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It's tempting in this warm weather to cool down in rivers/pools. Enjoy this gorgeous weather but #enjoywatersafely: when around water always go with friends or family  if you fall in or become tired in water - stay calm, float on your back and call for help don't enter the water to rescue - throw something that floats to a person in trouble and call 999 For more water safety advice...

It's the start of #SafeguardingWeek2022 Safeguarding experts across the region are running FREE online sessions, seminars and events on safeguarding issues affecting adults and children such as domestic abuse, suicide prevention and keeping children safe online. Check out the sessions available at  https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/safeguarding-week-2022-275609 Safeguarding week gets underway on Monday (20 June) and an array of safeguarding experts from North Yorkshire,...

The risk to public health from bird flu is very low. But if you see any dead wild birds, please do not touch them and report them to Defra by calling 03459 33 55 77. ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY Soneotdrpsm0PM37:423ai2 ic3nt 42ct5f 5ue1u6i1 5J0 · Please continue to let us know about dead wild waterfowl (swans, geese or ducks) or other dead wild birds, such as gulls or birds of prey to help us identify bird flu. Please do not touch dead...

An opportunity has arisen for residents to apply to join Colburn Town Council and become involved in the important work which it carries out.  Members vote on how local money raised through the precept is spent; liaise with the police to maintain law and order; discuss and find new ways to improve the environment; maintain the quality of play areas which include fitness equipment for all ages.  Most importantly at the present time all planning and development applications are...

We're inviting families to become part of a pioneering care service that provides home-based support to adults and young people across the county. Shared Lives is where an adult or young person in need spends time in a family home and shares family life. People receive safe, personalised support, in a place that feels like home – and is home. The scheme is completely flexible. In many cases, people just spend a day, or a few days with their host family on a long-term or...