Hill & Moor PC to hold a Parish Open-Forum on the plan to build a new town on the old Throckmorton airfield on Thursday 3rd November 2022 at Lower Moor Village Hall from 7pm to 7.30pm

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Hill & Moor PC to hold a Parish Open-Forum on the plan to build a new town on the old Throckmorton airfield on Thursday 3rd November 2022 at Lower Moor Village Hall from 7pm to 7.30pm immediately before Hill and Moor Parish Council meeting which will commence at 7.30pm.

OVERVIEW.

The plan to build a new town on the old Throckmorton airfield.

  • The first stage is 2000 new houses at Throckmorton staring in 8 years’ time.
  • The second stage, which will come later, will be to increase that to 5000 houses.
  • It means there will be a new town, along with associated industry, that is at least the size of Pershore, around 1 – 2 miles away from Lower Moor.
  • This new town is expected to use the existing road and rail infrastructure

WHAT EXACTLY DOES THE SWDP PROPOSE?

• The SWDP envisages that the “further growth post 2041” will be a further 3,000 houses.

• The new town will be accessed via the A44 but not onto the existing roundabouts but by creating a T junction 50m away from an existing roundabout

• The proposal assumes that improved bus, cycle and pedestrian routes will connect the Throckmorton development to Pershore railway station.

• There is an assumption that the proximity between the development and Pershore station will mean personal car use will not hugely increase.

• The proposal accepts that there are some problems with the airfield site itself, being a “brownfield” site which has been used variously for military purposes and as a foot-and-mouth burial site.

WHAT ARE WE DOING ABOUT IT AND WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT?

The Hill and Moor Parish Council, along with a number of nearby Parishes, are attempting to stop this. We want to preserve our beautiful countryside, keep our roads and rail system from being stretched to breaking point, and prevent a large influx of people coming to an area which simply cannot support them.

WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT?

  • For anyone who is prepared to, you can:
  • write a response to the consultation;
  • send a pre-prepared letter in response to the consultation.
  • The more that we can show local people are against SWDP, the stronger our hand will be. Going forward, we plan to hold additional meetings to help direct people in the most effective ways.
  • There is a 6-week opportunity for you to comment. The consultation dates are: 1/11/22 to 13/12/22.

Comments can be submitted via email: contact@swdevelopmentplan.org or post The Civic Centre, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1PT.

 

 

West Mercia Police – Economic Crime Unit – 19/10/2022 News Update

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                                            INVESTMENT FRAUD

Warning on ‘get rich quick’ schemes as investment fraud soars among young professionals on social media

‘Get rich quick’ investment opportunities are soaring amongst young professionals, with more than £890 million lost to investment fraud last year.

Criminals are evolving the way that they target people with bogus investment opportunities, with many victims now being targeted on social media.

The total amount lost to investment fraud in the 2021/22 financial year rose by a staggering 49.5 per cent on the previous period (£890,916,169 up from £596,053,731). New data from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) also shows there were 26,170 reports of investment fraud to Action Fraud in the same period, meaning victims lost an average of £34,043.41 each.

How to spot the signs and protect yourself

·         Before deciding to invest, always do your research and do not let anyone rush you. Only criminals will put pressure on you to make a quick decision. Stop, take time to think and consult trusted friends and family members before parting with your money.

·         Be cautious if you are asked to change money into cryptocurrency to invest or make a payment via cryptocurrency. This is often a tactic used by fraudsters.

·         Be aware that some investment opportunity approaches can come via social media. Always undertake additional research to check the validity of such an opportunity.

·         Fraudsters have been known to hack social media accounts to promote bogus investments. If you are making an investment based on a recommendation from a friend or family member sent via social media, check that this has actually been sent by them.

·         Scammers will often create professional looking websites and utilise fake business premise locations to give an impression of legitimacy.

·  Never let anyone take control of your phone or computer for any reason.  A reputable business would never do this.

·  Check on the FCA website to see if an investment business is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority.

 

ENERGY BILL SCAMS

 A recent report from a potential victim of an Energy Bill Scam went as follows:

A call was received claiming to be from the person’s Energy Company and asking for a meter reading, serial number, bank details and other personal details. Fortunately the person did not have the information to hand and rang back the Energy Company on the listed number, so in this case no money was lost.

