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 Dangers of carbon monoxide
With colder weather on the way and gas fires and boilers about to be switched back on, we are urging residents to ensure that carbon monoxide detectors have been installed and are in working order, and that boilers and gas systems are serviced.
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 October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
Domestic Abuse Awareness Month is a campaign that aims to raise awareness, support survivors and encourage change.
This year's campaign message is Spot the Signs, Start the Conversation.
Throughout the month, officers from our Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership (DVAP) service will host information stands to raise awareness about domestic violence, and support available.
We'll also be sharing content on our social media channels to help people recognise the signs of domestic abuse, understand how to respond, and access available support.
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 Council Tax Support Scheme
We're reviewing our Council Tax Support Scheme and asking for views on the proposed changes.
Council Tax Support is there to help people on low incomes pay their council tax.
We're thinking about changing the scheme for working-age customers only, and we want to know their thoughts before a decision is made. These proposals don't affect pension-age customers.
Please consider sharing the survey with our residents.
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 Upcoming webinar on National Scheme of Delegation for planning applications
Join the planning team on Thursday, 22 October for a briefing on the new legal requirements for determining planning applications, covering how the new arrangements will work in the East Riding, transitional arrangements, and what the changes will mean for town and parish councils.
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 Spanish learning opportunities
The council’s Adult Learning and Employability service is expanding its Spanish provision, with a new advanced Spanish class set to be available for residents.
The Spanish courses form part of the service’s Learning for Leisure programme. These are paid-for courses for adults aged 19 and over who want to develop their skills, explore an interest or enjoy learning something new.
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 Suggest future webinar topics
We are committed to ensuring that the webinar programme continues to be relevant and informative to you.
To date, the programme has included webinars on:
The team would like to hear hear from you about topics you would like to see included in future sessions.
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East Riding Parish Open Door is here to support you
Parish Open Door is here to support town and parish councils. The team works to build strong, collaborative relationships and offers guidance across a wide range of issues. They also deliver informative webinars on key topics and host meet-and-greet events, giving you the opportunity to learn more about how each council department operates. If you’re unsure how to report an issue, or if something hasn’t yet been resolved, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Do you know a town and parish councillor who isn't receiving this email? Please let us know so we can add them to our email list.
For more information on any of the items included within this email, please contact internalcomms@eastriding.gov.uk
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