Changes to Flexi-bus service and new operator from 6.1.2020.
IndieGo is a new minibus Dial-a-Ride scheme that operates to and from Atherstone from the surrounding villages.
Users will be required to book their journeys by phoning 0345 263 8139
Service A2 starts from Shuttington at about 10.10am and travels via Seckington, Newton Regis, Austrey and Warton arriving at Atherstone at 10.45am and the return journey leaves Atherstone at 1.20pm
IndieGo is a new minibus Dial-a-Ride scheme that operates to and from Atherstone from the surrounding villages.
Users will be required to book their journeys by phoning 0345 263 8139
Service A2 starts from Shuttington at about 10.10am and travels via Seckington, Newton Regis, Austrey and Warton arriving at Atherstone at 10.45am and the return journey leaves Atherstone at 1.20pm
AskSARA
The AskSARA website has been launched in the county by Warwickshire County Council as part of our commitment, through the Warwickshire Cares Better Together programme, to give people better access to Assistive Technology.
From cooking and bathing to taking medication, or doing hobbies and daily tasks, AskSARA provides information, advice and guidance on smart gadgets and solutions that can enable people to help themselves.
The website signposts people to a whole range of gadgets and solutions based on their own personal needs and produces an individual report with suggested ideas, based on the answers to some simple, multiple-choice questions.
Visit the AskSARA Warwickshire website at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/asksara.
The AskSARA website has been launched in the county by Warwickshire County Council as part of our commitment, through the Warwickshire Cares Better Together programme, to give people better access to Assistive Technology.
From cooking and bathing to taking medication, or doing hobbies and daily tasks, AskSARA provides information, advice and guidance on smart gadgets and solutions that can enable people to help themselves.
The website signposts people to a whole range of gadgets and solutions based on their own personal needs and produces an individual report with suggested ideas, based on the answers to some simple, multiple-choice questions.
Visit the AskSARA Warwickshire website at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/asksara.
Red-lidded Bin Recycling Service
You may have already heard that the red-lidded bin recycling service is changing. From Monday 4th November 2019 residents will be able to put paper and card straight into their red-lidded bin with the rest of their recycling. No insert needed.
Tags will be left on red-lidded bins which ask people to remove their insert from the red-lidded bin and reuse for something else if possible. It also explains how the Borough Council will collect unwanted inserts back in.
There is more information on the website at www.northwarks.gov.uk/red and the Contact Centre can help on 01827 715 341 or customerservices@northwarks.gov.uk.
You may have already heard that the red-lidded bin recycling service is changing. From Monday 4th November 2019 residents will be able to put paper and card straight into their red-lidded bin with the rest of their recycling. No insert needed.
Tags will be left on red-lidded bins which ask people to remove their insert from the red-lidded bin and reuse for something else if possible. It also explains how the Borough Council will collect unwanted inserts back in.
There is more information on the website at www.northwarks.gov.uk/red and the Contact Centre can help on 01827 715 341 or customerservices@northwarks.gov.uk.
Neighbourhood Watch - Holiday Box
Shuttington and Alvecote have been given a Holiday Box by Neighbourhood Watch, which is available to borrow.. It contains timers alarmed padlocks and other items which will help secure your property while you are away from home. To reserve this box please ring Kurt Kovach, PC Chairman on 01827 898963. We are keeping a diary of availability and some bookings have already been made.
Shuttington and Alvecote have been given a Holiday Box by Neighbourhood Watch, which is available to borrow.. It contains timers alarmed padlocks and other items which will help secure your property while you are away from home. To reserve this box please ring Kurt Kovach, PC Chairman on 01827 898963. We are keeping a diary of availability and some bookings have already been made.
Neighbourhood Watch - Home Security Packs
In January this year every household in the parish received a Home Security Pack, containing a property marking pen and other useful information about home security. At the parish council meeting in July, the police reminded people that stolen property that is marked with the postcode can be easily returned to its rightful owners if retrieved by the police. Marking your property doesn't take long. The police also requested that householders display the "My property is security marked" stickers to discourage theft.
In January this year every household in the parish received a Home Security Pack, containing a property marking pen and other useful information about home security. At the parish council meeting in July, the police reminded people that stolen property that is marked with the postcode can be easily returned to its rightful owners if retrieved by the police. Marking your property doesn't take long. The police also requested that householders display the "My property is security marked" stickers to discourage theft.
