A417 CLOSURE - Late January

Today I had this email: 


Please be advised of the following temporary road closure: 

A417, Maisemore 

This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 23rd January 2020 to 28th January 2020 (each night from 19.00 to 07.00). This is to allow for resurfacing works by GCC. 

If you require any further information regarding this closure please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514514. 

Greg Burford 
Gloucestershire County Council
Roadspace Co-ordinator (Tewkesbury District Area)

November Our News Out Today - the National E-Newsletter For Neighbourhood Watch Supporters

Dear Neighbourhood Watch supporters,

The November edition of Our News, the e-newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters, is out today.  This exciting edition introduces the national winners of our 2019 Neighbour of the Year competition, inspiring member stories, national campaigns for you to get involved in such as Cyberhood Watch and Together for Good: The Neighbourhood Watch Big Curry, a new crime report, member offers, and updates from Neighbourhood Watch Network on what we are doing to support you!

Grab that cup of tea.. put your feet up.. and enjoy.

https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NHW-Newsletter-NOV19-ONLINE.pdf

Kind regards

Deborah Waller | Senior Communications and Digital Manager
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NETWORK  | Building Safer and Stronger Communities
Email: enquiries@ourwatch.org.uk

General Election candidates

Candidate Name	Home Address or  Constituency / Country  of residence	Description of candidate
BURRETT Julian Marcus	Pentire Reddings Lane Staunton Coleford GL16 8NZ	Independent
HARPER Mark James	The Old Shop Newham Bottom Ruardean Glos GL17 9UB	The Conservative Party Candidate
MARTIN Di	Beech House Plump Hill Glencoe Lane Mitcheldean GL17 0EU	Labour and Cooperative Party
MCFARLING Chris	Lorien Cottage St Briavels Common Lydney Glos GL15 6SE	The Green Party

The full Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll can be found here.  

Additional information about the General Election can be found on the Forest of Dean Borough Council website here.

General Election notice

The formal notice of the General Election on 12th December 2019 has now been published and can be seen here.

In order to vote, you have to be registered.  You can register on line at the government's voter registration page here.  The deadline for registrations for the General Election is midnight on 26 November.

Remembrance Sunday

There will be a Service of Remembrance at St Giles Church, Maisemore on Sunday 10th November, starting at the war memorial at 10.45 am.

Amongst the wreaths laid will be one from Maisemore Parish Council on behalf of the people of the village.

Christmas Get-Together

This year's Christmas Get-Together will be in Maisemore Village Hall between 2.30 and 4.30pm on Sunday 15th December.

The Get-Together is a chance to meet old and new neigbours.  Mince pies, refreshments and mulled wine will be available.  There's no charge, but donations will be welcome.  There will be a raffle in aid of the Village Hall.

Are you registered to vote?

In order to vote in the General Election on Thursday 12th December, you must be registered.

You can do this on the government's voter registration page here.  The deadline for registrations for the General Election is midnight on 26 November.

If you want to apply to vote by post, register before 5pm on 26 November.  If you're going to be abroad, you may prefer to appoint a proxy to vote for you, as sending a postal vote from abroad may risk it not arriving in time.  A proxy should be someone you know and trust.  Links to register for a postal or proxy vote are on the same page of the government website, here.

Parish Council meeting

There is a Parish Council meeting this evening (Monday 4th November) at 7.30 pm in the committee room of Maisemore Village Hall.  The agenda can be found here.

How To Avoid Becoming A Victim of Cyber Fraud

Message from Neighbourhood Alert   How To Avoid Becoming A Victim of Cyber Fraud

The internet is at the centre of modern life, but unfortunately many kinds of fraud go along with it. Cyber criminals seek to exploit vulnerabilities in order to steal passwords, data and money, which can have long lasting effects for victims and businesses. However you don’t need to be a computer expert to avoid becoming a victim of cyber crime. Following the tips below could help reduce your chances of becoming a victim of cyber fraud whilst still using the web safely: • App and operating system updates often contain security fixes. Download and install them as soon as you can after they become available. • Antivirus software protects your computer or device, including Macs and other Apple devices, against most viruses. Make sure you have a trusted provider and scan you devices regularly. • Backing up your important files and photos means you’ll still have them if the worst should happen to your computer or device. • Using a strong password is like locking your front door. Using three random words and different passwords for each account you have can help keep them safe. Password managers can help you keep track of your passwords and two-factor authentication can provide an extra layer of security. • Phishing can happen via email, text, phone call or letter. Treat all unsolicited communications with suspicion and if necessary, confirm their validity with the alleged sender via a trusted means, e.g. phoning the bank on the number on the back of your bank card. Be wary of links and attachments within unsolicited or unexpected emails and texts. For more information on cyber fraud: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud-category/cyber-fraud For additional support: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/fraud?fbclid=IwAR0fHMK9e8paOPtWCxz7_7f4sAPTW24P_ngWMNcYe1qgOpg8R_C8tyDB2HI If you think you’ve been a victim of cyber fraud, or any other type of fraud, you can report it online here: http://bit.ly/OpSignature

Message Sent By Communications Team WWAD (Police, Communications Officer, Gloucestershire)