Is your home protected from fire? You could be eligible for a FREE Home Safety Visit.
Many people across Devon & Somerset are eligible for a FREE Home Safety Visit from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
These visits are offered by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service as part of a public service to ensure we are doing everything possible to help people live safely in their homes.
Who is eligible for a FREE Home Safety Visit?
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service will arrange for one of our friendly Home Safety Technicians to visit you in your home. The visit usually takes around 45 minutes, during this time they will identify and assess any risks in the home, provide advice around safer behaviours and provide equipment to reduce any risks.
The technician was very polite, compassionate and very caring. Before the visit I hadn’t slept properly in two months. Last night I slept better and more relaxed due to the way my whole situation was handled. Miss E, Plymouth.
The whole experience was excellent. The visit was helpful and most informative. I would recommend to others. Mrs F, South Petherton.
Professional and courteous manner, clear, concise communication and excellent advice given to us. A very worthwhile and reassuring exercise which we would hope everyone would undertake. Thank you Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. Mr N, Sidmouth.
Perfectly polite and professional! So impressed with the service, I feel so much safer. The technician was lovely, thank you for helping us. Mrs W, Stoke-sub-Hamdon.
Free fire safety equipment
A working smoke alarm is a vital start when it comes to protecting yourself and your home from fire, but there are additional items the Fire Service may be able to offer you. For example, for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, we can provide sensory loss alarms that come with a strobe light and vibrating pad. We can also supply fire retardant bedding, fire retardant throws or blankets, carbon monoxide alarms, alarm testers, run-down timers and winter warm packs.
Booking your FREE Home Safety Visit is very easy, simply call us on 0800 05 02 999
You can also email firekills@dsfire.gov.uk or text 07800 002476
Many people across Devon & Somerset are eligible for a FREE Home Safety Visit from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
These visits are offered by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service as part of a public service to ensure we are doing everything possible to help people live safely in their homes.
Who is eligible for a FREE Home Safety Visit?
- Anyone aged over 65.
- Any household with children under the age of 18.
- Anyone with a disability, mobility issues or sensory loss.
- Anyone who smokes and lives alone.
- Anyone with a thatched property.
- Many other vulnerable people – please get in touch to check your eligibility.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service will arrange for one of our friendly Home Safety Technicians to visit you in your home. The visit usually takes around 45 minutes, during this time they will identify and assess any risks in the home, provide advice around safer behaviours and provide equipment to reduce any risks.
- Smoke alarms – do you have one (or more)? Do they work? Can you test them? Our technician will check your alarms for you and if necessary may even supply you with a FREE smoke alarm.
- We will advise you on safe escape routes and what to do in the event of a fire.
- We can offer friendly advice to help influence lifestyle changes.
- We can provide the contact details of other partner agencies who may be able to provide help or assistance.
The technician was very polite, compassionate and very caring. Before the visit I hadn’t slept properly in two months. Last night I slept better and more relaxed due to the way my whole situation was handled. Miss E, Plymouth.
The whole experience was excellent. The visit was helpful and most informative. I would recommend to others. Mrs F, South Petherton.
Professional and courteous manner, clear, concise communication and excellent advice given to us. A very worthwhile and reassuring exercise which we would hope everyone would undertake. Thank you Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. Mr N, Sidmouth.
Perfectly polite and professional! So impressed with the service, I feel so much safer. The technician was lovely, thank you for helping us. Mrs W, Stoke-sub-Hamdon.
Free fire safety equipment
A working smoke alarm is a vital start when it comes to protecting yourself and your home from fire, but there are additional items the Fire Service may be able to offer you. For example, for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, we can provide sensory loss alarms that come with a strobe light and vibrating pad. We can also supply fire retardant bedding, fire retardant throws or blankets, carbon monoxide alarms, alarm testers, run-down timers and winter warm packs.
Booking your FREE Home Safety Visit is very easy, simply call us on 0800 05 02 999
You can also email firekills@dsfire.gov.uk or text 07800 002476
DEVON AND CORNWALL ALERT.
Devon and Cornwall Alert is a two-way community messaging system operated by Devon and Cornwall Police. Devon and Cornwall Alert helps us to connect with our communities. it tells you what is happening in your area and allows you to respond directly with information for the police.
Chose what information you receive... Crime: Specify what time of day messages will arrive
Anti-social behaviour: Email, text or telephone
Witness appeals: Police, Action Fraud, Crimestoppers, Neighbourhood Watch
Missing person appeals: Free: no contract, cost or obligation
Community events: Devon, Cornwall and Scillies
Local good news
Register online at alerts.dc.police.uk
Devon and Cornwall Alert is a two-way community messaging system operated by Devon and Cornwall Police. Devon and Cornwall Alert helps us to connect with our communities. it tells you what is happening in your area and allows you to respond directly with information for the police.