Opening of Alvecote Play Area
The play area was formally opened by Craig Tracey M.P. on Saturday 29th June 2019. The Parish Council are delighted with the new play area and would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to make this possible. We would particularly like to thank former Councillor Jayne Cooper and clerk Anita Allsop and the many residents of Alvecote who gave up their time as volunteers on the site. The opening ceremony on Saturday 29 June was well attended by both residents of Alvecote and the travellers site and our special thanks go to Craig Tracey MP who opened the site and the many people who attended and set out the stalls etc. It will be a great benefit to the Alvecote community and surrounding area
The play area was formally opened by Craig Tracey M.P. on Saturday 29th June 2019. The Parish Council are delighted with the new play area and would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to make this possible. We would particularly like to thank former Councillor Jayne Cooper and clerk Anita Allsop and the many residents of Alvecote who gave up their time as volunteers on the site. The opening ceremony on Saturday 29 June was well attended by both residents of Alvecote and the travellers site and our special thanks go to Craig Tracey MP who opened the site and the many people who attended and set out the stalls etc. It will be a great benefit to the Alvecote community and surrounding area
"It's a long process" - The story of the application
It has taken a lot of effort and the support of many organizations to get this far. A refurbished Play Area has been the desire of the Parish Council for many years, even before we were permitted to purchase the land from the Coal Board in 2011.
We were generously supported by the then Borough Councillor Tilly May and North Warwickshire Borough Council. When the company they were using unexpectedly went into liquidation, it seemed like we would never get the Play Area refurbished.
County Councillor Dave Parsons then came to our aid and the layout was agreed upon. Now we had to find funding, and after several failed attempts we enlisted the help of Lisa Turner and formed Friends of Alvecote to take the project forward. Over several years the Friends of Alvecote raised over £2,500 towards the project.
We successfully procured a bid made to Awards for All from National Lottery funding to purchase the kickwall and some fencing, and with further funding from County Councillor Dave Parsons we were able to purchase a baby swing. At about the same time we acquired a donation from Western Power to purchase benches.
At last we seemed to be getting somewhere, but a lot more money was still required. With Lisa’s help and the support of NWBC, we applied for LEADER funding of almost £40,000, which we were awarded, and which has enabled us to reclaim a large part of the play area from scrub and acquire a zip wire, which the children were telling us they wanted, even as the kickwall was being installed several years ago. In addition we have been able to remove all of the old equipment, replace it with a range of play equipment to suit all ages, and make the Play Area an inviting place for families to enjoy.
We hope you will use it and enjoy it.
Shuttington & Alvecote Parish Council
It has taken a lot of effort and the support of many organizations to get this far. A refurbished Play Area has been the desire of the Parish Council for many years, even before we were permitted to purchase the land from the Coal Board in 2011.
We were generously supported by the then Borough Councillor Tilly May and North Warwickshire Borough Council. When the company they were using unexpectedly went into liquidation, it seemed like we would never get the Play Area refurbished.
County Councillor Dave Parsons then came to our aid and the layout was agreed upon. Now we had to find funding, and after several failed attempts we enlisted the help of Lisa Turner and formed Friends of Alvecote to take the project forward. Over several years the Friends of Alvecote raised over £2,500 towards the project.
We successfully procured a bid made to Awards for All from National Lottery funding to purchase the kickwall and some fencing, and with further funding from County Councillor Dave Parsons we were able to purchase a baby swing. At about the same time we acquired a donation from Western Power to purchase benches.
At last we seemed to be getting somewhere, but a lot more money was still required. With Lisa’s help and the support of NWBC, we applied for LEADER funding of almost £40,000, which we were awarded, and which has enabled us to reclaim a large part of the play area from scrub and acquire a zip wire, which the children were telling us they wanted, even as the kickwall was being installed several years ago. In addition we have been able to remove all of the old equipment, replace it with a range of play equipment to suit all ages, and make the Play Area an inviting place for families to enjoy.
We hope you will use it and enjoy it.
Shuttington & Alvecote Parish Council
Community Speedwatch - July Update
We have 7 trained and insured volunteers who have already started regular Speedwatch monitoring in Shuttington. We have reported several vehicles travelling through the village at excessive speeds and the drivers will be receiving a letter from the police about this infringement. Repeated offenders will be visited by the police. We are very pleased with the support we are receiving from the village and from the vast majority of motorists who use this route. Despite this many vehicles still travel at excessive speed when we are not monitoring.
We are hoping to partially address this by installing pinch points and village gateways at all entrances to Shuttington and Alvecote.which we hope will further slow traffic down.
We hope to run another training session in the future (3 hours in the Village Hall). If interested, please contact a local councillor.
We have 7 trained and insured volunteers who have already started regular Speedwatch monitoring in Shuttington. We have reported several vehicles travelling through the village at excessive speeds and the drivers will be receiving a letter from the police about this infringement. Repeated offenders will be visited by the police. We are very pleased with the support we are receiving from the village and from the vast majority of motorists who use this route. Despite this many vehicles still travel at excessive speed when we are not monitoring.
