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Dear All

We have been asked to share the following information, this lines with our Net Zero, climate ambition so we would be grateful if you could share with your communities, just in time for the Easter break!

 

Have your say about nature in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough!

 

Our area is one of the most nature depleted in England and your response to the surveys below will help develop a strategy to help our county to become a world-class environment where both nature and people can thrive. Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) will set priorities for nature recovery across England.  Your input will help to identify existing habitats and species which are important to conserve, as well as opportunities to increase biodiversity and create a landscape more resilient to climate change and other environmental pressures.

 

Whether you are an individual that cares about nature in your local area or you are a local group or organisation that has an interest in nature recovery, we would like to hear your thoughts and ideas to help shape nature recovery in our county.

 

LNRS survey for individuals – https://forms.office.com/e/gz7th9AkkE

 

LNRS survey for local groups and organisations – https://forms.office.com/e/2ddKrVgDMV

 

Please visit the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough LNRS website for further information and sign up to their newsletter for more regular updates.

 

Please note the deadline for responses is Friday 5^th April.

 

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Gabriella, her contact details are below.

 

Gabriella Yeomans

Local Nature Recovery Strategy Officer

T: 01223 518740 | M:07776858976

Email: ku.vo1781155505g.eri1781155505hsegd1781155505irbma1781155505c@sna1781155505moeY.1781155505allei1781155505rbaG1781155505
New Shire Hall, Emery Crescent, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, PE28 4YE

This year’s Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Thursday 18th April, 7:30pm at Barton Village Hall. 

All residents are warmly invited to attend. Refreshments will be laid out from 7:00 pm and drinks and nibbles will be available at the end. The meeting agenda is provided in the attachments below.

There will be an opportunity for residents and village organisations to ask questions to the PC during the open forum. Feel free to send through any questions to the Clerk ahead of the meeting. Priority will be given to questions submitted by 10am on the day.

Any village organisations wishing to address the meeting are also very welcome to do so. Please contact the Clerk to let them know.

We hope to see many of you there.

Good evening

 

The Combined Authority has launched a survey asking the public to share their views on electric vehicles (EVs) and how best to meet the need for more charging points across the region.

 

With the transition away from petrol and diesel vehicles affecting everyone – whether they drive an EV or not – we’re encouraging as many people as possible to have a say. Please share the survey among your community noticeboards, publications and channels to help more people to take part.

 

Working with Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council, we are developing an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy and will be applying to the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund to help build more charge points.

 

The Combined Authority wants to make sure they are planned for in the right way, informed by people’s views.

The Combined Authority’s vision for charging points is:

 

“For everyone in the region to have the necessary electric vehicle charging infrastructure available in the right place at the time they need. This charging infrastructure will be high quality, safe , affordable, environmentally sustainable and accessible. “

 

The survey only takes five minutes and can be found here, along with further information: https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/ev-charging/.

 

People have until March 26, 2024, to take the survey before it closes.

 

You can download our survey poster for sharing within your community and networks. There is a QR code linking to the survey.

 

For those who prefer to email feedback, use ku.vo1781155505g.ac-1781155505hguor1781155505obret1781155505eperi1781155505hsegd1781155505irbma1781155505c@tro1781155505psnar1781155505t1781155505

 

For responding by post, request a hard copy of the survey by emailing ku.vo1781155505g.ac-1781155505hguor1781155505obret1781155505eperi1781155505hsegd1781155505irbma1781155505c@tro1781155505psnar1781155505t1781155505 or call 01480 277180.

 

You can also read our news post about the survey here: https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/news/call-for-views-on-electric-vehicles-and-planning-for-more-charging-points/

 

Thank you in advance for any support you can give in sharing this survey.

Combined Authority Transport Team

Did you know?

 

Fraud accounts for almost 40% of all crime. In just one year, 1 in 17 adults in England and Wales were victims of fraud. That’s nearly 3 million of us.

1 in 5 businesses were also a victim of fraud over a 3 year period. In other words, fraud is rife and it can happen to anyone.

 

Think you’re immune from fraud?

Fraudsters can use highly manipulative methods to get us when our defences are down. Nobody is immune from fraud. We can all be more alert to the risks, and we can all do more to protect ourselves.

4 ways to frustrate a fraudster

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Q1. Do you stop to check who’s really contacting you?

Fraudsters often call or message people, pretending to be from their bank, other well-known and trusted companies, or even someone they know. They can be very convincing, particularly if they’ve already managed to get hold of some personal information, for example by looking on social media. Having earned their victim’s trust, they often ask them to hand over confidential information, make a payment or give them access to their phone or computer.

 

How to reduce your risk

Never take calls or messages like this at face value – always take time to stop, think and check if the caller or sender is who they say they are.

If you’ve received a suspicious call or message:

 

• don’t be rushed into a quick decision – think carefully before handing over money, personal details or access to your device
• if you have any doubts, hang up and do not call the number provided
• be aware that fraudsters can spoof phone numbers, so the number that appears on your caller ID may not be proof of who they are
• instead, check with the organisation directly using contact details you know are correct, such as those on a utility bill, official website, on the back of your card or by 159 for banks
• if you get a message from a family member asking you to send money, use known contact details to check if it’s real

Q2. Do you automatically trust offers and click on links?

“Half-price tickets to a sold-out gig!” “Incredible savings on a last-minute holiday – hurry!” Fraudsters know most people love a bargain, so they use discounts, time pressure and FOMO (fear of missing out) to pressure them into paying out for non-existent deals. Or they urge people to click on links in phishing messages that can take them to a fake website, where the fraudster can steal cash and personal details, or infect the victim’s device.

How to reduce your risk

If you see a tempting offer:

• don’t be rushed into a quick decision – always take time to stop, think and check if the message, offer or advert is genuine
• don’t automatically click a link, particularly in unexpected messages
• if you’re not 100% sure, don’t use the link to click through – go direct to the organisation’s website
• always stay on trusted websites and use the site’s recommended payment methods
• avoid paying by bank transfer or virtual currency
• think carefully before you hand over any money or personal details

 

Q3. Do you use the same password for different accounts?

Lots of people use the same password for multiple accounts, such as email, bank account and social media accounts. Less to remember, right? But imagine if a fraudster gets hold of that password. Now they can access all of their victim’s online accounts.

How to reduce your risk

Choose a different password for each account. Too difficult to remember them all? You can keep track of passwords using a password manager, or by using three random words to make them more memorable.

You should:

• never choose a password that features names, places and numbers that are personal to you
• choose a different password for each account that is strong and hard to guess but if you can’t change them all at once, prioritise your email account

 

Q4. Do you use 2-step verification?

Even if someone has chosen strong and unique passwords for their email and bank accounts, there’s always a risk – however small – that a fraudster could get hold of them. If they do, there’s nothing to stop them accessing those accounts to steal money and other personal details.

How to reduce your risk

Setup 2-step verification (2SV) on your most important accounts, such as email and social media. 2SV works by asking for more information to prove your identity when you’re logging into an online account. It’s one of the most effective ways to protect your online accounts from criminals.

 

For more information, please visit: https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk