Telephone Scam

I have had this warning of a telephone scam. The advice from Trading Standards is to report anything like this directly to Action Fraud. If you are unsure who is calling then do not engage or give out personal information. 

"Dear All,
Received this email today from a concerned neighbour, so this is just for you to be on your guard and warn your neighbours. I have contacted both trading standards and action fraud on their advice'

    At 0916 this morning we had a call purportedly from BT telling us that our internet would be disconnected!

    We said OK.

The call was from 0161-429 0846. The lady was called Jennifer and was very polite

    When we said OK the call was simply disconnected by her. We did not enter into any discussion with her as to why.

    It seems like a phishing expedition to us though.

    We obviously have not been disconnected yet!!!"

Regards Maureen Yates 

Community and Crime Reduction Resilience Officer for East Riding Council 

Public Inquiry 14-16 March 2017 – Allerthorpe Caravan Park Appeal

PRESS RELEASE: ALLERTHORPE PARISH COUNCIL

Allerthorpe residents say ‘NO’ to huge Caravan Park

Local developer appeals East Riding Council’s double refusal to approve the creation of a 150-unit static caravan park on the site of their former Golf Course in the parish of Allerthorpe, York.

Local developer Mr. Jonathan Atkinson of Turnwalk Ltd in partnership with Park Leisure 2000 initially applied for a 225 Caravan Park on his former Golf Club site in Allerthorpe in 2013 This application was refused.

The Parish Council and the majority of residents of Allerthorpe village persuaded the Planning Committee of East Riding of Yorkshire Council to refuse this first Caravan application even though the Council’s officers had recommended approval. A similar, but smaller application for 150 units was presented on 10 March 2016 once again drawing huge opposition from the Parish Council and from the majority of the village residents. The Council’s Planning Committee again, unanimously refused this second application.

In its decision notice the Council stated that ’the size and scale’ of the development were inappropriate for its proposed location and contravened a number of the National and Local Planning Policies.

Subsequently, Turnwalk Ltd (Mr Jonathan Atkinson) and Park Leisure 2000 responded by lodging an appeal which will be heard on 14 - 16 March 2017 at a Public Inquiry to be held at the East Riding of Yorkshire Council offices in County Hall, Beverley.

The Parish Council supported by a majority of village residents has registered as a major objector at the Public Inquiry and will be staunchly opposing this Appeal alongside the East Riding Council’s own Planning Policy Team.

The Parish Council has instructed Freddie Humphreys QC, of Kings Chambers Manchester to represent them along with specialist Planning Consultant Mr. Killian Gallagher of Gallagher Planning Consultants

together with a team of Allerthorpe village residents and Ward Councillors to support their case - saying ‘NO’ to this proposed development.

Considerable sums have been raised by local residents to ensure they have the best legal counsel and advisors to fight their case.

Local village residents feel passionately that a development of this scope and scale would be ‘alien’ to its setting and have a materially destructive and irreversible impact on the community-centred lifestyle that is intrinsic to the tranquillity of this part of the Yorkshire Wolds. Moreover, it would not constitute sustainable development as required in guidelines to the Government’s National Planning Policy Framework.

The proposal to site 150 caravans on the doorstep of a Conservation village of only 68 dwellings will more than double the size of the current community and would mean the loss of almost 50% of the designated Green Space in the area.

Residents of Allerthorpe have consistently opposed the development since its conception. At the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Planning Committee hearing in 2016, 68 letters of objection were submitted, the elected Councillors wholeheartedly endorsed the concerns of the local residents and unanimously rejected the application; the Councillors listened and the concerns and wishes of local residents prevailed.

It is widely acknowledged and accepted that this type, size and scale of caravan site development is best situated in coastal locations where the local infrastructure, roads, economy and amenities can better sustain it.

Councillor Ken Macleod, Chair of Allerthorpe Parish Council said, “The strength of the village residents opposition is a clear demonstration of their feelings regarding this proposal and they have been willing to dig deep into their pockets to oppose it. Allerthorpe has always been a strong community and this proposal has only served to strengthen the villagers’ resolve to fight against insensitive development. Rarely does a community express their opposition to a planning proposal in such an organised and resolute manner. That they have chosen to do so in this way speaks not only for their concerns for the future of their own

community but also for the future implications of an approval of this size and scale for every other village community within the East Riding.