We are hoping to partially address this by installing pinch points and village gateways at all entrances to Shuttington and Alvecote.which we hope will further slow traffic down.
We hope to run another training session in the future (3 hours in the Village Hall). If interested, please contact a local councillor.
HS2 - June 2019 Update
The Department for Transport launched a consultation on design refinements for HS2 Phase 2b. There are two proposals affecting our area:
- realignment of the route at Junction 10 of the M42 to include a 2km twin-bored deep tunnel. From Freasley to the B5000. This means they no longer need to divert the M42/A5, demolish the service station.
- permanent 24/7 train maintenance facility at Austrey (formerly planned to be at Toton).
These changes raise a lot of questions. The changes are being consulted on and it's really important to send in letters making your views known before September 6.
HS2 can also be contacted directly - Helpdesk on 08081 434 434 or emailHS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk at any time.
You can read the documents here and there's also a link for online comments :
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/hs2-phase-2b-design-refinement-consultation
There are changes to the Safeguarded areas see:
www.gov.uk/government/collections/safeguarding-information-and-maps-for-hs2
Letters can be sent by email or post as well as online:
The Department for Transport launched a consultation on design refinements for HS2 Phase 2b. There are two proposals affecting our area:
- realignment of the route at Junction 10 of the M42 to include a 2km twin-bored deep tunnel. From Freasley to the B5000. This means they no longer need to divert the M42/A5, demolish the service station.
- permanent 24/7 train maintenance facility at Austrey (formerly planned to be at Toton).
These changes raise a lot of questions. The changes are being consulted on and it's really important to send in letters making your views known before September 6.
HS2 can also be contacted directly - Helpdesk on 08081 434 434 or emailHS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk at any time.
You can read the documents here and there's also a link for online comments :
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/hs2-phase-2b-design-refinement-consultation
There are changes to the Safeguarded areas see:
www.gov.uk/government/collections/safeguarding-information-and-maps-for-hs2
Letters can be sent by email or post as well as online:
- By email designrefinement2b@ipsos-mori.com
- By post FREEPOST HS2 PHASE 2B DESIGN REFINEMENT
NWBC Litterpick and village cleanup
A great turn out for this desperately needed clean up! Thanks to everyone who came along to help on Saturday 30th March and the morning of Sunday too..
We collected 31 bags of rubbish in total, mainly from down the hill to the traffic lights and along New Road. We also cleaned several of the road signs and rewarded the volunteers with soup and rolls afterwards. Their efforts were much appreciated by the villagers, but sadly, more rubbish has already started to accumulate - mainly takeaway food containers.
Any fly tipping on the other side of the bridge is on land which is the responsibility of Tamworth Borough Council.
A great turn out for this desperately needed clean up! Thanks to everyone who came along to help on Saturday 30th March and the morning of Sunday too..
We collected 31 bags of rubbish in total, mainly from down the hill to the traffic lights and along New Road. We also cleaned several of the road signs and rewarded the volunteers with soup and rolls afterwards. Their efforts were much appreciated by the villagers, but sadly, more rubbish has already started to accumulate - mainly takeaway food containers.
Any fly tipping on the other side of the bridge is on land which is the responsibility of Tamworth Borough Council.
Warwickshire Bike Safe Workshops
Warwickshire Police are proud to announce they will be offering motorcyclists the chance to attend a BikeSafe workshop from the end of May onwards, where riders will have the opportunity to spend a day with police motorcyclists and experience a professional police-observed ride with them.
BikeSafe is a national police run motorcycle initiative which aims to improve riding and reduce the risk of motorcyclists being involved in a collision, as well as raising awareness of the importance of progressing on to accredited post-test training. Workshops cost £50 and cover areas including: rider attitude, collision causation, cornering, positioning, overtaking, observation, braking, hazard perception and use of gears.
Sergeant Shaun Bridle of Warwickshire Police says: “We’re very pleased to offer BikeSafe across Warwickshire and look forward to working with bikers to ultimately reduce risk and reduce casualties on the roads. It’s an unfortunate reality that motorcyclists continue to be over-represented in collision figures, and injured or killed as a result of these collisions. Currently within Warwickshire, 40% of our fatal collision investigations involve a motorcyclist and we’re keen to do all we can to bring these figures down.”
BikeSafe starts in Warwickshire on Sunday 26th May and workshops will take place every three weeks up until October at Leek Wootton. Spaces are limited, so anyone interested is encouraged to book a place ASAP to avoid disappointment. To book, visit http://www.bikesafe.co.uk/ and search for Warwickshire Police.
