Home and property security roadshow
Free specialist security advice from Malvern Hills and Wychavon Community Safety Team.
Free Afternoon- FOR HONEYBOURNE’ S 60 + RESIDENTS ONLY
ON SATURDAY 23RD OF MARCH
14 : 30 pm at HONEYBOURNE VILLAGE HALL
Honeybourne WR11 7 RH
Booking is essential
PLEASE EMAIL: HONEYBOURNEHALLBOOKINGS@YAHOO.COM OR CALL: 01386833600
China Corner, Honeybourne- Proposed Prohibited of Waiting “At Any Time”
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) Worcestershire County Council (District of Wychavon – Non-Urban Areas) (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) Consolidation Order 2004 (Variation) Order 2024 [Prohibition of Waiting on China Corner, Honeybourne]
Worcestershire County Council are to consider making an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit waiting at any time on the following lengths and sides of road in Honeybourne: –
China Corner: Both sides: from a point 9 metres southeast of its junction with High Street until the termination of the highway.
The Order will vary the above Consolidation Order (which provides for civil enforcement of contraventions of waiting prohibitions and restrictions) and will contain exemptions to allow parking/access for certain purposes and limited waiting by disabled persons vehicles.
Documents in relation to this Order can be downloaded at the Wychavon Public Notice Page on the Worcestershire County Council Website or copies supplied by emailing roadtrafficregs@worcestershire.gov.uk; or writing to me at County Hall or may be inspected at Worcestershire County Council, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2NP during normal office hours. Any objection/representations you may have must be sent in writing to me at County Hall, or email roadtrafficregs@worcestershire.gov.uk; to be received by 28 March 2024.
Thomas Pollock, Head of Commercial Law, Legal and Governance, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2NP
29 February 2024
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Notice of Vacancy- In Office of Councillor
Notice of Vacancy
In office of Councillor
Parish Of Honeybourne
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 8 March, 2024 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 15 May, 2024.
Dated 19 February, 2024
Vic Allison
Returning Officer
Civic Centre
Queen Elizabeth Drive
Pershore
Worcs
WR10 1PT
West Mercia Police Unit- Fraud & Scam Bulletin- February 2024
ROMANCE FRAUD
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, romance may be high on many people’s agenda as they seek an appropriate way to celebrate the day. However, at the same time criminals are using this as an opportunity to devise new scams to defraud their victims on dating sites and social media.
At this time of the year there is a rise in Romance Frauds as the fraudsters draw their victims into false relationship, gain their confidence, before the requests for money start to come in. These are accompanied by heart rending pleas about personal or family problems, and emergencies which need finance.
Are any platforms safe?
Fraudsters continue to target users of popular social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, as well as dating sites such as Tinder and Plenty of Fish.
Messaging sites such as Google Hangouts and WhatsApp may also be used to find unsuspecting victims.
As well as conventional dating platforms, online Gaming platforms may be used to seek potential victims since there are fewer protective measures in place.
Who are their targets?
Females over 40 years are common victims as well as younger males, but users also need to be aware on age related dating platforms too.
How does it work?
Basically, criminals will go to great lengths to gain the victim’s trust by claiming they are in a genuine relationship which is built up over time.
- They will manipulate and exploit the victim to the extent they are persuaded they are in a real and genuine relationship.
- Then, when they ask for money, the victim is convinced there is no problem with the request.
- The requests can be very emotive citing reasons such as medical emergencies, travel costs, payment of fines or taxes, or even claiming their bank account has been frozen
Tell-tale signs a friend or family member is involved in a Romance Scam
- They may be very secretive about their relationship or provide excuses for why their online partner has not video called or met them in person.
- They may be unwilling to discuss their online relationship.
- They may express very strong emotions and commitment to someone they have only just met
- They have sent, or are planning to send, money to someone they have not met face-to-face. They may take out loans or withdraw from their pension to send money.
Stay safe
- Never send money to someone you have never met in person.
