Ouston Parish Council

Ouston Parish Council

SCAM Information

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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

COVID Information

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Latest Guidance 12th July 2021

Where and when you can you get a walk-in Covid-19 jab in County Durham?

  • Friday 30th July, Kelloe Working Men’s Club, 2pm – 6pm

First & second doses of Pfizer and AZ

AUGUST

Wednesday 4th August, Aldi Car Park, Horden, Peterlee, 2pm – 6pm

First & second doses of Pfizer and AZ

Tuesday 10th August, Ferryhill Market Place, DL17 8JW, on June 15, from 12pm – 6pm

First & second doses of Pfizer and AZ

Monday 16th August, Asda Car Park, Byron Place, South Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7HN, 12pm – 7pm

First & second doses of Pfizer and AZ (same second doses must be at least 8 weeks from first dose)

*More clinics will be added as the vaccination programme continues.

Thank You

Planning Applications – Ouston Parish

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Planning Applications – Ouston Parish

For access to planning portal please click on the link – Planning & Building Application

Reference DM/20/01654/OUT
Alternative Reference Not Available
Application Received Wed 24 Jun 2020
Application Validated Tue 10 Nov 2020
Address Land North Of 20 Callander Ouston DH2 1LE
Proposal Dwelling and landscaping
Status Pending Consideration
Appeal Status Unknown
Appeal Decision Not Available

Durham County Plan Outcome

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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

Ouston Parish Councillor Vacancy

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Ouston Parish Council currently has one Parish Councillor vacancy. If you would like further information please contact the Clerk on 07917 440 556 or by email on oustonparishcouncil@gmail.com

Being a Parish Councillor is an important part of the local democratic framework. If you read through the Parish Newsletter you will be able to see the Parish Council is progressive and busy, working to help all residents within the Parish. We look forward to hearing from you.

NOTICE OF

PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCY

OUSTON PARISH

TO APPLY – Eligible persons (see below*) are to write expressing an interest, together with any relevant information e.g. a CV, details of voluntary or community experience etc.

*Eligible persons must be at least 18 years old • be a British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of any member state of the European Union, and meet at least one of the following four qualifications: a. You are, and will continue to be, registered as a local government elector for the local authority area in which you wish to stand from the day of your nomination onwards. b. You have occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the local authority area during the whole of the previous 12 months. c. Your main or only place of work during the previous 12 months has been in the local authority area. d. You have lived in the local authority area during the whole of the previous 12 months.

*Persons disqualified from applying include anyone A. employed by the parish council. B. You hold a politically restricted post. C. You are the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order or interim order. D. You have been sentenced to a term of imprisonment of three months or more (including a suspended sentence), without the option of a fine, during the five years prior to joining the council.

OPC Monthly Meetings April 2021 – March 2022

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Ouston Parish Council meetings will take place at Ouston Community Centre following current Covid regulations.

Please see our risk assessmentCOVID meeting RA 8th May 2021

THURSDAY 22ND APRIL 2021 – NO MEETING DUE TO PURDAH

THURSDAY  27TH MAY 2021

THURSDAY 24TH JUNE 2021

THURSDAY 22ND JULY 2021

THURSDAY 26TH AUGUST 2021

THURSDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2021

THURSDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2021

THURSDAY 25TH NOVEMBER  2021

THURSDAY 16TH DECEMBER 2021

THURSDAY 27TH JANUARY 2022

THURSDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 2022

THURSDAY 24TH MARCH 2022

Next Parish Council Meeting

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The next Ouston Parish Council meeting will be held on Thursday 28th October at 7pm in Ouston Community Centre following Covid regulations. Attendees are limited, please contact the clerk to reserve your place in advance. Please see guidance for Public Speaking below.

Risk Assessment COVID meeting RA 8th May 2021

Lisa Blondrage
Clerk to the Parish Council Ouston

Email: oustonparishcouncil@gmail.com

Public speaking at Parish Council meetings

Ouston Parish Council encourages public participation at its meetings. To ensure that everyone gets an opportunity to talk, we have introduced guidance on how you can best have your say, and make the most of your time when you speak.

To ensure everyone gets a fair-share of the available time you will only be able to speak once for up to three minutes.

GENERALLY

  • You will be asked to give the Clerk your name and address. This is to establish that you are a parishioner. Non-Parishioners may only speak if invited to do so.
  • To make the best use of your time, please be brief and to the point. You may find it helpful to rehearse what you have to say to ensure that everything is included. You will not be allowed to over-run your time.
  • You may find that if there are significant numbers of objectors / supporters that it would be better to appoint one person to speak for you all.
  • Written submissions, photographs or display material will not be accepted at the meeting, but may be sent to the Clerk at least 5 days before the meeting, so they can be copied and given to the Councillors.
  • Please avoid derogatory or defamatory statements. If the Chairman feels that this is the case you may be asked to stop speaking. The Council does not tolerate inflammatory or abusive behaviour towards its councillors, staff or members of the Parish.
  • Owing to the short time you have to put your views across, it may not be appropriate to bring plans or elaborate visual aids to illustrate your points.

PROCEDURE AT THE MEETING

  • Most meetings of the Parish Council take place in Ouston Community Centre on Iris Crescent. Please check with the Clerk before the meeting in case there has been any change. If you want to speak, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the meeting and introduce yourself to the Clerk.
  • You will be asked to sit in the public area.
  • The Chairman will announce that Public Participation has commenced and if you wish to speak, invite you to do so.
  • If you are speaking on an issue for which there are other speakers who hold differing views. Objector(s) will be invited to speak first, followed by the supporter(s).
  • You will be invited to speak for up to three minutes. The time limit will be strictly enforced and the Chairman will notify you when you have 30 seconds left. Please have the respect and courtesy you would wish for yourself when others present their thoughts.
  • After you have finished speaking, you may be asked questions by the Councillors to clarify issues that have arisen.
  • After Public Participation section of the Agenda, the Parish Council will continue with items as listed in the Agenda. You are welcome to sit and listen to the debate and other workings of the Council, but will not be able to take part in further discussion.
  • If the item you have raised is not on the agenda, Members will not be able to debate or vote on the item. This is proper Council procedure.
  • The Chairman has responsibility for the smooth running of the meeting. His/her decision on procedural matters is final.
  • Please note that the Council will generally not comment on planning matters until a formal application to Durham County Council has been made.

To contact the Clerk call 07917 440 556 or email oustonparishcouncil@gmail.com.

Northumbria in Bloom

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The Parish Council has entered Northumbria in Bloom the last 2 years having taken a break for some year.  The Parish Council would like to encourage residents to participate in decisions about this competitions.  We would like to set up a Residents committee to help organize planting etc. Are you interested – if so please contact the clerk.  If you have experience of gardening please get in touch.  We would very much like to improve on our Bronze Award for 2017.

Our address:

Iris Crescent
Ouston
Chester Le Street
DH2 1RJ

T: 0191 410 2801
M: 07917 440 556
E: oustonparishcouncil@googlemail.com

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