Author: Mundford Parish Council

Police – Test & Trace Scams

There are lots of reports across social media of Test & Trace scams.

Please remember, genuine texts, calls or emails from the NHS service won’t ask you for any personal details upfront.

You’ll be given a unique ID number to log in to the NHS Test and Trace website. The ONLY official web address for the NHS Test and Trace service is: https://contact-tracing.phe.gov.uk/

Once you’ve logged in using your ID, you’ll be asked to enter some basic information about yourself including:

– Your name, date of birth and current address
– the names of the people you live with
– places you’ve recently visited
– names and contact details of people you were in touch with around 48 hours before you developed symptoms.

You won’t be asked to share this information upfront over a call or text, so if someone is asking you for it directly, they are a scammer.

Contact tracers will never:

❌ ask you to dial a premium rate number to speak to us (for example, those starting 09 or 087)
❌ ask you to make any form of payment or purchase a product of any kind
❌ ask for any details about your bank account
❌ ask for your social media identities or login details, or those of your contacts
❌ ask you for any passwords or PINs, or ask you to set up any passwords or PINs over the phone
❌ disclose any of your personal or medical information to your contacts
❌ provide medical advice on the treatment of any potential coronavirus symptoms
❌ ask you to download any software to your PC or ask you to hand over control of your PC, smartphone or tablet to anyone else
❌ ask you to access any website that does not belong to the government or NHS Stay scam aware, and report any suspicious approaches to Norfolk Trading Standards via 0808 223 1133.

John Marston

It is with great sadness that the Parish Council have learnt that John Marston has passed away. He was the longest serving member of the Parish Council. In addition John was the groundsman at both Mundford Football and Cricket Clubs.

John spent his working life at the Forestry Commission. He began playing for the football and cricket clubs in the 1960s.

John will be missed by Mundford Parish Council and his many friends in the village.

VE Day

Friday 8 May 2020 marks 75 years since Nazi Germany’s formal surrender at the end of the Second World War.

On VE (Victory in Europe) Day in 1945, millions took to the streets to celebrate peace after years of devastating war.

Sadly, plans for street parties across England with swing dancing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War have been delayed as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Instead, English Heritage are are encouraging everyone to mark the anniversary with their own VE Day celebration at home, and their VE Day 75 pack includes 1940s recipes, dance steps and even a Spotify playlist to help you plan.

To find out more, please visit their website below:

English Heritage – VE Day

Volunteer Drivers

Norfolk Police are urging volunteers using their vehicles to offer their services, to ensure they are covered by the correct vehicle insurance policy.

Volunteers who are using their vehicles to offer their services are being warned that they may not automatically be covered by their regular vehicle insurance policy. Although some insurers cover volunteer driving within their regular insurance policies, others may charge an extra premium or impose a higher excess for volunteers who are travelling in their own vehicle.

As part of the Road Traffic Act every person who uses, causes, or permits another person to use a motor vehicle on a road or other public place must have a policy of insurance in respect of third-party risks.

Officers are issuing the following advice to volunteers who are using their vehicles to carry out their services:

  • Contact your insurer to find out if you are covered by your regular motor insurance policy.
  • Always include your volunteer driving miles when declaring your annual mileage to your insurer If you use a voluntary organisation’s vehicle for volunteer driving.
  •  You should be covered by the voluntary organisation’s insurance, but you MUST always check with each organisation to be sure.

Kris Barnard head of the Joint Roads and Armed Policing Team said: “If you do not have the correct insurance policy for your specific use of a vehicle, you are committing an offence and could be subject to a fine. Officers have the power to stop road users and are likely to question their necessity for travelling, advising accordingly. We may also undertake basic checks to see if you hold a valid license to drive and also that you have the correct insurance cover in place.”

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Board (DASVB)

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Board (DASVB) Chair Dr Gavin Thompson, Director of  Policy and Commissioning, Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk and Deputy Chair T/D/Superintendent Andrew Coller, Safeguarding and Investigations Command, Norfolk Constabulary   

We would like to draw your attention to two new free live chat facilities which are now available to those seeking assistance and support from online resources.  

Domestic Abuse 

The Pandora Project, which offers advice, support and information to adults and children affected by domestic abuse, working across West and North Norfolk, have launched a new on line live chat service to support victims of domestic abuse.

The service is currently available Monday to Friday, 1-3pm with 3 operators working simultaneously to offer advice and support around domestic abuse issues. 

All Victims of Crime

Victim Support launched its new Live Chat service on the 24th April 20. This 24/7 online support service will be available to all victims of crime in England and Wales. This will meet the support needs for all victims of crime such as those impacted by Hate Crime, Scams & Fraud and Domestic Abuse. Visit www.victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat for more information.