BikeSafe is just the latest initiative in Warwickshire which aims to improve the safety of motorcyclists on the roads. Biker Down is a free classroom-based course which offers practical advice and training on what to do should they find themselves first at the scene of a collision where a motorcyclist is injured. Courses are delivered by Warwickshire Fire Service and riders can obtain more information or register their interest by emailing bikerdown@warwickshire.gov.uk
Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe has welcomed the introduction of the BikeSafe scheme to the county and is encouraging all riders to take up the opportunity to hone their skills.
He said: “Sadly, statistics show that motorcycle riders are disproportionately likely to be killed or seriously injured in a collision on our roads, so I am pleased that BikeSafe is now available here in Warwickshire to help equip riders with the skills and experience they need to ride safely and reduce their vulnerability. It’s a great scheme and I would encourage all bikers to sign up for a course and then go on to take further training in the future.
“Reducing the numbers of casualties on our roads is one of my main priorities for the year ahead. I hope that BikeSafe, together with other schemes I will be funding across a broad range of road users, will help to encourage people to modify their behaviour and reduce risk-taking, so that our roads can provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all.”
Warwickshire Police are proud to announce they will be offering motorcyclists the chance to attend a BikeSafe workshop from the end of May onwards, where riders will have the opportunity to spend a day with police motorcyclists and experience a professional police-observed ride with them.
BikeSafe is a national police run motorcycle initiative which aims to improve riding and reduce the risk of motorcyclists being involved in a collision, as well as raising awareness of the importance of progressing on to accredited post-test training. Workshops cost £50 and cover areas including: rider attitude, collision causation, cornering, positioning, overtaking, observation, braking, hazard perception and use of gears.
Sergeant Shaun Bridle of Warwickshire Police says: “We’re very pleased to offer BikeSafe across Warwickshire and look forward to working with bikers to ultimately reduce risk and reduce casualties on the roads. It’s an unfortunate reality that motorcyclists continue to be over-represented in collision figures, and injured or killed as a result of these collisions. Currently within Warwickshire, 40% of our fatal collision investigations involve a motorcyclist and we’re keen to do all we can to bring these figures down.”
BikeSafe starts in Warwickshire on Sunday 26th May and workshops will take place every three weeks up until October at Leek Wootton. Spaces are limited, so anyone interested is encouraged to book a place ASAP to avoid disappointment. To book, visit http://www.bikesafe.co.uk/ and search for Warwickshire Police.
BikeSafe is just the latest initiative in Warwickshire which aims to improve the safety of motorcyclists on the roads. Biker Down is a free classroom-based course which offers practical advice and training on what to do should they find themselves first at the scene of a collision where a motorcyclist is injured. Courses are delivered by Warwickshire Fire Service and riders can obtain more information or register their interest by emailing bikerdown@warwickshire.gov.uk
Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe has welcomed the introduction of the BikeSafe scheme to the county and is encouraging all riders to take up the opportunity to hone their skills.
He said: “Sadly, statistics show that motorcycle riders are disproportionately likely to be killed or seriously injured in a collision on our roads, so I am pleased that BikeSafe is now available here in Warwickshire to help equip riders with the skills and experience they need to ride safely and reduce their vulnerability. It’s a great scheme and I would encourage all bikers to sign up for a course and then go on to take further training in the future.
“Reducing the numbers of casualties on our roads is one of my main priorities for the year ahead. I hope that BikeSafe, together with other schemes I will be funding across a broad range of road users, will help to encourage people to modify their behaviour and reduce risk-taking, so that our roads can provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all.”
Community Speedwatch - update May 2019
Training for volunteers who have registered their interest will take place on Monday 3rd June from 1.00 to 4.00 pm in the village hall.
The parish council is aware of concerns over the slowness in organising community speedwatch training. We are pleased to report that the Parish Council now owns its own approved speed camera, at no cost to the village, thanks to grants totalling £1000..
Police representative Adnan Ali visited Shuttington in the morning of Tuesday 8th January and with local councillors agreed possible locations for the speed watch. He is now contacting the volunteers to arrange dates for training through Warwickshire Police.
The scheme operates in 30mph and 40mph speed limits and is run by the volunteers who come forward to make up the groups. The teams monitor the speeds of vehicles as they pass and Warwickshire Police send the owners advisory letters as a result of the team's efforts. They require a minimum of six to form a group as they operate with three people on the road side for each session.
The groups are provided with high vis jackets and advanced warning signs so the cost of those is secured through Warwickshire Police. In terms of the laser device to monitor the speeds, there are a few options such as, sharing with nearby groups if it is an option, sharing with the local policing team or purchase of your own.
Training for volunteers who have registered their interest will take place on Monday 3rd June from 1.00 to 4.00 pm in the village hall.
The parish council is aware of concerns over the slowness in organising community speedwatch training. We are pleased to report that the Parish Council now owns its own approved speed camera, at no cost to the village, thanks to grants totalling £1000..
