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RURAL CRIME
The Devon and Cornwall police rural affairs team have produced a calendar which highlights rural issues throughout the year to focus problem solving activity for police, partners and public with key messages and prevention activity.
Novembers theme is fuel and battery theft
Why is this important?
On farms, fuel and batteries are one of the most likely things to be targeted by criminals. Thefts often increase during the longer nights with the extended cover of darkness giving more opportunities. Unprotected tanks can be emptied in minutes using basic methods causing both financial and emotional impacts on farmers and businesses.
What do you need to do?
Reduce fuel theft with simple crime prevention measures. Working together, land owners, rural businesses and members of the public should be vigilant reporting any suspicious activity to the police – noting vehicle details, descriptions and an accurate location.
How can you prevent this?
-Landowners and managers, where possible, should secure gates and block unused entrances.
-Protect fuel and batteries with locks, lighting, CCTV and fencing.
-Store machinery, tanks and batteries out of sight where possible.
-Consider the use of signage or other means to prevent cold callers to farms and businesses.
-Notify the police using 999 if you suspect an offence is being committed.
-If you have any information please email 101@dc.police.uk, call the non-emergency number, 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 08007830137.
-Join Devon & Cornwall Alert, https://alerts.dc.police.uk/ Watch schemes and local social media groups so that you can find out what is happening in your area.
Thank you
COVID-19/SHDC UPDATE: BUSINESS AS USUAL
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‘Super-fast’ Electric Vehicle chargers unveiled for public use
Issued: 21 October 2020
Cutting-edge ‘rapid’ Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points have now been commissioned for public use at three council car parks in South Hams and Teignbridge.
From this week EV users can charge their electric vehicles at Ivybridge’s Glanvilles Mill car park, the Chudleigh Library car park and at Buckfastleigh’s Mardle Way car park.
The £175,000 project is a partnership of Devon County Council (DCC), South Hams District Council and Teignbridge District Council has been made possible by funding from Highways England.
The ‘rapid’ charge points are among the fastest chargers available – EVs should have an 80 per cent charge within 30 minutes, and will be operated by SWARCO and compatible with all EVs currently on the market.
This scheme is the latest example of Highways England’s Designated Funding programme assisting local authorities to improve air quality across the country, helping DCC and district councils to work together to deliver EV charging points along the A38 in Devon.
Currently DCC and the district councils are working to deliver the government-funded Deletti project, the first phase of which aims to deliver at least 25 charging points in public carparks across the county from early next year.
And DCC is working with the private sector on the government-funded ‘Street Hubz’ project which aims to deliver at least 100 on-street EV charging points in Exeter from next year.
All three projects are part of local authority efforts to help reduce carbon emissions in Devon.
Last year DCC declared a ‘climate emergency’ and formed the Devon Climate Emergency Response Group (DCERG).
The DCERG is a group of 25 influential business groups, public sector bodies and councils – including South Hams District Council, Devon County Council and Teignbridge District Council.
They are working together to reduce carbon emissions and create a Devon Carbon Plan – a road map to carbon neutrality.
South Hams District Council’s Portfolio Holder for the Environment, Cllr Keith Baldry, said: “It’s really important to us to deliver as many electric vehicle charging points across the District as quickly as we can. The charging points in Ivybridge are a good starting point towards us reducing our carbon footprint. They are perfect for the town but also for travellers on the nearby A38 corridor. We are committed to our Climate Change and Biodiversity Plan and have already started to change over some of our fleet to electric vehicles.”
Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways Management, said: “I recognise the difficulty in encouraging more people to use electric cars until there are more charging points and that’s why we are working closely with our district and government partners to deliver charge points in prime locations such as this.
“While the government has committed to banning the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2040, we want more people to start using electric vehicles long before that. Fewer petrol and diesel cars will lead to a reduction in emissions, cleaner air and an improved quality of life for all residents.”
Highways England Project Sponsor Brian Cull said: “We’re pleased to be working with councils across the country to make more provision for drivers making the switch to electric, and over 95% of England’s motorways and major A-roads are now within 20 miles of an electric vehicle charging point.
Test and Trace Support Grant: SHDC
Issued: 15 October 2020
If you are required by law to self-isolate because you have been in close contact with someone who has COVID- 19, and you are on a low income, you may be supported through a payment of £500, which would be administered by your local Council.
For people who are facing hardship because they have been contacted by NHS Track and Trace and are required to self-isolate for 14 days, the Government has launched a grant to support scheme.
If you are working, and on a low income, and are unable to work from home, you may be eligible to claim the grant worth £500.
Cllr Tony Leech, West Devon Borough Council’s Lead Member for health and wellbeing said: “These grants will help support people most at risk of financial hardship and provide a degree of security for those needing to self-isolate. There are a range of other measures that the Council may be able to offer households who are finding things difficult, so if you are experiencing difficulties, please make contact with us.
Cllr Jonathan Hawkins, South Hams District Council’s Executive Member for health and wellbeing added: “It is looking like there is a challenge ahead of us all, we must help to control the COVID virus and stop it spreading. This payment will enable those people who would otherwise not be able to afford to self-isolate, protect others and play their part.”
You can apply for the Test and Trace Support Payment of £500, if you meet the following criteria:
• You are over 16 and have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace on or after 28 September 2020.
• You are employed or self-employed.
• You cannot work from home and will lose income as a result.
• You are currently receiving at least one of the following benefits:
• Universal Credit,
• Working Tax Credit,
• Income-based Employment and Support Allowance,
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance,
• Income Support,
• Housing Benefit and/or
• Pension Credit.
If you fail to comply with the Test and Trace isolation rules – not self-isolating following a positive test result for COVID-19, or if you are contacted by NHS Test and Trace and instructed to self-isolate because you are a contact of someone who has had a positive test result – you could face a fine. If you test positive for COVID-19, it will also be an offence to knowingly provide false information about your close contacts to NHS Test and Trace. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in a fine of up to £10,000.
If you are facing financial hardship, please get in touch with your local council who may be able to help or signpost you in the direction of an organisation who can support you. You can find your local Councillor through the Council’s website:
South Hams www.southhams.gov.uk/article/3703/Town-Parish-Councils
West Devon www.westdevon.gov.uk/article/3703/Town-Parish-Councils
You can find out more information on the Councils webpages:
South Hams www.southhams.gov.uk/test-and-trace-payments
West Devon www.westdevon.gov.uk/test-and-trace-payments
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