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SCAM Information

12 July 2021 By oustonclerk

Scam Information

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) is warning the public to be vigilant of scam calls that appear to be coming from numbers similar to their own. Commonly, the first seven digits (07nnnnn) match the victim’s own number.

The calls impersonate well-known government organisations, or law enforcement agencies, and will ask the recipient of the call to “press 1” in order to speak with an advisor, or police officer, about unpaid fines or police warrants.

In May 2021, Action Fraud received 2,110 scam call reports where the caller’s number matched the first seven digits of the victim’s own phone number. Of these, 1,426 (68%) referred to HMRC or National Insurance.

Victims have also reported receiving these types of calls, and messaging, via widely-used messaging apps, such as WhatsApp

What you need to do:

  • Government and law enforcement agencies will not notify you about unpaid fines or outstanding police warrants by calling or texting you. Do not respond to any calls or texts you receive about these.
  • Always take a moment to stop and think before parting with money or your personal information, it could prevent you from falling victim to fraud. Remember, it’s okay to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you.
  • If you receive a suspicious text message, you can report it by forwarding the message to 7726. It’s free of charge.
  • Suspicious telephone/mobile calls can be reported to Action Fraud via their website: http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report-phishing

For more information about how to protect yoursefl online, visit http://www.cyberaware.gov.uk or http://takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/about/take-five/

Every report matters:
If you have been a victim of fraud or Cyber Crime, report it to http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ or by calling 0300 1232040

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ANNUAL PARISH EVENTS

12 July 2021 By oustonclerk

Parish Competitions

Ouston Parish Best Garden Competition

During Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter our Parish Councillors walk round the village looking at resident’s gardens. The winner of Ouston Parish Best Garden 2022 was a Garden in Abingdon and the runner up was a Garden in Cromarty.

Residents will get the opportunity to be awarded Ouston Parish Best Garden 2023. This year’s winner will be awarded later this year and the competition will be running again next year.

No need to enter, Parish Councillors will be judging gardens as they walk round our village. the Parish Council will be awarding a £50.00 voucher to the winner. A £25.00 voucher goes to the runner up. Good luck!

 

                         

Winner – Abingdon                                         Runner Up – Cromarty

 

Ouston Parish Christmas Lights Competition

Don’t forget our Christmas Lights Competition will be running again this year

and the Parish Council will be awarding a £50.00 voucher to the winner. A £25.00 voucher goes to the runner up.

The winner of Ouston Parish Christmas Lights Competition 2022 was a property in Turnberry and the runner up was a property in Ross. Again, no need to enter, Parish Councillors will be judging Christmas lights as they walk round our village. Good luck!

 

       

Winner – Turnberry                                        Runner Up – Ross

 

Ouston Parish Council would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our residents a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Durham County Plan Outcome

10 September 2020 By oustonclerk

Thousands of jobs, almost 25,000 new homes and over 300 hectares of land for business and industry development are now a step closer after a government planning inspector published his final report following examination of the County Durham Plan.
Overall, the inspector agrees with the plan, subject to a number of modifications which have recently been the subject of consultation.
The plan with the modifications will go to our Cabinet and ultimately full council for adoption in the coming months.
Read more about this: http://ow.ly/BfWp50BxvSt

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New Clerk

3 February 2020 By oustonclerk

The new Parish Clerk Lisa Blondrage has been appointed on 1st May 2019

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Ouston Parish Council – New Website

17 January 2011 By webdev

Our Parish Website was originally launched on 17 January 2011, it has since been updated and all minutes and agenda are available for the public to see.  If you have any problems accessing the information please contact the clerk to the Parish Council.  We are continuously adding information but if you have any suggestion please contact the clerk.

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