Police representative Adnan Ali visited Shuttington in the morning of Tuesday 8th January and with local councillors agreed possible locations for the speed watch. He is now contacting the volunteers to arrange dates for training through Warwickshire Police.
The scheme operates in 30mph and 40mph speed limits and is run by the volunteers who come forward to make up the groups. The teams monitor the speeds of vehicles as they pass and Warwickshire Police send the owners advisory letters as a result of the team's efforts. They require a minimum of six to form a group as they operate with three people on the road side for each session.
The groups are provided with high vis jackets and advanced warning signs so the cost of those is secured through Warwickshire Police. In terms of the laser device to monitor the speeds, there are a few options such as, sharing with nearby groups if it is an option, sharing with the local policing team or purchase of your own.
Problem Dogs
We are sorry to report that the Borough no longer employs a dog warden. Below is the text of the email sent to the parish council by the Borough:
"We no longer have a dog warden post here at NWBC. If a member of the public phones in with a ‘secured stray’ and it is between the hours of 9 am and 15:30pm during the week then our pest officer James will collect it and take it to the Birmingham dogs home (who now look after NWBC stray dogs). It has to be before 15:30 because the dogs home do not accept strays after 16:00 in the week. Any member of the public can take a stray to the Birmingham Dogs Home but are advised to phone (0121 643 5211) first to check they are open."
We are sorry to report that the Borough no longer employs a dog warden. Below is the text of the email sent to the parish council by the Borough:
"We no longer have a dog warden post here at NWBC. If a member of the public phones in with a ‘secured stray’ and it is between the hours of 9 am and 15:30pm during the week then our pest officer James will collect it and take it to the Birmingham dogs home (who now look after NWBC stray dogs). It has to be before 15:30 because the dogs home do not accept strays after 16:00 in the week. Any member of the public can take a stray to the Birmingham Dogs Home but are advised to phone (0121 643 5211) first to check they are open."
Superfast Broadband
Did you know that superfast broadband might already be available to you?
The CSW Broadband Project has already completed the following upgrades to these communities within your parish:
Cabinet / Structure Area served by upgrade
Polesworth 23 Alvecote - Robeys Lane / Alvecote Lane areas
Polesworth 6 Parts of Shuttington
To find out if you can get superfast broadband:
1. Check whether fibre broadband is available to you by entering your landline number or address into the BT Broadband Availability Checker.
If fibre is available, either 'VDSL Range A & B' or 'WBC FTTP' will be listed in the 'Featured Products' column on the left hand side of the results table along with the maximum and minimum speeds you are likely to achieve.
Our How to use the BT Broadband Availability Checker web page includes clear and concise information on how to make sense of the Availability Checker results.
2. Remember, that if fibre is available, you will need to order a fibre broadband package. You will not receive the upgraded service automatically. To find an Internet Service Provider and a fibre broadband package that suits your needs, you can use a broadband comparison site such as:
MoneySavingExpert.com
Broadbandchoices
Broadband Genie
Cable.co.uk
What are the benefits?
Having access to faster broadband allows individuals, families, businesses and communities to:
· Browse the web faster
· Stream HD films, TV shows, games and videos without buffering slowing you down
· Talk face-to-face with friends and family using Skype, FaceTime or similar software
· Compete with other businesses in the increasingly competitive global marketplace
· Reduce workplace costs through remote working / working from home
· Make use of a whole host of other online opportunities that wouldn’t otherwise be possible
Please Note: Even though your FTTC cabinet may have been upgraded, not every property connected to it is guaranteed to benefit due to some properties’ distances from the cabinet and/or quality of copper connections. For more information see our FAQs
Superfast broadband not available yet?
Register here to receive updates about future developments that may affect you.
Did you know that superfast broadband might already be available to you?
The CSW Broadband Project has already completed the following upgrades to these communities within your parish:
Cabinet / Structure Area served by upgrade
Polesworth 23 Alvecote - Robeys Lane / Alvecote Lane areas
Polesworth 6 Parts of Shuttington
To find out if you can get superfast broadband:
1. Check whether fibre broadband is available to you by entering your landline number or address into the BT Broadband Availability Checker.
If fibre is available, either 'VDSL Range A & B' or 'WBC FTTP' will be listed in the 'Featured Products' column on the left hand side of the results table along with the maximum and minimum speeds you are likely to achieve.
Our How to use the BT Broadband Availability Checker web page includes clear and concise information on how to make sense of the Availability Checker results.
2. Remember, that if fibre is available, you will need to order a fibre broadband package. You will not receive the upgraded service automatically. To find an Internet Service Provider and a fibre broadband package that suits your needs, you can use a broadband comparison site such as:
MoneySavingExpert.com
Broadbandchoices
Broadband Genie
Cable.co.uk
What are the benefits?
