Thanks to Towngate Theatre staff for being our street marshals in Basildon Town Centre from yesterday as non-essential shops reopen.
Before the shops opened, they were joined by officers from the Basildon Town Centre Policing Team and our Town Centre warden who all welcomed shoppers back on a busy day in the town centre.
We also have marshals in Billericay and Wickford High Streets. Our marshals are on hand to offer a welcome and info about changes in place which include arrows on pavements to assist pedestrian flow and signage to help keep people safe and socially distance.
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 It's Scams Awareness Fortnight which aims to create a network of confident, alert consumers who know what to do when they spot a scam.
This year, protecting people against scams is more important than ever. The coronavirus crisis means more people are facing issues - from employment and debt, to housing and health - resulting in more people being in vulnerable situations. Added to this, the overall heightened uncertainty and anxiety caused by the pandemic is making everyone more vulnerable and more likely to fall victim to a scam. Empowering the public against scams is crucial during these uncertain times.
Help us spread the message that scams are crimes that can happen to anyone and that we can all take a stand to help stop them. There are actions we can all take to report them, share stories and raise awareness of scams to safeguard ourselves and others.
There is lots of helpful advice on how to protect yourself and your family on the Friends Against Scams website www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/
Are you a good listener?
Victim Support Essex are looking for reliable volunteers with great listening skills to join their local team, providing emotional and practical support to people affected by crime.
This is an opportunity to help people in your local community and learn new skills.
Full training is provided involving a home‐based online learning course followed by workshops on 12, 13 & 19 October.
Interested? Have four or more hours a week to spare? Then they would love to hear from you.
For more information call Victim Support Essex on 01277 357557 or email: essexvolunteering@victimsupport.org.uk
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We currently have a job vacancy for a Safer Basildon Partnership Support Officer.
As the Safer Basildon Partnership Support Officer you will play a key role in supporting the development and implementation of community safety projects, tasks and initiatives in the borough.
Based within the Safer Basildon Community Safety Hub, you will provide administrative support to the work of the Safer Basildon Partnership, assisting with the co-ordination and monitoring of activity, whilst promoting partnership working and delivery.
The closing date for applications 21 June.
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