Community Speed Watch
A speed survey on Chapel Lane in summer 2023 showed low level speeding by 12% of motorists. This means Laxton is eligible for a community speed watch scheme. This would involve 4-5 volunteers being trained by the Police to periodically use a speed gun, which would result in letters and then a visit by a Police officer to offenders. If you would be interested in volunteering for this scheme please contact laxtonpc@btinternet.com for more information. Thanks
Crime Safety Talk
PCSO Kerry Jones attend a public meeting at Laxton Victory Hall to provide crime safety advice to residents following concerns raised during a spate of Nottingham Knockers. PCSO Jones provided reassurance that Laxton was a low crime area, and any steps take on household safety should be proportionate to the risk.
Most burglaries are opportunistic, and her advice was to take sensible steps to reduce vulnerabilities, for example, locking doors even when at home, keeping back doors locked to avoid a distraction burglary whilst the resident is engaged at the front door, and fit window locks, especially easy to access areas. Don’t hide keys under mats or flower pots, use purpose built key safes instead. Fit letter boxes with cages. Consider “dusk till dawn” outdoor lighting, rather than movement detectors. Consider the security of passageways around your home and think about gates and high fencing. Think about what you leave out in the garden that could be either be stolen or used to access your home – ladders, tools etc. There is a database of Police approved security products at https://www.securedbydesign.com/. Most burglaries happen when a property is empty, so make sure you cancel your milk when you’re on holiday, and perhaps ask a friend to collect your post. Avoid drawing curtains during the day if you’re away. Gadgets and valuables can be registered at www.immobilise.com, which can help locate goods if they are stolen.
Genuine callers to your home will have identification, and you should feel free to ask to see it and check it. Many utility providers operate a password scheme if you ask. You shouldn’t let people in your home if you’re not sure about their identity. Be on your guard for rogue traders who are pushy, want you to sign up on the spot or ask for money in advance or offer to take you to the bank to withdraw cash. Always look to get three quotes in writing.
Nottingham Knockers are door-to-door salesmen who sell household products. They are usually young men who are dropped off early in the morning in a particular location by a large van and are then transported around that area throughout the day. They are known to be aggressive and sell goods at inflated prices to vulnerable people. Although the experience may be unpleasant, they are generally not acting as scouts for later burglaries. Cold calling is not permitted in Laxton because we are in a cold calling zone. If this was not the case then cold callers would need a “Peddlers Certificate” to lawfully sell. If you don’t want to buy anything from the cold caller. advise them this is a “No Cold Calling Neighbourhood” and ask to see their Peddlers Certificate.
East Riding Support Fund For Oil
On application, eligible households will receive an oil delivery (or the LPG alternative) and free membership to our Bulk Oil Buying Scheme for the first year (normally £20 per year).
The link below contains full details of the eligibility requirements for the scheme and the application form to apply:
https://www.hwrcc.org.uk/east-riding-household-fund-for-oil-customers/
East Riding Webinars
Cost of Living Crisis
If you need financial support during the cost of living crisis, or you are struggling to manage, ERYC provide a range of services that might help, alongside government and community support https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/cost-of-living-help-for-households/
Do you live in Laxton, Saltmarshe, Cotness or Metham? If so, the Laxton and Saltmarshe Charity can help you if you are:
- A student / apprentice attending college or university needing books, equipment, travel expenses etc
- An OAP needing help with heating costs
- Making regular hospital visits and need help with travel or parking expenses
- Discretionary help is also available - please ask
Awards are made by the Trustees after careful consideration and in the strictest confidence.
For further information contact:
- Jackie: 07460 375630
- Jane: 430343
Your Life, Your Way
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched Your Life Your Way, a website hub featuring a vast range of information on how to stay independent and access support for both carers and East Riding residents. The website will help people self-serve and enable anyone to get timely advice. This enhances the personal touch, giving choice and control to residents. Visitors to the website will find guidance on staying active and independent. If you have any care needs there are contact details for vital services and information on how to access the technology available through our lifeline service that can support independence. You will also find: Advice and support for any stage of your adult social care journey, Information and help to stay active and look after yourself, Information on over 300 local groups and activities, Local community and care services, Personal budgets, payments, and a benefits calculator, Help to work out what you need to pay towards care, Support for carers including a FREE Carers UK digital resource, Lifeline, aids, equipment, and adaptations. We understand that for most people, staying independent is important to ensure you live a happy and fulfilling life. Your Life Your Way provides the information and guidance to get you the right support at the right time. We would be very grateful if information about the service could be shared in any resident’s newsletters, emails or websites where possible. https://www.yourlifeyourway.uk/
Northern PowerGrid Essential User Scheme
Northern Powergrid have provided the following advice on media reports of emergency power cuts:
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National Grid ESO has indicated that Emergency Power Cuts are unlikely to happen this winter, however, ongoing reports in the news have led to some customers contacting us as they are unsure or concerned what this might mean for them.
We are contacting you to share information to help you understand the facts and provide advice on how to be prepared if your power supply is ever affected - whether by a routine local network issue, the impact of severe weather or a wider national energy emergency.
Regardless of the cause of a power cut, if you or someone you care for relies on electricity to power medical equipment and don't know what would happen to it in a power cut, you should speak to your healthcare or medical equipment provider now for advice. You should also ensure that you join our free Priority Services membership, so we are aware of any additional support or advice you may need due to your medical or personal circumstances.
Below is some important advice to support you and some Frequently Asked Questions to help you understand what an Emergency Power Cut is, what it means for our customers and what happens in the energy industry to prevent them. Further information is also available at northernpowergrid.com/emergencypowercuts
Helping you be prepared
- Ensure you have a backup plan in place if you - or someone you care for - has any electrically powered medical equipment. If you don't have a plan speak to your local healthcare provider (GP/NHS) for clinical advice - or the equipment provider/manufacturer. Network operators, like Northern Powergrid, cannot do this for you.
- Regardless of the cause of a power cut, visit our be prepared page to see important advice and know what to do before, during and after a power cut - northernpowergrid.com/be-prepared. (Remember an Emergency Power Cut can last at least three hours each time, once or twice a day).
- Find your block letter now and note it down in a safe place in case you ever need it (it's an alphabetical letter that indicates where you are connected to our network). You can find it at the top of your energy bill or on powercut105.com/findoperator. During a national energy emergency and planned Emergency Power Cuts, you will also be able to get it by calling 105. A special service would be activated that directs you to where you can hear your block letter or be sent it by text.
- Visit northernpowergrid.com/emergencypowercuts to see further information including some additional frequently asked questions (FAQs) to those shown below to support you in making plans.
- If you are not a Priority Services Member visit northernpowergrid.com/care to find out more and join today online."