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As works to the junction of Coach Road and Main Street are now almost complete, Greasbrough Ward Councillors would like to know your views as local residents with regard to how this junction now works.
Feedback from people that use the junction by foot, or by vehicle is being sought, so please contact your councillors using the contact details found at the bottom of this newsletter.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Dog fouling stencils are now in place within Greasbrough, including Brimmagem Fold and the pathway between Mill Street and New Street.
These signs advise you to pick up or pay up as failure to clean up after your dog can result in the issue of a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100, or if the case goes to court a fine of up to £1,000.
You can use any litter bin to dispose of your dog bags and if one is not available please take it home and dispose of it in your general waste bin.
In Rotherham alone we clear up approximately two tons of dog fouling each year from our streets and recreational areas. This is due to irresponsible dog owners failing to pick up after their dog.
It is the responsibility of the person in charge of the dog to clear up any dog foul left by their dog. The legislation makes it clear that being unaware that the dog has fouled, or not having a suitable means of removing the faeces is not a reasonable excuse for failing to remove the foul.
A single dog mess can contain approximately 1 million microscopic Toxocara eggs. This can cause a potentially serious infection in humans leading to blindness.
- To read more about dog ownership and the law, or to report a dog fouling issue in your area, please follow this link
 Local children tackle dog fouling
Children from Sarah & Carly Childminding have also been out and about on poop patrol, installing their own signs which they have designed.
They have provided poo bags in containers attached to bins and trees for dog owners to use.
Fantastic work!
The Community Payback Team have removed the weeds and cut back the plants in the Memorial Garden outside the entrance to Greasbrough Library recently.
 They also cleared the weeds from the beds down the side of the Library, this now enables people to get a better view of the mural.
A big thanks to the team, they have done a great job.
Greasbrough Ward Councillors are interested to hear from anyone that knows the history of the metal sculpture outside the Library.
If any local resident knows the story of why this design was selected and why this location was chosen, please get in touch using the contact details found at the bottom of this newsletter.
Or, pop in and see your Ward Councillors at their Surgery in Greasbrough Library on Saturday morning 10am to 11am.
Goal posts belonging to Greasbrough Youth FC have been vandalised again.
Unfortunately they are being damaged on a frequent basis, which causes issues and associated costs for the club.
The equipment is stored in a fenced off area so vandals are climbing over the fence to cause the damage.
- If anyone witnesses anyone causing damage, please report to South Yorkshire Police on 101, or via the online portal
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Share your thoughts by completing the annual Crime and Community survey. The survey is in its third year running, and you are invited to share your views on crime, community, and your experience of Neighbourhood Watch.
The survey is open to everyone across England and Wales, regardless of whether you are a Neighbourhood Watch member or not.
All responses will be anonymised and aggregated, and everyone who completes the 5 to 10 minute survey can choose to opt-in to a prize draw to win one of four £25 Amazon vouchers.
Please complete the survey and share it via email and social media with all the various communities you belong to, whether they be a Neighbourhood Watch community or others such as a sport, religious or work community.
The survey closes on 26th October 2022.
Free energy support is available from Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice are supporting people with their rising energy prices. A free energy advice service is available to people in Rotherham.
This includes guidance around what support is available, as well as some of the things you can do to try and reduce your energy costs.
The advice is tailored depending on your circumstances. Appointments are available and a typical advice appointment includes:
- A benefit calculation as part of income maximisation
- Energy efficiency
- Switching advice if applicable
- Information and support on the Priority Services Register
- Information about the Warm Home Discount 2022/2023
- Any other possible schemes/grants available that can support you
- Advice on energy complaints
- Smart Meter information and advice
- Carbon Monoxide awareness - they can also order people a free Carbon Monoxide alarm along with this
- Energy debt support
Citizens Advice will assess your situation and support in every way they can.
Get in touch
To access this available support, please email: Energy@citizensadvicerotherham.org.uk
You can find out more on the Citizens Advice website at: Get free energy advice and support - Citizens Advice
Rotherham Federation of Communities (Rotherfed) are looking for volunteers to make calls to lonely or isolated residents in Rotherham.
The telephone befriending project is a lifeline for some residents and more volunteers are needed to help meet the demand.
Can you spare 1 hour a week? Volunteers make weekly telephone calls to matched recipients, often forming friendships along the way.
So if you enjoy a chat and think you can help please contact Rotherfed about this role and other volunteering roles available.
 Over the Summer, children aged 4 to 11 spent time visiting Greasbrough Library to get involved with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
A celebration event for those who completed the Summer Reading Challenge will take place at Magna Science Adventure Centre on Sunday 2nd October 2022 between 10am and 4pm.
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