Never provide financial or personal details over the phone unless you are 100% sure the caller is genuine, always use the listed telephone number on the invoice.

ROMANCE FRAUDS

 There has been a recent spike in Romance Fraud reports centred on the Worcester area, where victims have lost money to Scammers.

Please remember never to give out money, gift cards or any other form of payment to someone you may have met on the internet but never met in person, however convincing their request may be.

CLARIFICATION

Premium Rate Telephone Number Scam

 This Scam, which we highlighted 2 weeks ago, applies equally to calls to DVLA where victims have inadvertently called a third party premium number displayed on the Internet and ended up paying unsolicited call charges and fees.

So, when looking for Government Department contact details, always use the official Government Services Website – GOV.UK

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 okay to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you.

·  Protect: If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud online at actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.

 For further information visit:

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

https://takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/

 

 

 

Wychavon Residents’ Survey

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What do you think of the place where you live?

How do you rate Wychavon’s services?

What do you think should be our priorities for the next 12 months?

The annual Wychavon Residents’ Survey is now open and we want to hear what you have to say. The survey will only take 10 to 15 minutes to complete and feedback will be used by councillors to influence the projects we focus our time and money on over the next 12 months.

More than 1,000 people took part in last year’s survey with 81% of people saying they were satisfied with their local area as a place to live and 63% happy with how Wychavon ran things.

In response to feedback from previous surveys Wychavon has:

  • created a £150,000 fund to support communities to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic
  • launched ambitious investment prospectuses for the future of Droitwich Spa, Evesham and Pershore town centres
  • Set-up the popular Wychavon Adopt a Street campaign, funded free anti-litter education sessions in schools and installed more than 50 new bins, in response to concerns about litter
  • put a renewed focus on further improving the level of customer service we provide

So what you tell us really does make a difference. 

 The survey closes on Sunday, 23 October 2022

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/WRS2022/

Notice of Casual Vacancy for Hill and Moor for Parish Councillor.

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The Post Office in Lower Moor Village Hall will not be open tomorrow, Tuesday 13th September 2022

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The Post Office in Lower Moor Village Hall will not be open tomorrow Tuesday 13th September 2022.

It will be open again as usual on Thursday 15th September 2022.

New King is proclaimed in Wychavon

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New King is proclaimed in Wychavon

Dignitaries and the public gathered outside the Civic Centre in Pershore on Sunday (11 September) to hear King Charles III officially proclaimed King in Wychavon.

 

Nicholas Wentworth Stanley, Deputy Lieutenant representing the Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, His Majesty’s representative in the county, opened proceedings.

 

He told the crowd: “We come together this afternoon following the death of our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth the Second. Our sadness at this time is shared by people across the globe, as we remember with affection and gratitude the lifetime of service given by our longest-reigning Monarch.

“But the basis on which our monarchy is built has ensured that through the centuries the Crown has passed in an unbroken line of succession. Today’s ceremony marks the formal Proclamation to the people of the County of Worcestershire of the beginning of our new King’s reign.”

Before reading the proclamation Cllr Alex Sinton, Chairman of Wychavon District Council, told those present: “In an age where modern methods of communication convey news around the globe in an instant, the proclamation is no longer the means by which people learn for the first time that they have a new Monarch.

“Today, however, is one of the first occasions when communities have an opportunity to come together and reflect on the moment in our nation’s history when the reign of our longest-serving Monarch came to an end and our new Sovereign succeeded.”

The proclamation was then read out before cheers of God Save The King.

Ali Duggan then led the crowd in singing the first verse of the national anthem before three cheers were given for His Majesty The King to end the event.

The Union Flag outside the Civic Centre was raised during the proclamation period and has now returned to half-mast where it will stay until after HM The Queen’s funeral.

Books of condolence are available to sign across Wychavon and will remain open until after Her Majesty’s funeral. Visit www.wychavon.gov.uk to find out more about how to pay tribute to HM The Queen in Wychavon.

Information regarding a book on condolence following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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There is now a book of condolence at Lower Moor Church for anyone to sign following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II .