πŸ›οΈ Beoley Annual Parish Meeting – Tuesday 13th May 2025

Beoley Parish Council invites all parishioners to attend the upcoming Annual Parish Meeting, which will be held as follows:

πŸ“… Date: Tuesday 13th May 2025
πŸ•– Time: 7.00 – 7.30 PM
πŸ“ Venue: Beoley Village Hall

What is the Annual Parish Meeting?

This is a public meeting where registered electors of the parish of Beoley and Portway are welcome to, attend and speak on matters concerning the Parish.

It’s a valuable opportunity to hear what’s happening locally and to share your views directly.

Are you representing a local organisation?

If you would like to make a short report or representation at the meeting on behalf of your group or society, please contact the Parish Clerk in advance.

πŸ“© Clerk Contact:
Name: Becky Bowser
Email:

We look forward to seeing you there β€” let your voice be heard!

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Wellbeing in Partnership E-Bulletin – Bromsgrove and Redditch – April 2025

Welcome to the April edition! Inside you’ll find updates on the NEW Household Support Fund Phase 7, community services, upcoming events, training, funding, and more for partners across Redditch and Bromsgrove.

πŸ’· Household Support Fund (HSF) Phase 7

πŸ—“οΈ Announced: 19 March 2025 | πŸ“‰ Funding reduction: ~Β£1 million for Worcestershire
This phase runs for 12 months, with a revised focus:

  • βœ… Primary objective: Crisis support

  • βœ… Secondary objective: Preventative support

πŸ”Œ Act on Energy – Worcestershire HSF7 Scheme – OPEN NOW

Support with:

  • Energy/water costs & debt

  • Boiler/heating repairs or replacements (subject to funding)

πŸ“ž Call: 0800 988 2881
πŸ’» Apply online: Act on Energy Website

🧾 Citizens Advice – Bromsgrove & Redditch HSF7 Scheme – Coming Soon

Delivered in partnership with the Councils’ Financial Inclusion Team.

πŸ”œ Launch: TBC – Updates to follow
πŸ‘₯ Partners: Please continue referring those in need – other help may still be available.
🌐 CABR Website

πŸ’³ WAN (Worcestershire Advice Network) – Β£75 Cash Voucher Scheme – OPEN

Who can apply?

  • Pensioners not on Pension Credit

  • Disabled individuals or those with long-term health conditions

  • Carers (any age)

  • People with energy-intensive medical devices

πŸ“ Delivered by Age UK Wyvern, Age UK BRWF & CABR
πŸ“ž Contact info available via: Worcestershire Advice Network

🏘️ Cost of Living – Local Help

πŸ“‡ Free Business Cards – Contact Numbers

Pick up a free supply of handy-sized contact cards for residents:
πŸ“ Redditch: Kingfisher Centre, 5 George Walk (behind Primark)
πŸ“ Bromsgrove: Parkside Customer Services

πŸ”‹ Act on Energy – Free Energy Advice Service

βœ… Cut bills | βœ… Avoid scams | βœ… Get home energy help | βœ… Access grants
πŸ“ž Call: 0800 988 2881
πŸ“§ Email:
🌐 Act on Energy

🌍 Cost of Living Webpages

Updated regularly – let us know what’s missing!

🌐 Redditch Website
🌐 Bromsgrove Website

πŸ“£ Service & Support Updates

πŸ‘‹ New Chief Executive – John Leach

Started: 31st March 2025 at Bromsgrove District & Redditch Borough Councils
πŸ“Ž Message attached

🧸 Worcestershire Family Hubs – Pear Tree & Holly Trees

Replacing β€˜Starting Well’ with 0–19s support (up to 25 with SEND).
πŸ“ž Contact: Laura Palin – Family Hub Manager
πŸ“§
πŸŽ“ Webinars available until 20 May

πŸ•Ί NEW Move More Class – Alvechurch

πŸ“… Starts: 7 May | πŸ• Wednesdays 1–2pm | 🏒 Baptist Church Hall
🎟️ Open to all – seated/standing exercises
πŸ’» Age UK BRWF – Events

πŸš’ Home Fire Safety Visits – FREE

Support for:

  • Elderly residents

  • Families

  • People with reduced mobility

πŸ“ž Self-referral: 0800 032 1155
πŸ“§ Info:
πŸ“Ž Flyers & Referral Forms attached

πŸ“… Key Campaigns & Events

🦈 Stop Loan Sharks Week – 19–25 May

πŸ—¨οΈ Theme: β€œWe’re here whenever you’re ready”
πŸ“Ž Toolkit here
πŸ‘€ Contact:

πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ National Walking Month – #WalkThisMay

πŸ“… Challenge: 12–25 May
πŸ“Ž Download Toolkit

🧠 Mental Health Awareness Event – Community First

πŸ“… 15 May | πŸ•€ 9.30am–1.30pm | πŸ“ University of Worcester Arena
πŸ’¬ Theme: Community
🎟️ Book Your Place

πŸ“š Memories & Me – FREE Session

πŸ“… 11 June | πŸ•₯ 10–11.30am | πŸ“ Bromsgrove Library
🧠 Tools for dementia-friendly support
πŸͺ Refreshments provided

