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health checks for hounds The PDSA PetCheck vehicle is on its way |
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| Calling all dog owners!
Braintree District Council has teamed up with PDSA, the UK's leading veterinary
charity, to help dog owners in the district keep their dogs in the best
of health. Owners who take their dog along to the PetCheck vehicle can get a free pet health check and talk to an experienced PDSA veterinary nurse about their pet’s weight, eyes, teeth, ears, coat condition and general fitness. For safety reasons only dogs are welcome along, but the veterinary nurse can also advise on caring for other pets. “In today’s tough financial climate it can be hard to find the necessary funds to keep pets in good health and so we’re delighted that PDSA accepted our invitation to make another welcome visit to the district,” said Cllr Wendy Schmitt, Cabinet Member for Clean, Green and Safe. “At last year’s event over 620 pet owners came along to benefit from pet checks and expert advice that didn’t cost them a penny. We hope to see even more this year.” In September the PDSA PetCheck vehicle will be at the following locations (on busy days an appointment system will be in operation): - Thursday 16th September: Marks Farm Tesco, Coggeshall Road, Braintree CM7 3LA: 10am – 5pm - Friday 17th September: Solar supermarket, Weavers Court Factory Lane West, Halstead CO9 2JN: 10am – 5pm - Saturday 18th September: Morrison’s, Braintree Road, Witham CM8 2BY: 10am – 5pm - Sunday 19th September: Great Notley Discovery centre, Great Notley, CM7 8FS: 10am – 5pm Braintree District Council employs two dog wardens who work within the Environmental Services Department. Their role is to focus on issues such as stray dogs, dog fouling and general dog control and, in addition, raise public awareness about responsible dog ownership. PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charity, providing free veterinary treatment to the sick and injured pets of people in need. For more information of PDSA PetAid services or for more information about the annual PetCheck tour visit www.pdsa.org.uk. |
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LATEST
EDITION OF THE SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM NEWSLETTERS AVAILABLE NOW |
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| The latest quarterly newsletters
from Suffolk Constabulary’s 30 Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs) are available
now. Each edition of Community News features the latest information on each SNTs current local priorities as well as relevant crime reduction tips and key contact information. They are available directly from your local SNT or can be downloaded at www.safersuffolk.org.uk SNTs work directly with local residents and businesses to establish local policing priorities, making the area a safer and more pleasant place to live. Each SNT is made up of police officers, police community support officers, special constables and volunteers who work closely with local partners such as district and borough councils to establish swift solutions to crime in your area – which could range from anti-social behaviour to noise and litter. Community engagement is key to establishing local policing priorities and each SNT holds regular public meetings where local issues and concerns of residents are discussed as future priorities. Officers are also on hand at regular street meets, police surgeries and mobile police station visits. For the latest meetings and engagements - as well as a chance to read more about your local officers and past priorities solved by the team - log on to www.safersuffolk.org.uk and enter your postcode or phone 01473 613 500. |
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Braintree
East – Pride in our Patch |
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| Braintree East has a newly formed community
group, run by local residents for local residents. This group involves
everyone who lives in Braintree East, or has an interest in the area,
and is supported by Braintree District Council, Greenfields Community
Housing, Essex Police, local schools, businesses, organisations, sporting
groups and so on. Some of the group’s aims are: Improve public perception of the area Give residents ownership - making them proud to live here, keeping their area clean and tidy etc Bringing the various estates in the area together Helping residents improve community spirit All activities and events provided by the group will be free to all, with future plans including: Friends of the Woods – undertaking conservation and preservation of the wooded areas, starting with Ley Wood in the King George play area Community Art - a project planned for the Cressing Road underpass, with thanks to funding from the Creative Communities scheme Fright Night – fun and frights for all at the end of October For up to date information, historical facts and photos, come and join our Facebook group: Braintree East – Pride in our Patch Email:Braintree.East@gmail.com or Phone on: 07906 362719 |
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