become available.
2. Install anti-virus software on all devices and keep it updated.
3. Create regular backups of your important files to a device (such as an external hard drive or memory stick) that isn’t left connected to your computer as any malware infection could spread to that too.
4. Only install apps from official app stores, such as Google’s Play Store, or Apple’s App Store as they offer better levels of protection than some 3rd party stores. Jailbreaking, rooting, or disabling any of the default security features of your device will make it more susceptible to malware infections.
Phishing/smishing
Fraudsters may exploit this high profile incident and use it as part of phishing/smishing campaigns. We urge people to be cautious if they receive any unsolicited communications from the NHS. The protect advice for that is the following:
1. An email address can be spoofed. Don’t open attachments or click on the links within any unsolicited emails you receive, and never respond to emails that ask for your personal or financial details.
2. The sender’s name and number in a text message can be spoofed, so even if the message appears to be from an organisation you know of, you should still exercise caution, particularly if the texts are asking you to click on a link or call a number.
3. Don’t disclose your personal or financial details during a cold call, and remember that the police and banks will never ring you and ask you to verify your PIN, withdraw your cash, or transfer your money to another “safe” account.
If you have been a victim of fraud or cyber crime, please report it to Action Fraud at http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/
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