If passed, this proposal would result in an irreversible change to this beautiful part of the East Riding and establish a destructive principle that would threaten many of the communities in and around the tranquil setting of the Wolds.’

We would like to invite like-minded residents of other villages to demonstrate their support for our stance by attending the Public Inquiry on 14-16 March 2017.”

For Further enquiries contact:

Clerk to the Parish Council Jayne Summerbell Tel: 07710-037228 email: clerk.allerthorpe_pc@btinternet.com

Chairman of the Parish Council Ken Macleod Tel: 01759-306994 email: kfm.allerthorpe_pc@btinternet.com

Everingham Newsletter March 2017

Here is the link for the Everingham Newsletter for March 2017. 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1P5DEqM5L8YTjRINTE3ZEx5MVQyVmpvZVpRWWVvb01HQlVR/view?usp=sharing

Important Changes to Planning Applications Notices from ERYC

Important Changes to Planning Applications Notices from ERYC.

There will be an article in the next edition of  "Your East Riding"  informing residents of the changes to our planning application publicity that will take effect  from 1 April 2017. 

These changes form part of a wider initiative to encourage a greater use of technology within the Council and the planning service, and as the Council will no longer be posting individual letters to neighbouring properties, the article sets out the benefits for residents of registering on our Public Access website in order to keep informed of new planning applications, track applications of interest and make any comments.  
The article can be viewed here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1P5DEqM5L8YWHk1WF9pTlpjdnB0aHh5Nk5pZk54NkFiR1lr/view?usp=sharing

Village Taskforce Walkabout – Volunteer Required

Village Taskforce Walkabout – Volunteer Required

Friday 7 July 2017 at 9.45 AM with Jim McGivern, Parish and Area Liaison Team Leader from ERYC

‘Walkabouts’ give parish council representatives a formal opportunity to identify routine work to be carried out by the village taskforce team within the built-up part of villages i.e. between village nameplates, and are held biennially.  Items of work identified on the walkabout, which fall within the scope of work the teams can do, will be carried out according to priority during their regular visits and will be completed by the end of the grass cutting season.  The basic tasks which can be undertaken by the village taskforce teams include: minor pothole repairs, street asset painting, sign repair and washing, and the cutting back of overgrown vegetation.

As in previous years any issues raised by the parish council on the walkabout which are outside the scope of what the taskforce team can deal with will be noted and referred to the relevant section for their consideration.   It has to be appreciated though that, due to the present financial constraints, these can only be addressed on a priority basis and no guarantee can be given that work will be undertaken.

 

I did this in 2015 and so I am wondering if anyone is interested in accompanying Jim this year? Please could you let me know (asap) so I can confirm with Jim and pass on contact details. Thanks, Gabrielle – 318491 or gabbyrose14@gmail.com

Pocklington Policing update March 2017

Pocklington Policing update March 2017

1. Priority

Issue: Pocklington Town Centre area (Evenings):

Throughout March we are to continue our high visibility patrols of the Pocklington Town Centre area to deter potential anti-social behaviour. These patrols include regular checks on peripheral areas at Pocklington Infants’ School, Maxwell Road (periodic reports of criminal damage and youths causing annoyance), All Saints Church (periodic reports of anti-social behaviour on an evening), the Tennis Club (reports of anti-social behaviour, (ASB)) and town car parks (reports of low level anti-social behaviour). Criminal offenders will be challenged robustly, arrested or reported for summons. Penalty Notices for Disorder or warning letters may be used in appropriate cases however, those who offend should expect to be arrested and dealt with if their anti social behaviour amounts to criminal offending.  The exercise of discretion should not be expected.

2. Community Priorities: to target Poaching, Rural Crime and reduce Criminal damage and ASB

1. Pocklington Farmwatch, Poaching & Wildlife Crime

The aim of this crime reduction initiative is to deter and prevent rural crime and increase links with partnership agencies and local landowners to provide a rural watch scheme to further prevent and deter crime. The victims are often in isolated locations and the key objective is to engage with these isolated members of the rural community. Operation Galileo is a poaching initiative that is ongoing, covering a large area which is now being monitored by PCSO Cliffe.