πŸ–₯️ Online Safety Conference – West Mercia Police

πŸ“… 18 June | πŸ•€ 9.30am–3.30pm
🎟️ Register on Eventbrite

πŸŽ“ Training & Courses

πŸ†˜ Community Advice First Aider Training (CABR) – FREE

πŸ“ Bromsgrove Office
⏰ 3.5 hours | 🧾 Certificate awarded
πŸ“§ Book:
πŸ—“οΈ Dates: 7, 14, 16, 19, 23 May & 4, 20, 27 June
πŸ“Ž Flyer attached

πŸ›‘ Domestic Abuse Training – FREE (WCC)

πŸ“ Online via Zoom | 3 Modules
πŸ“§ Book:
πŸ“Ž Flyer with full details attached

🍽️ Level 2 Food Hygiene Training – FREE

πŸ‘₯ For VCS staff & volunteers
πŸ“§ Book:
πŸ… CPD accredited certificate on completion

πŸ’° Funding Opportunities

πŸ’ Grants for Disabled & Life-Limited Children

Up to Β£10,000 for eligible organisations.
πŸ’» GrantFinder Registration

🌟 Local Grant Schemes

  • Stay Connected Grant: Β£250–£2,500 – Combat loneliness

  • Youth Innovation Fund: Up to Β£3,000 – Prevent youth crime

  • Innovation Grant for Schools – Creative wellbeing projects

  • Physical Activity Wellbeing Grant – Up to Β£3,000

πŸ“§ Contact: Jess Wade –

πŸ“’ Reminders

πŸ“» RTS Electricity Meter Switch-Off – 30 June 2025

❗ May affect heating/hot water supply
πŸ“ž Residents should contact suppliers
βœ… More info via: Act on Energy – RTS

☎️ Landline to Digital – Ongoing

All phone lines to go digital by January 2027
🚨 Residents using care alarms or without mobiles must notify their provider
🌐 Digital Switchover – Bromsgrove
🌐 Digital Switchover – Redditch

πŸ—žοΈ Newsletters Attached

πŸ“₯ Including:

  • DWP Touchbase & Update

  • Young Solutions

  • Worcestershire Health Champions

  • Age UK, Carers Careline, Basement Project & more

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Monthly Fraud Bulletin from West Mercia Police – Economic Crime Unit

The Fraud Bulletin

MAY 2025
Your monthly update direct from West Mercia Police on the latest frauds

 

GIFT CARDS

As the name suggests, Gift Cards are a handy way to send a gift to a friend or relative. However, they are an equally handy way for Fraudster to extract money from an unsuspecting victim, and there is very little chance for a victim to get any reimbursement of the money lost.

Some retailers are now placing warning notices at Gift Card sales points, or restricted the value of Gift Cards made in a single purchase, but the reports of losses through Gift Card scams continue to come in.

What are the commonest types of Gift Card Frauds?

  1. Emails claiming to be from Government Agencies such as HMRC, DVLA, or a Utility company demanding overdue payments with immediate reimbursement of the sums due by Gift Cards – would such an organisation really accept payment by Gift Card?
  2. Urgent email or text from a person claiming to be a family member or friend by cloning their identity. They may spin out a hard luck excuse for a reason they cannot get out and buy the Gift Card themselves so ask you to purchase the card, then pass on the code off the back of the card. Always double check with that person by contacting them on a trusted number to make sure they had actually made that request.
  3. Romance Fraud victims are often asked to send money via Gift Cards after the Fraudster has spun out some hard luck story to gain the victims sympathy, and once again asks them to then pass on the code off the back of the card.
  4. Fake Prize Draws/ Competitions – you have won a major prize! You are then asked for a payment by Gift Card to cover the delivery costs of this fake prize, and once again your money is lost.

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Always remember.

  • The criminal does not need the actual card to redeem the money, just the code scratched off the back of the card.
  • Never make payments by Gift Card to someone you have never met.
  • Always check that the Card has not been tampered with when you purchase and always ask for a receipt for the value of that card. Unscrupulous retailers may also switch the card at point of payment and hand over a valueless card.
  • You can always report the fraud to the Gift Card company, but you are only likely to have any chance of reimbursement if the fraudsters have not used the card details and drawn down the funds using the code sent to them.

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Please feel free to share these messages with any vulnerable friends, relatives or neighbours

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If you’ve fallen for fraud

Report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via actionfraud.police.uk

Fake Text messages can be forwarded to 7726 to help phone providers take early action and block numbers that generate spam on their networks. You can also report fraudulent mobile calls by texting 7726 with the word β€œCall” followed by the fraudster’s phone number.

Forward Fake Emails received to

If you think your bank account or personal banking details have been used fraudulently, then use the short phone number – 159 – to contact the Fraud Prevention Department of most major UK banks.

Please feel free to share these messages with any vulnerable friends, relatives or neighbours

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If you’ve fallen for a scam, report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via actionfraud.police.uk.

Scam Text messages can be forwarded to 7726 to help phone providers take early action and block numbers that generate spam on their networks. Scam mobile calls can also be forwarded to 7726, followed by the word β€œCALL”, then the scam phone number

Forward Fake Emails received to

For further information visit:

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/Β Β Β  https://takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/

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