Chose what information you receive... Crime: Specify what time of day messages will arrive
Anti-social behaviour: Email, text or telephone
Witness appeals: Police, Action Fraud, Crimestoppers, Neighbourhood Watch
Missing person appeals: Free: no contract, cost or obligation
Community events: Devon, Cornwall and Scillies
Local good news
Register online at alerts.dc.police.uk
The Herbert Protocol
The Herbert Protocol is a simple risk reduction tool to be used in the event of an adult with care and support needs going missing.
Read more HERE
The Herbert Protocol is a simple risk reduction tool to be used in the event of an adult with care and support needs going missing.
Read more HERE
Please advise any Councillor so that they pass on to County Councillor Mrs C. Chugg
Potholes - Blocked public drains - Overgrown undergrowth - General hazards in our locality - act now!
Do you need to report an infrastructure problem to your local authority service provider? Click HERE to report a local problem.
Potholes - Blocked public drains - Overgrown undergrowth - General hazards in our locality - act now!
Do you need to report an infrastructure problem to your local authority service provider? Click HERE to report a local problem.
UPDATE - HORSEY ISLAND BREACH
In her capacity as Clerk to Braunton Marsh Drainage Board our Parish Clerk updates us HERE
In her capacity as Clerk to Braunton Marsh Drainage Board our Parish Clerk updates us HERE
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHOPPING BUT FIND IT DIFFICULT TO GET AROUND?
IF THE ANSWER IS YES THEN YOU MAY LIKE TO USE THE
Ring & Ride bus service.
Go North Devon Ring & Ride is a door to door minibus service, giving people who have mobility problems; people with disabilities and those who are isolated in the community without transport, the freedom to access a supermarket or the main shopping centre in Barnstaple.We offer a weekly service on Monday from Georgeham and Ashford to Barnstaple Town Centre or Tesco.
FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO BOOK CALL 01271 328866
OPENING HOURS 9.15AM-4.00PM Monday to Friday (Closed Bank Holidays)
The Shopmobility Centre, Albert Lane, Barnstaple EX32 8RL
IF THE ANSWER IS YES THEN YOU MAY LIKE TO USE THE
Ring & Ride bus service.
Go North Devon Ring & Ride is a door to door minibus service, giving people who have mobility problems; people with disabilities and those who are isolated in the community without transport, the freedom to access a supermarket or the main shopping centre in Barnstaple.We offer a weekly service on Monday from Georgeham and Ashford to Barnstaple Town Centre or Tesco.
FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO BOOK CALL 01271 328866
OPENING HOURS 9.15AM-4.00PM Monday to Friday (Closed Bank Holidays)
The Shopmobility Centre, Albert Lane, Barnstaple EX32 8RL
CHIVENOR SHARED HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ASHFORD PARISHIONERS
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
Community Insight Survey
The Community Insight survey is running until 22nd December and is capturing a snapshot of life in Devon for our diverse communities. We’re asking people whether they: can get around easily, access green spaces, look after themselves, feel safe, can access community resources and adult learning etc. We’re also asking about their health and wellbeing and social connectivity alongside views on fly tipping/cleanliness, decision making, whether they feel listened to and whether they think council tax should increase.
In order to reach all Devon’s communities, I’d be grateful if you could publicise this in your local areas.
Click Here for the link to the survey
Initial results will be available early in the new year and will be shared with partners, including District Councils. Further analysis (age, disability, locality etc) will be available by the Spring
The Community Insight survey is running until 22nd December and is capturing a snapshot of life in Devon for our diverse communities. We’re asking people whether they: can get around easily, access green spaces, look after themselves, feel safe, can access community resources and adult learning etc. We’re also asking about their health and wellbeing and social connectivity alongside views on fly tipping/cleanliness, decision making, whether they feel listened to and whether they think council tax should increase.
In order to reach all Devon’s communities, I’d be grateful if you could publicise this in your local areas.
Click Here for the link to the survey
Initial results will be available early in the new year and will be shared with partners, including District Councils. Further analysis (age, disability, locality etc) will be available by the Spring
NORTH DEVON COUNCIL COMMUNITY MESSAGE:
As 2018 draws to a close, North Devon Council is thanking residents for their efforts in recycling this year, and reflecting on the improvements made to its waste and recycling service over the last 18 months.
In June 2017 the council introduced a weekly food waste collection service across the district, and started a recycling trial in a small part of the district.
Recycling trial
3,400 properties were included in the trial of three-weekly black bin collections and unlimited recycling and the results have been very successful, with recycling rates in these properties doubling! The council measured the volume of waste going to landfill and the amount being recycled in the trial area:
Weekly food waste collections
North Devon Council is currently collecting up to 60 tons of food waste a week; waste which would otherwise have gone to landfill. Food waste is taken from your kerbside to the council’s recycling centre at Brynsworthy, and later transported to an anaerobic digestion plant in Holsworthy, where it is converted into energy. Next year efforts will be made to encourage households to cut down on the amount of food being wasted through education and awareness campaigns, helping North Devon get even greener and hopefully cut down those food bills!