2. Pocklington – Vehicle related nuisance

To reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) and its impact on the communities within the Pocklington area as well as taking positive action against offenders who cause ASB with their vehicles.  Hotspot areas in Pocklington will be checked regularly and any drivers using their cars to cause alarm or distress will be considered for warnings and possible seizure of their vehicles under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act.  (One section 59 warning has recently been issued.)

3. Examples of crimes in your area

• Access was gained into a van in the Barmby Moor area and items stolen from the footwell.
• The rear windscreen of a car parked on a drive in Barmby Moor was damaged – no access was gained.
• A door and several benches have been damaged at the Tennis Club.
• A property on a building site was broken into and items stolen.
• 2 bicycles were stolen from outside a property in Barmby Moor.

4. News and Appeals

SHED AND GARAGE SECURITY

Often the security of gardens and the outbuildings in them are forgotten about while people focus on ensuring their homes are safe. However by making a few modifications, sheds and garages, along with the equipment stored in them can be made more secure.

So if you haven’t assessed your security for some time then we would urge you to look at your sheds, garages and outbuildings and see how secure they really are. Do you need a better lock, an alarm, lighting, or even CCTV?  Below are some areas to consider:

• Make sure your shed or garage is secured with a good quality lock.  Consider bolting a pad-bolt to your door with domed coach bolts and large penny washers and nuts with nylon inserts on the inside, instead of simple screws which can be easily prised through soft or rotten wood. Use 2 pad bolts spaced evenly for better security. Use large, good quality padlocks with hardened steel shanks.
• Use the same methods for fixing hinges as with the pad-bolts, if the hinges are small, use security screws which can’t be unscrewed.
• Keep back gates locked when not used.
• Do you have security/motion sensor lights? They can be a great deterrent if your home or garden is secluded from street lighting.
• Garden tools, DIY equipment and leisure items such as fishing and golf equipment should be locked away in storage cupboards within outbuildings to form a second line of defence to thieves.
• Motorbike and pedal cycles should also be locked even when they are in a shed or garage.
• Many shed/garage windows are never used, if this is the case – why not screw them shut. Fitting mesh or steel bars across the window from the inside allows light to enter but means the thief has to go to a lot of trouble to remove them. Replace broken glass with laminated glass.
• If you have a household alarm consider extending it to cover your outbuildings, fit a bespoke shed/garage alarm or buy an inexpensive, but effective battery operated shed alarm.  Anything which makes a loud noise will send a thief running!
• As well as protecting property in sheds and garages, people can also stop thieves stealing plants by using heavy plant pots which will be less desirable to walk off with.
• For reference record a description and add photographs of your cycles, golf clubs, fishing equipment, tools and any other valuable property on www.immobilise.com

Finally when you're out in your garden, ensure your house is secure to prevent “sneak in” burglars from taking advantage of an open door or window as opportunistic criminals are always on the lookout!

Market Weighton Policing Update March 2017

Market Weighton Policing Update March 2017

1. Priority

Issue: Market Weighton Town Centre area (Evenings):

Throughout March, we are to continue our High Visibility patrols of the Market Weighton Town Centre area to deter potential anti-social behaviour (ASB). These patrols include regular checks on the High Street and peripheral areas of Londesborough Road Car Park, Scotts Croft Memorial Park, the town council building area and the area surrounding the Giant Bradley statue (periodic reports of youths causing annoyance). Criminal offenders will be challenged robustly, arrested or reported for summons. Penalty Notices for Disorder or warning letters may be used in appropriate cases however, those who offend should expect to be arrested and dealt with if their anti social behaviour amounts to criminal offending.  The exercise of discretion should not be expected.