Having access to faster broadband allows individuals, families, businesses and communities to:
· Browse the web faster
· Stream HD films, TV shows, games and videos without buffering slowing you down
· Talk face-to-face with friends and family using Skype, FaceTime or similar software
· Compete with other businesses in the increasingly competitive global marketplace
· Reduce workplace costs through remote working / working from home
· Make use of a whole host of other online opportunities that wouldn’t otherwise be possible
Please Note: Even though your FTTC cabinet may have been upgraded, not every property connected to it is guaranteed to benefit due to some properties’ distances from the cabinet and/or quality of copper connections. For more information see our FAQs
Superfast broadband not available yet?
Register here to receive updates about future developments that may affect you.
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Hospital to Home Settling Service
Attached some presentation slides covering a new service provided by Warwickshire Fire and Rescue. The service is for anyone in Warwickshire but it is limited to those being treated at the George Elliott Hospital and Warwick Hospital. |
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AccessAble
North Warwickshire Borough Council are supporting and encouraging residents of North Warwickshire to use a new website/app.
The app/website is called AccessAble, and allows users to research the accessibility of various locations, shops and attractions prior to attending/visiting them. As a borough we have over 70 businesses/locations signed up to the website, and we are looking to promote the website to our residents. The businesses on the website were required to complete a walk around and checklist, and the website is constantly updating, so if there is a discrepancy between the website and the actual location, these changes can be made.
The information on the app/website is beneficial for anyone who has accessibility issues, is not confident going to new places, or who is concerned about what they may be faced with once they are there. The app can be downloaded onto any smart device (e.g. phones, iPad’s, tablets etc) or residents can visit the website www.AccessAble.co.uk to find all the information that need.
Emma Bracey, Community Development Officer (Health Improvement) is happy to answer any questions about accessibility in North Warwickshire on 01827 719232 Int: 2232 or by emailing emmabracey@northwarks.gov.uk.
North Warwickshire Borough Council are supporting and encouraging residents of North Warwickshire to use a new website/app.
The app/website is called AccessAble, and allows users to research the accessibility of various locations, shops and attractions prior to attending/visiting them. As a borough we have over 70 businesses/locations signed up to the website, and we are looking to promote the website to our residents. The businesses on the website were required to complete a walk around and checklist, and the website is constantly updating, so if there is a discrepancy between the website and the actual location, these changes can be made.
The information on the app/website is beneficial for anyone who has accessibility issues, is not confident going to new places, or who is concerned about what they may be faced with once they are there. The app can be downloaded onto any smart device (e.g. phones, iPad’s, tablets etc) or residents can visit the website www.AccessAble.co.uk to find all the information that need.
Emma Bracey, Community Development Officer (Health Improvement) is happy to answer any questions about accessibility in North Warwickshire on 01827 719232 Int: 2232 or by emailing emmabracey@northwarks.gov.uk.
Alvecote Broadband
We are delighted to advise you that all the hard work has paid off and that superfast broadband is now available in parts of Alvecote. Cabinet Polesworth 23 has been upgraded, meaning that properties connected to the upgraded cabinet may now be able to order the improved service.
For residents to check which cabinet they are connected to and what speeds they might achieve, they should visit the BT Broadband Availability Checker. For the best results, they will need to be able to enter a BT landline number for the property. If they do not have this then they can use their address, but it may be less accurate. It should be noted that customers are not restricted to buying a service from BT and that can go to any Internet Service Provider (ISP).
There are a number of different Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and it is best to check carefully as there are a wide range of packages available, with some including telephone calls and even TV options. Websites like MoneySavingExpert.com and Broadband Genie can give free, impartial advice on cheap broadband deals and provide information on which packages might be best for specific needs.
The ‘About Broadband’ section on the CSW Broadband website has lots of information about Internet Service Providers, a very useful jargon buster to help people to get through the sometimes baffling terms surrounding broadband, and lots of self-help guides so that users can get the most from the new, improved service.
We are delighted to advise you that all the hard work has paid off and that superfast broadband is now available in parts of Alvecote. Cabinet Polesworth 23 has been upgraded, meaning that properties connected to the upgraded cabinet may now be able to order the improved service.
For residents to check which cabinet they are connected to and what speeds they might achieve, they should visit the BT Broadband Availability Checker. For the best results, they will need to be able to enter a BT landline number for the property. If they do not have this then they can use their address, but it may be less accurate. It should be noted that customers are not restricted to buying a service from BT and that can go to any Internet Service Provider (ISP).
