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With the BBC scrapping free TV Licences, there may be an opportunity for scammers.

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From Temporary Assistant Chief Constable – Julie Wvendth

Two weeks ago, we were preparing for the most significant easing of lockdown yet, with pubs, bars and restaurants getting ready to welcome customers again.

Venues across Norfolk, closed since the end of March to prevent the spread of coronavirus, have adapted well to the new measures they must follow to make sure premises are Covid secure.

By the same measure, pub goers have equally played their part with the overwhelming majority enjoying these greater freedoms sensibly and safely.

However, a night out isn’t what it used to be. Venues are operating differently, as you would expect, with reduced capacity and booking systems in place. Even if you just want to go somewhere for drinks, you should be booking a table.

Some places will allow walk-ins if they’re not full, however our experience over the last couple of weeks has shown many people head into the city for a night out, only to be left disappointed by being turned away from fully-booked venues.

A few people turned away from bars went on to buy alcohol from shops and hang around, drinking in the streets. It led to a number of incidents of anti-social behaviour which officers had to deal with.

A word of warning to anyone considering the same this weekend… nightlife areas in Norwich are covered by a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO). This means officers can confiscate any open bottle or can of alcohol. While I do hate wasting things, we could literally tip it down the drain. You wouldn’t want this, and let’s be clear we would rather not be dealing with it so if you’re going for a night out, please plan ahead and book to avoid disappointment. We will deal with street drinking and the anti-social behaviour that often accompanies it.

It would be remiss of me not to mention face coverings. I’m sure by now you’re all aware that new regulations will come into effect next Friday, making the wearing of face covering mandatory in all shops. This has naturally led to conversations about our role in enforcing this law and the implications for policing. Our national body (the National Police Chief’s Council) is working closely with the Home Office, retailers and trade bodies to understand the new regulations and what they mean for policing. We will of course update you as soon as we have more detail. However, I would like to take this opportunity to reassure you our policing approach will be consistent with all previously public health regulations, in that we will engage, explain and encourage, using enforcement as last resort.

Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Julie Wvendth

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The main gates of St Mary’s Church, Yelverton, have been restored following a successful application to the Community Benefit Fund, which is administered by the Parish Council.

Give them a look when you’re on your way past, and if you’re coming for a visit why not use the church’s own guide book when you’re having a look inside.

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Our Church Page Church’s Online Guide Book Our Parish Council Page

The Parish Council would like to welcome all to our next Parish Council Meeting which will be held via Zoom on Monday 20th July at 7.30pm.

Log in details for the meeting are:

Meeting ID: 760 8691 6893

Password: 214067

To pre-register, go to https://zoom.us/join and enter the meeting ID now, you’ll be given a joining url for when the meeting starts.

Agenda for the meeting can be seen below

Rogue Trader Alert: We are warning residents to be on their guard after receiving reports of doorstep cold callers trying to sell household cleaning products. This follows an incident this morning where a young male cold called at a property in Diss claiming he was from a ‘youth offending team’ and was selling items ‘donated by charities to gain marketing skills’. Our advice is NEVER deal with anyone who cold calls at your property offering to sell something. It is possible these sellers will continue to move onto other locations in Norfolk. Anyone sighting these sellers in Norfolk please contact Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on freephone 0808 223 1133 or to Norfolk Constabulary via 101. If you feel intimidated or sight these cold callers and are concerned for vulnerable neighbours call 999