Month: March 2016

PR 6376 – Mobile Libraries

DCCHave your say on the future of mobile libraries

A consultation with communities and library users is being planned to help shape the service for the future.

The number of residents using the public mobile library service has declined over the last few years. However the home library service mobile library, which goes to residential homes, has remained stable.

And residents can already access library services in a variety of ways including online, through the home library service, the public mobile service and of course within the buildings themselves

Cllr Colin Jamieson, Dorset County Council’s Cabinet member for economy and growth, said:

“Although the need to look at the service has come from current budget limitations, it is good business practice to reassess our offering, help us deliver a targeted library service to residents.

“We want to understand the impact of any changes on our customers and by working with communities and the voluntary sector, we will try to reduce the effects that any alterations may bring.”

The council will be consulting

  • On maintaining the mobile library service, which goes to residential homes, provided by the council’s Home Library Service mobile library
  • To understand the impact of removing the public mobile library services in more detail and to look at overcoming access issues by:
    • Extending the Home Library Service in partnership with the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS)
    • Consider the opportunities available within communities to create access to library services and contact with other people through car-sharing, good neighbour schemes etc.

Details of how to take part will be circulated throughout the library service and via parish councils. The consultation will take place during April and May.

A previous consultation had already looked at the numbers of people using the mobile library services and services are being withdrawn from areas with low levels of use. This has allowed a reduction in the number of vehicles from four to three and avoided spending on a replacement vehicle which would otherwise be needed. New mobile library timetables will start from 9 May.

The committee report can be found at http://www1.dorsetforyou.com/Council/COMMIS2013.nsf/MIN?OpenView&Count=1000&id=E701A6E15F7F1A9FD9CAA464DADCB156

Issued By:
Fiona King, Public Relations Officer
Tel: 01305 224725
Email: f.e.king@dorsetcc.gov.uk

Community Litter Pick – 19th March 2016

Stourpaine Parish Council are looking for a team of volunteers to clear litter in the village on Saturday 19th March 2016 from 10.00am to 12.00pm. Meet in the car park of the White Horse Public House at 10.00am. Some equipment will be provided but please wear appropriate clothing and strong shoes or boots, bring along work/gardening gloves if you have them.

We look forward to seeing you.

Community Litter Pick Poster 2016

Stourpaine Parish Council – Vacancy for a Parish Clerk

Stourpaine Parish Council 

Vacancy for Parish Clerk/Responsible Finance Officer

Pay: According to experience under the 2014 to 2016 National Salary Awards for Local Council Clerks Scale LC1

The Parish Council is seeking to appoint a Parish Clerk/Responsible Finance Officer to work for 32 hours per month.

The Parish Clerk is responsible for the agenda and minutes of council meetings, the council’s finances, liaison with other bodies and members of the public and dealing with correspondence and emails.

The Parish Council meets monthly not less than 10 times a year in the evenings. A laptop and printer will be provided and there will be the opportunity to receive training as required.

For further information and/or an application pack please contact Paul Clark, Parish Clerk, on 01258 860460 or e-mail stourpaine@dorset-aptc.gov.uk

.The closing date for applications is the 18th March 2016

Dorset Police Alert – Online Extortion Demand Affecting UK Businesses

Within the past 24 hours a number of businesses throughout the UK have received extortion demands from a group calling themselves ‘RepKiller Team’.

Method of Attack:

  • The group have sent emails demanding payment of between £300 – £500 in Bitcoins by a certain date and time.
  • If their demand is not met, they have threatened to launch a cyber attack against the business and its reputation by automating hundreds of negative reviews online.
  • The demand states that once their actions have started, they cannot be undone.

If you have received such a demand, or receive one in the future, you are advised to:

  • Make a report to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via the online reporting tool on www.actionfraud.police.uk
  • Do not pay the demand
  • Retain the original emails (with headers)
  • Maintain a timeline of the attack, recording all times, type and content of the contact

All affected businesses, whether the attack is attempted or successful, should report in the first instance to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via www.actionfraud.police.uk

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