There are a number of different Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and it is best to check carefully as there are a wide range of packages available, with some including telephone calls and even TV options. Websites like MoneySavingExpert.com and Broadband Genie can give free, impartial advice on cheap broadband deals and provide information on which packages might be best for specific needs.
The ‘About Broadband’ section on the CSW Broadband website has lots of information about Internet Service Providers, a very useful jargon buster to help people to get through the sometimes baffling terms surrounding broadband, and lots of self-help guides so that users can get the most from the new, improved service.
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Meals on Wheels
A commercial service available in Warwickshire at £4.25 a day for a hot 2 course meal. This is the only meals on wheels service that is commissioned by Warwickshire County Council. See attached leaflet. |
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CCTV
CCTV covering the Alvecote Play Area is now operating as promised and the council would like feed-back. There is also CCTV at the entrance to the Travellers' Site and also on Laundry Lane. Please pass on your comments to any parish councillor.
CCTV covering the Alvecote Play Area is now operating as promised and the council would like feed-back. There is also CCTV at the entrance to the Travellers' Site and also on Laundry Lane. Please pass on your comments to any parish councillor.
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Shuttington Village Supermarket under new management!
Villagers are delighted to see that our village shop is now open again. Not only is it very well-stocked but it also opens at regular hours: 6 am to 9 pm every day, except for Friday and Saturday when it stays open till 10 pm.. Sundays 8.30 am to 8.30 pm. It is run by Adrise and his brother-in-law Madassar and.shows every indication of becoming a thriving local business. In addition to the off-licence, National Lottery tickets, tinned and dried food, biscuits, crisps, sweets and the usual household goods, they also have a regular supply of fresh bread, milk, yoghourt, sandwiches etc. A limited selection of newspapers is available at the moment, but this will be extended over the next few weeks. Adrise and Madassar are working hard to make the shop a success, so please give them your support.. |
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Lower House Farm Recycling Centre
Winter hours return from October until end of April 2019
Mon - Fri 09.30 - 15.15
Sat & Sun 08.30 - 16.15
Winter hours return from October until end of April 2019
Mon - Fri 09.30 - 15.15
Sat & Sun 08.30 - 16.15
Amendments to Arriva Bus Service 785/786 from 27th October 2018
We have been advised by Arriva that they're introducing an amendment to their commercially operated 785/786 Bus Service from Saturday 27th October 2018 in a bid to make the route more financially viable.
Linden Lane, Polesworth will no longer be served and instead the service will operate directly between Amington and Shuttington, serving the village of Alvecote via the stops on Shuttington Road. The service will still retain an hourly frequency and a copy of the new timetable will be sent as soon as it's available. Alternatively, a copy of the Service Registration showing the timetable is available upon request.
A rough diagram of the change is shown below.
We have been advised by Arriva that they're introducing an amendment to their commercially operated 785/786 Bus Service from Saturday 27th October 2018 in a bid to make the route more financially viable.
Linden Lane, Polesworth will no longer be served and instead the service will operate directly between Amington and Shuttington, serving the village of Alvecote via the stops on Shuttington Road. The service will still retain an hourly frequency and a copy of the new timetable will be sent as soon as it's available. Alternatively, a copy of the Service Registration showing the timetable is available upon request.
A rough diagram of the change is shown below.
Alvecote Defibrillator
A defibrillator is now in place outside the Sam Barlow pub.
Warwickshire Switch and Save
There has never been a better time for Warwickshire Residents to save money on their gas and electricity bills with Warwickshire County Council's new collective energy switching scheme: Warwickshire Switch and Save.
Following a successful reverse auction between competing gas and electricity providers on the 22nd of May 2018, it has been revealed that residents signed up to the scheme are set to save an average of £177 on their utility bills.
In Warwickshire, about 300 households have registered so far with the scheme and the county’s Switch and Savers have been combined with 37 other similar initiatives from all around the UK to create a consumer collective of over 25,000 registered households.
Residents across Warwickshire have started receiving their personal offer letters or emails letting them know if they will be able to make savings against their current energy deal and, if so, exactly how much money will be going back into their pockets. In total, 75% of people who registered for the scheme in Warwickshire could save on their energy bills if they choose to switch, meaning lots of happy residents in the county.
One Leamington Spa resident contacted Warwickshire County Council to let them know how overjoyed he was when he recently received his personal offer highlighting a £401 saving on his electricity bill!
The message is clear: Don't delay, sign up here today to receive your free, no obligation, offer from Warwickshire Switch and Save.
More information about the scheme can be found here: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/switchandsave or by clicking on the title of this article.
There has never been a better time for Warwickshire Residents to save money on their gas and electricity bills with Warwickshire County Council's new collective energy switching scheme: Warwickshire Switch and Save.
