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Election job opportunities with SDC
Have you ever considered working at one of the SDC Polling Stations?
SDC is looking to recruit motivated staff to fill a number of important paid role on election day.
On Thursday May 6th 2021 the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire, County, District and Parish Council elections will be taking place.
Planning is already underway and we would like to reassure you that our highest priority... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:51 by Anita Sach
Electric car/cycle share scheme
Emissions from road traffic are the latest single source of carbon emission from the district
Not everyone can switch to a cycle or electric car just yet. Transition Stroud one of the councils key partners in addressing mitigation measures and are currently assessing the potential of setting up an electric Car/Cycle share scheme with Co Car (who run a successful scheme in Exeter).
Want to help tackle... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:38 by Anita Sach
Ultrafast broadband in Alkington parish
Much of the parish is now ready to go live with ultrafast broadband and some areas are still having it installed.
If you would like to learn more about the benefits of ultrafast broadband, with speeds of 100Mbps and up, Martin Vile is the community executive for Gigaclear. He is working in the community helping potential customers understand all aspects of full fibre, from installation queries, WiFi... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:49 by Anita Sach
Covid vaccination scams - information from Action Fraud
Action Fraud has received reports from members of the public who have been sent text messages claiming to be from the NHS, offering them the opportunity to sign up for coronavirus vaccinations. The texts ask the recipient to click on a link which takes them to an online form where they are prompted to input personal and financial details. In some cases the online form has looked very similar to the... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:32 by Anita Sach
Covid 19 vaccine scam
Message from Neighbourhood Watch
We have been alerted to a highly believable scam which starts with a text and advises the user that they are eligible to apply for the vaccine and to click on the link in the text message. The user is then led to a webpage, which looks very convincing and asks them to complete some details, in order for them to be able to apply for the vaccine.
The details asked for:... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:28 by Anita Sach
Scam warning - fake DPD emails and texts
Action Fraud has seen a surge in reports relating to fake emails and texts purporting to be from DPD. The messages claim that DPD was "unable to deliver your parcel today" and provide instructions on how the recipient can arrange another delivery. The links in the emails and texts lead to fake websites that are designed to steal money, as well as personal and financial information.
Victims of this scam... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 29 Dec 2020 09:33 by Anita Sach
Beware of phone scams
Police are asking those with an 01453 area code to please be alert as fraudsters are targeting residents with courier fraud scams.
It has been reported that residents of this area have been receiving calls from fraudsters purporting to be the police recently. The fraudster will seek to obtain banking details from the victim and convince them that their bank account isn't safe.
They then tell the victim... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 29 Dec 2020 09:31 by Anita Sach
Amended rubbish/food/recycling collection dates for Christmas and New Year
If your regular Stroud District Council rubbish/food/recycling collections are on a Friday, for Christmas Day and New Year's Day they will now take place on the following Mondays.
Posted: Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:40 by Anita Sach
Stalkingham News December 2020
The latest Stalkingham News will not be delivered as usual but is available by email.
Posted: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:45 by Anita Sach
Berkeley Vale Youth Voice
Your local youth forum (open for 11-18 year olds) is inviting new members to join. Check out Stroud Youth Voice to more information. They meet alternative Tuesdays at 5.30pm.
Helping to make your communities better for young people 😃🌟
It's a small group and invites young people from all walks of life to get involved and have your say on what needs to change.
The group is facilitated by youth worker... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:26 by Anita Sach