New waste transfer station
Deep Moor landfill site is full, so Devon County Council is constructing a waste transfer station in Brynsworthy. From 11 February the district’s black waste will be taken to the transfer station, then compacted and directed to another plant, where it will be converted into energy rather than buried in the ground.
Northern Devon plastic consortium
Together with Torridge Council and a range of local organisations, charities and businesses, North Devon Council has formed the Plastic Free Northern Devon consortium. The group aims to collectively and individually eradicate single-use plastics in northern Devon. Lots of progress has been already been made and efforts will continue next year and beyond.
The council is reminding residents to keep up the good work and ensure they continue recycling throughout the festive period. Waste and recycling collections are different over Christmas and New Year, so make sure you know when to put your bins out over the festive period. Check the council’s website northdevon.gov.uk/collectiondates, where you can also download a collection calendar specifically for your property.
As 2018 draws to a close, North Devon Council is thanking residents for their efforts in recycling this year, and reflecting on the improvements made to its waste and recycling service over the last 18 months.
In June 2017 the council introduced a weekly food waste collection service across the district, and started a recycling trial in a small part of the district.
Recycling trial
3,400 properties were included in the trial of three-weekly black bin collections and unlimited recycling and the results have been very successful, with recycling rates in these properties doubling! The council measured the volume of waste going to landfill and the amount being recycled in the trial area:
- before the trial 23% of household waste was recycled whilst 77% of waste went to landfill
- since the trial started 51% of waste is now recycled whilst 49% of waste goes to landfill
Weekly food waste collections
North Devon Council is currently collecting up to 60 tons of food waste a week; waste which would otherwise have gone to landfill. Food waste is taken from your kerbside to the council’s recycling centre at Brynsworthy, and later transported to an anaerobic digestion plant in Holsworthy, where it is converted into energy. Next year efforts will be made to encourage households to cut down on the amount of food being wasted through education and awareness campaigns, helping North Devon get even greener and hopefully cut down those food bills!
New waste transfer station
Deep Moor landfill site is full, so Devon County Council is constructing a waste transfer station in Brynsworthy. From 11 February the district’s black waste will be taken to the transfer station, then compacted and directed to another plant, where it will be converted into energy rather than buried in the ground.
Northern Devon plastic consortium
Together with Torridge Council and a range of local organisations, charities and businesses, North Devon Council has formed the Plastic Free Northern Devon consortium. The group aims to collectively and individually eradicate single-use plastics in northern Devon. Lots of progress has been already been made and efforts will continue next year and beyond.
The council is reminding residents to keep up the good work and ensure they continue recycling throughout the festive period. Waste and recycling collections are different over Christmas and New Year, so make sure you know when to put your bins out over the festive period. Check the council’s website northdevon.gov.uk/collectiondates, where you can also download a collection calendar specifically for your property.
13.1.19 Invitations to join the Play Area Steering Group READ MORE HERE
13.1.19 Braunton Rural Newsletter HERE
30.12.18 RING O'BELLS - SAVE OUR PUB Click HERE for an update
30.12.18 Air Ambulance News HERE
20.10.18 Telephone Kiosk Library Birthday:
The Village library received it's annual re-vamp with re-stock of new books and donation of the old stock to charity. An afternoon tea part was held for villagers.
13.1.19 Braunton Rural Newsletter HERE
30.12.18 RING O'BELLS - SAVE OUR PUB Click HERE for an update
30.12.18 Air Ambulance News HERE
20.10.18 Telephone Kiosk Library Birthday:
The Village library received it's annual re-vamp with re-stock of new books and donation of the old stock to charity. An afternoon tea part was held for villagers.
24.9.18 Red Box Project: DETAILS HERE
17.9.18 Gas Week: Make sure you know how to keep yourselves safe : READ HERE
25.7.18 Devon Remembers Read HERE about how communities can research local stories from the First World War, and to commemorate the sacrifices made by the people of Devon between 1914 and 1918.
15.7.18 Ashford Parish Council Meeting Minutes 21.6.18 HERE
12.7.18 Ashford Parish Accounts Year End 31.3.18 HERE Ashford Parish Declaration of Payments over £100 in 2017-18 HERE
Explanation of financial variances HERE Letter to external Auditors re. Ashford Parish Accounts 2017-18 HERE
Ashford Parish Annual Governance Statement 2017-18 HERE Registration of Councillors responsibilities 2018-19 HERE
17.9.18 Gas Week: Make sure you know how to keep yourselves safe : READ HERE
25.7.18 Devon Remembers Read HERE about how communities can research local stories from the First World War, and to commemorate the sacrifices made by the people of Devon between 1914 and 1918.
15.7.18 Ashford Parish Council Meeting Minutes 21.6.18 HERE
12.7.18 Ashford Parish Accounts Year End 31.3.18 HERE Ashford Parish Declaration of Payments over £100 in 2017-18 HERE
Explanation of financial variances HERE Letter to external Auditors re. Ashford Parish Accounts 2017-18 HERE
Ashford Parish Annual Governance Statement 2017-18 HERE Registration of Councillors responsibilities 2018-19 HERE