- Never part with your bank or personal details to strangers online however genuine they claim to be
- Always seek advice from somebody trusted before parting with any money in any format, whether it is bank transfers, PayPal, Gift Cards or bitcoin currencies.
- Profile photos are very often fake, you can research any image by doing a “Reverse Image” search to find photos that have been copied from elsewhere.
- Never share images of yourself that you would not want your own family and friends to see.
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Please feel free to share this information with any family, friends, neighbours you think may be able to assist.
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Take Five to Stop Fraud
STOP: Taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe.
CHALLENGE: Could it be fake? It’s OK to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you.
PROTECT: Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve fallen for a scam and report it to Action Fraud
ALWAYS REMEMBER:
- Avoid disclosing security details
- Emails, Phone Calls and Texts may not be authentic
- Always make direct contact with any organisation by using a genuine phone number
- Stop and Challenge any unexpected requests
- Protect others by reporting Fraud and Scams
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If you’ve fallen for a scam, report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via actionfraud.police.uk
Scam Text messages can be forwarded to 7726 to help phone providers take early action and block numbers that generate spam on their networks.
Forward Fake Emails received to report@phishing.gov.uk
If you think your bank account or personal banking details have been used fraudulently, then use the short phone number – 159 – to contact the Fraud Prevention Department of most major UK banks.
PCC reinforces commitment to community priorities in latest budget
PCC John Campion has reinforced his commitment to ensure crime falls further, more offenders are brought to justice and victims get the support they need in his latest budget proposals.
The PCC’s budget proposals for 2024/25, which he will present to the Police and Crime Panel next week, are focused on building on the investment that he has made in West Mercia Police. Recognising the financial challenges the country continues to face, the PCC wants the tax-paying public to feel the impact and increased focus on key areas of concern:
Improved visible and accessible policing – communities will see an increased presence through the creation of town centre-based policing teams and 100% of Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNT) PC posts occupied.
Better investigations and outcomes – victims will be kept informed throughout an investigation and improved file quality will result in quicker and better justice outcomes.
Improving public contact – the public will be able to access the police in an emergency and non-emergency through improved call response times, and technology will be improved to allow digital evidence to be uploaded by the public.
PCC John Campion said: “My budget for 2024/25 sets out a positive plan for the communities of West Mercia. I recognise how important receiving a quality level of service from their police force is for the communities of West Mercia. Therefore, despite the financial challenges we continue to face as a nation, I am focused on delivering what the public have told me they want.
“This budget is focused on realigning resources within policing to best meet community priorities and what really matters to them. I am building on the investment I had made to date in West Mercia Police and working with the Chief Constable to ensure resources are directed to these areas of concern. This includes protecting police officer numbers, developing town-centre policing teams, improving response times for 101 and 999, and seeing better investigations and outcomes for victims.
“These proposals are another step forward in delivering my Safer West Mercia Plan and ensuring communities, and their priorities, remain at the heart of policing.”
Temporary Chief Constable Alex Murray said: “Over the last year we have made a huge amount of progress in improving the service we deliver; we’ve seen crime reduced, more crimes solved and ultimately fewer victims across the counties we serve. These budget proposals will continue delivering improvements for
the public and it’s right that we prioritise and focus our resources on the issues that matter most to the communities we serve.”
The PCC will present the following proposals at the Police and Crime Panel on Wednesday 7 February:
4.91% increase in the council tax element for policing. This equates to £277.50 for an average Band D property (25p per week).
Honeybourne Community Engagement
Have your Say!
Evesham Neighbourhood Team will be in the car park at Honeybourne Village Hall
on Tuesday 6th February from 10am – 11am
It is your opportunity to raise any concerns and to find out what the local Neighbourhood Team are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you.
All are welcome!
Honeybourne PRoW Volunteers
PRoW volunteers on Sunday 28th January 2024 cleared both Stratford Road to Westbourne and the path next to Maple Close.