2. Priority

Issue: Youths Causing Annoyance (Evenings):

Officers will continue patrols in the areas of Aspen Close, the park, the monkey run & football field due to regular reports of low level anti-social behaviour. Anyone caught engaging in such activities will be dealt with jointly with the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

3.    Community Priorities - To target Poaching, Rural Crime and reduce criminal damage and Anti Social Behaviour

1. Wolds Weighton-  Farmwatch, Poaching & Wildlife Crime

The aim of this crime reduction initiative is to deter and prevent rural crime and increase links with partnership agencies and local landowners to provide a rural watch scheme to further prevent and deter crime. The victims are in isolated locations and the key objective is to engage with these isolated members of the rural community. Operation Galileo is a poaching initiative which is ongoing and is now being monitored by PCSO Cliffe.

2. Market Weighton ASB

To reduce anti-social behaviour and its impact on the Communities within the Market Weighton areas. Looking at early intervention with local agency partners to prevent escalation and cross over into criminality. Hotspot areas have been checked regularly and the local policing team are continuing to monitor.  Currently there are ongoing applications for Community Behaviour orders for two youths in the Market Weighton area.

4. Meetings

You are invited to attend any of the below meetings:

Police “Drop In” Surgery at the Village Hall, Shiptonthorpe

PCSO Nikki Cliffe will be available at the above location to discuss community issues and offer crime prevention advice between 10:30 to 11:30 hours on the following dates: 16th March and 27th April.

Police “Drop In Surgery” at Market Weighton Library:

PCSO Nikki Cliffe will be available at the above location to discuss community issues and offer crime prevention advice on the following dates: 14th March and 11th April (11:00 to 12:00 hours)

Police “Drop In Surgery” at Wetwang Village Hall Coffee Morning:

PCSO Laura Hudson will be available at the above location to discuss community issues and offer crime prevention advice between 10:30 to 12:00 hours on the 4th April.

Police “Drop In Surgery” at Market Weighton Methodist Church Coffee Morning:

PCSO Laura Hudson will be available at the above location to discuss community issues and offer crime prevention advice between 11:00 to 12:00 hours on the 5th April.

5. Examples of Crimes in your area

• Entry was gained into a conservatory in Market Weighton and a coat and key were stolen.
• Two metal farm gates were stolen from the Full Sutton area.
• A secure van in North Dalton was broken into and tools stolen.

6. News and Appeals

SHED AND GARAGE SECURITY

Often the security of gardens and the outbuildings in them are forgotten about while people focus on ensuring their homes are safe. However by making a few modifications, sheds and garages, along with the equipment stored in them can be made more secure.

So if you haven’t assessed your security for some time then we would urge you to look at your sheds, garages and outbuildings and see how secure they really are. Do you need a better lock, an alarm, lighting, or even CCTV?  Below are some areas to consider:

• Make sure your shed or garage is secured with a good quality lock.  Consider bolting a pad-bolt to your door with domed coach bolts and large penny washers and nuts with nylon inserts on the inside, instead of simple screws which can be easily prised through soft or rotten wood. Use 2 pad bolts spaced evenly for better security. Use large, good quality padlocks with hardened steel shanks.
• Use the same methods for fixing hinges as with the pad-bolts, if the hinges are small, use security screws which can’t be unscrewed.
• Keep back gates locked when not used.
• Do you have security/motion sensor lights? They can be a great deterrent if your home or garden is secluded from street lighting.
• Garden tools, DIY equipment and leisure items such as fishing and golf equipment should be locked away in storage cupboards within outbuildings to form a second line of defence to thieves.
• Motorbike and pedal cycles should also be locked even when they are in a shed or garage.
• Many shed/garage windows are never used, if this is the case – why not screw them shut. Fitting mesh or steel bars across the window from the inside allows light to enter but means the thief has to go to a lot of trouble to remove them. Replace broken glass with laminated glass.
• If you have a household alarm consider extending it to cover your outbuildings, fit a bespoke shed/garage alarm or buy an inexpensive, but effective battery operated shed alarm.  Anything which makes a loud noise will send a thief running!
• As well as protecting property in sheds and garages, people can also stop thieves stealing plants by using heavy plant pots which will be less desirable to walk off with.
• For reference record a description and add photographs of your cycles, golf clubs, fishing equipment, tools and any other valuable property on www.immobilise.com

Finally when you're out in your garden, ensure your house is secure to prevent “sneak in” burglars from taking advantage of an open door or window as opportunistic criminals are always on the lookout!