Following a successful reverse auction between competing gas and electricity providers on the 22nd of May 2018, it has been revealed that residents signed up to the scheme are set to save an average of £177 on their utility bills.
In Warwickshire, about 300 households have registered so far with the scheme and the county’s Switch and Savers have been combined with 37 other similar initiatives from all around the UK to create a consumer collective of over 25,000 registered households.
Residents across Warwickshire have started receiving their personal offer letters or emails letting them know if they will be able to make savings against their current energy deal and, if so, exactly how much money will be going back into their pockets. In total, 75% of people who registered for the scheme in Warwickshire could save on their energy bills if they choose to switch, meaning lots of happy residents in the county.
One Leamington Spa resident contacted Warwickshire County Council to let them know how overjoyed he was when he recently received his personal offer highlighting a £401 saving on his electricity bill!
The message is clear: Don't delay, sign up here today to receive your free, no obligation, offer from Warwickshire Switch and Save.
More information about the scheme can be found here: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/switchandsave or by clicking on the title of this article.
GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation
After four years of preparation and debate the GDPR was finally approved by the EU Parliament on 14 April 2016.
Enforcement date: 25 May 2018.
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) replaces the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC and was designed to harmonize data privacy laws across Europe, to protect and empower all EU citizens data privacy and to reshape the way organizations across the region approach data privacy. you can find further information by clicking on the title of this article which will take you to its website.
You can find a downloadable copy of the Shuttington & Alvecote Parish Council Privacy Notice on its webpage
and by clicking here.
After four years of preparation and debate the GDPR was finally approved by the EU Parliament on 14 April 2016.
Enforcement date: 25 May 2018.
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) replaces the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC and was designed to harmonize data privacy laws across Europe, to protect and empower all EU citizens data privacy and to reshape the way organizations across the region approach data privacy. you can find further information by clicking on the title of this article which will take you to its website.
You can find a downloadable copy of the Shuttington & Alvecote Parish Council Privacy Notice on its webpage
and by clicking here.
Mental Health and Wellbeing services and support in Warwickshire.
Warwickshire County Council, Public Health, is encouraging Warwickshire residents and workforce to think about their own mental health and wellbeing and to seek support if they are struggling to cope.
Mental health problems affect 1 in 4 people every year, yet too often people are afraid to talk about their experiences or to seek help. There are a range of services available across Warwickshire to support people who may be experiencing difficulties with their mental health. This may include those who are struggling to cope, feeling anxious, low or stressed.
Services can support in a variety of ways, including:
Warwickshire County Council, Public Health, is encouraging Warwickshire residents and workforce to think about their own mental health and wellbeing and to seek support if they are struggling to cope.
Mental health problems affect 1 in 4 people every year, yet too often people are afraid to talk about their experiences or to seek help. There are a range of services available across Warwickshire to support people who may be experiencing difficulties with their mental health. This may include those who are struggling to cope, feeling anxious, low or stressed.
Services can support in a variety of ways, including:
- face to face support
- online community support network
- self-help books
- telephone support
CPR and Defibrillator training event
On Saturday 13th January Keith Dawson of Tame Community First Responders and West Midlands Ambulance Service, assisted by his wife and son, gave an excellent talk to a very attentive and appreciative audience. Keith demonstrated how to help someone who is choking, explained how to tell the difference between a cardiac arrest, heart attack and stroke and demonstrated use of a defibrillator on a training dummy. He showed several very useful videos and then encouraged those present to try out their CPR technique and use a defibrillator on the training dummies he had brought along.
On Saturday 13th January Keith Dawson of Tame Community First Responders and West Midlands Ambulance Service, assisted by his wife and son, gave an excellent talk to a very attentive and appreciative audience. Keith demonstrated how to help someone who is choking, explained how to tell the difference between a cardiac arrest, heart attack and stroke and demonstrated use of a defibrillator on a training dummy. He showed several very useful videos and then encouraged those present to try out their CPR technique and use a defibrillator on the training dummies he had brought along.
Shuttington & Alvecote Parish Hall wins £42,000 grant from Biffa Award. Refurbishment has now finished
Do you run a business working out of Shuttington or Alvecote?.
Please send a short description and contact details to kkovachpc@gmail.com if you would like to be on the website.
Please send a short description and contact details to kkovachpc@gmail.com if you would like to be on the website.
The memorial bench is now in place on top of the mound by the Parish Hall. It's a restful spot to sit and contemplate the lovely view over the playing field towards Seckington and Newton.
More details and photos can be found by clicking on the link above.
More details and photos can be found by clicking on the link above.
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Neighbourhood Watch Carol Cotterill is currently co-0rdinator for our parish but would be happy to hand over the role to someone else. Contact Carol for further information. |
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