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An essential resource for anyone going to the games or trying to avoid the congestion and road changes that will take place

http://www.getaheadofthegames.com/

TRADING standards officers in North East Lincolnshire have issued a warning to local residents about a fashion bracelet which contains poisonous seeds.

The black and red bracelets, which were available in 36 outlets across the UK, have been identified as being made using seeds from the jequirity bean, the deadly seed of the plant abrus precatorious.

Although it is not believed that the bracelet was on sale in North East Lincolnshire, the safety warnings are being reiterated in case people had purchased one over the internet or been handed one as a gift.

The toxin contained in the seeds, known as abrin, is a controlled substance under the Terrorism Act. If swallowed, it can kill in doses of just three micrograms.

The bracelet was originally supplied by a company in Suffolk. Warnings about its dangers were originally issued at the end of the year, with retailers removing them from sale and recalling those already sold on.

Anyone who believes they may possess a jequirity bracelet is urged to bag it and the wash their hands, avoiding touching their eyes, and to contact North East Lincolnshire Council's trading standards team on 08454 040506.

Anyone who has ingested of any quantity of chewed, crushed or drilled (such as in a necklace) seeds should seek medical assistance urgently.

DIAL-A-RIDE, the bus service for people who find it difficult to use conventional public transport, is looking for drivers.

Training will be provided for volunteers who just need a full driving licence and some free time.

New drivers are needed because previous volunteers have been recruited to paid employment by a local commercial bus company.

To apply, contact the coordinator Midge Curry on (01472) 269666.

Waltham Parish Council are holding its last Queens Jubilee Meeting on Monday 14th May 2012 at 5.15pm before the big event.

Everyone is welcome to attend and view the progress so far for events being held.

NEW and important changes to North East Lincolnshire Council’s waste and recycling service have been introduced aimed at reducing the amount of waste that is produced and disposed of in the area.

All households will now be expected to recycle; waste collection crews will no longer collect side waste; all rubbish must fit inside the green wheeled bin or recycling into boxes; and from June 2012, cardboard will no longer be accepted in garden waste bins, instead it must be placed in green wheeled bins.

The changes form part of a wider strategic change for the future of the service. The council has applied for funding to collect cardboard and plastics separately and to provide weekly recycling collections.

A recycling and waste guide book is being distributed to all households to explain the changes and reasons behind the council’s decision to alter the service.

Tony Neul, head of neighbourhood services, said: “We have been reviewing the way the service operates for some time now in a bid to see more of our waste recycled and less sent to landfill.

“Landfill tax goes up by £8 a tonne every year and for 2011 alone, our taxation costs were around £400,000. If everyone does their bit we can change this.”

It currently costs the council over £10 million every year to collect and dispose of the household waste. What’s more thousands of tonnes of valuable resources are being wasted. By recycling more, waste will be reduced, money will be saved and there will be less impact on the environment

Mr Neul added: “Our challenging but achievable goal, if everyone pulls together, is to recycle 50 per cent of the area’s waste by 2020. It currently stands at 35 per cent.

“The government has set stringent targets and high taxes to encourage local authorities to reduce their borough’s rubbish and send less to landfill.

“If you are already using the boxes and bins to recycle, we would like to say a big thank you, but as the whole area needs to, and can, do better. These changes will enable us to meet this target and make North East Lincolnshire a greener place for everyone.”

Around 95 per cent of North East Lincolnshire’s households could use the orange, green and blue box door-step collection system, but less than 40 per cent do.

Anyone who is experiencing problems with recycling their waste or do not have the correct bins or boxes, is asked to contact the council on Tel: 01472 313131 who will be pleased to help.

The Community Right to Build gives communities new powers to build local housing, shops and community facilities.

It allows communities to create the buildings they want to see without going through the normal planning application process.

It came into effect in April 2012.

http://communityrights.communities.gov.uk/what-are-community-rights/community-right-to-build/

or the short link

http://t.co/Q2funyzz

From Monday 23rd April the application forms for you to enter into the Waltham In Bloom competition will be available from the Parish Office and Library.

This year there are four catagories - Best Kept Garden, Best Kept Allotment, Best Kept Business Premises and new this year is Best Kept Residential Home/Sheltered Housing.

Entry forms need to be in to the Parish Office by 30th June and the judging will take place during the first two weeks of July.

North East Lincolnshire Council have announced they are to slurry seal the following footpaths starting from 17th April 2012 (weather permitting)

Parts of the following paths are to be slurry sealed:

Mill View,  Atkinson Lane, Mill Close, Ings Lane, Church View, High Street and Grimsby Road.

Please take care and avoid using these paths when the works are being completed.

Many Thanks.

North East Lincolnshire Council have announced that works to resurface the car park at Kirkgate is to commence from Monday 24th April.   There will be no parking allowed in this area from 8am on 24th April until 6pm on Thursday 26th April 2012. 

We realise this will put added pressure on the already limited parking in the village but please bear with us during this time.

DONT FORGET, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE RECYCLING POINT IN THIS AREA BY VEHICLE DURING THIS TIME.  As an alternative your nearest recycling points are at the Pavilion Car Park, St Clements Way, New Waltham, Morrisons, Laceby or you can use the recycling point at the Grimsby Community Recycling Centre Estuary Way, Pyewipe Industrial Estate, Grimsby, DN31 2UD.

For 5 to 9 year olds:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ7N0nCymWo&feature=youtu.be

For all children:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Yourchildshealthandsafety/WorriedAbout/DG_10015786

A public ballot has opened today for UK residents to apply to be at the heart of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Tuesday 5 June.

Ten thousand members of the public will get the opportunity to enjoy the day’s events from free seats facing Buckingham Palace.

The day will be the culmination of the Diamond Jubilee weekend and will include a lunch at Westminster Hall, a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace and a balcony appearance and flypast.

Details of how to apply and other information about the ballot is available online.

The ballot will close at 23:59 BST on Friday 20 April 2012.

More information

A WEEKEND of sensational and patriotic events has been lined up for North East Lincolnshire in June to celebrate Armed Forces Day.

Everyone is invited to come along for a spectacular line up of attractions on Saturday, June 23, and Sunday June 24, to celebrate the courageous work done by our country’s Armed Forces.

Events on the Saturday will include a full air display and salute flypast from 2.30pm at the Pier Gardens, Cleethorpes, featuring The Blades Aerobatic Team, a Spitfire from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and a Vulcan.

This will be preceded by a parade, which will set off from St Peter’s Primary School at 2pm, making its way via the Market Place and Alexandra Road to the Strike Wing Memorial next to Ross Castle, and there will be several static displays and attractions in the Pier Gardens.

Those who are serving or have served in HM Armed Forces are welcome to wear their medals and veteran’s badge and join the parade.

Events continue into Sunday, with stalls during the day and an afternoon display on Cleethorpes seafront by a typhoon from 6 Squadron.

The rousing finale of the weekend will come on the Sunday evening, with a full Military Tattoo and Firework Spectacular at Meridian Park, from 8pm to 10pm. This colourful event will feature the Royal Air Force Cranwell College Band, RAF Waddington Pipes and Drums, RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team, The Royal Signals the White Helmets, the Band of The Brigade of Gurkhas, the Military Wives Choir and Humberside Police Band.

Tickets for the Tattoo are priced at £15, with limited VIP tickets available at £20. To book, visit the Tourist Information Centres in Cleethorpes or Grimsby or call (01472) 323111.

Rate and comment on NHS services

You can share your experiences of almost any NHS service. Just search for the service below and give your feedback

http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/Pages/HospitalCommentInput.aspx?servicetype=hospital&searchtype=hospitalcommentsearch

or the short link

http://t.co/RN5lz4c3

The State Pension profiler uses information you provide to quickly estimate how much basic State Pension you may get. This is based on your National Insurance contributions to date. It will also tell you the earliest you may get it.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Pensionsandretirementplanning/StatePension/DG_184319

The e-marketplaces campaign is for people who are trading online through an online marketplace, sometimes referred to as an online auction or online market to sell goods and services as a trade or as a business but aren't paying the right amount of tax.

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/campaigns/emarket.htm

Dentistry is one of very few NHS services you have to pay for. This section explains what you will have to pay for and when you may not have to pay.

http://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/aboutnhsservices/dentists/pages/nhs-dental-charges.aspx

Immingham Police Station has changed its telephone number.  The new number for this station is

01472 725908.

for non emergency enquiries please telephone 101.

for emergency response call 999.

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The "Last Page Updated" list will regenerate as soon as new pages and documents are uploaded to the site.

PARENTS and carers in North East Lincolnshire are being informed of changes to the tax credit system, which take effect from April 6 this year.

If you have one child and your annual income is more than around £26,000, or if you have two children and your income is more than around £32,200, you may no longer be able to claim tax credits.

Couples who both work will only be able to claim tax credits if they work a combined total of more than 24 hours a week, with one of the couple working at least 16 hours a week. If only one of a couple works, they must work at least 24 hours a week.

Further information on the changes to the tax credit system is available from the Direct Gov website at www.direct.gov.uk or you can find out more from the Tax Credit Helpline on 0845 3003900.

If you claim tax credits and your income increases or decreases, you must inform North East Lincolnshire Council. Call (01472) 323710 for further information.

Waltham Library will be holding a Family History Workshop at Waltham Library on Friday 11th May 2012. 

This event is free to all who attend and is a good way of how to learn more about researching your past.

There are two sessions available   Morning Session from 10am to 1pm then an afternoon session from 2pm to 5pm.

Please book to avoid disappointment as places are limited

Tel: 01472 323656 for further details