FIRST: From the Borough:
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https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=00156q1dmPGwmwpQtGeNmJx_M4y94yKB2zVpimzNCOmP_cC3-uS_08qc5vJD4kTejpm2F_Nqb_JIzLl6IUqMCEEFjTmwVabk5mhfp6JQnjwGWE%3DDuring the new national lockdown, people are being urged to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives.
For full details on what you can and cannot do, please visit the Government’s website:-
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home#summary-what-you-can-and-cannot-do-during-the-national-lockdownBelow is a list of the council services that will remain open/in operation for the duration of the lockdown, unless the Government advises otherwise.
Waste and recyclingStafferton Way Household Waste and Recycling Centre in Maidenhead remains open between 8am and 4.15pm, with social distancing rules in place. For more details:-
https://www.rbwm.gov.uk/home/environment-and-waste/recycling-and-rubbish/recycling-point/stafferton-way-household-waste-and-recycling-centre-maidenheadHousehold waste and recycling collections are also unaffected but please note that temporary revised collections to cover the festive period are in place until Monday 18 January:-
https://www.rbwm.gov.uk/home/environment-and-waste/recycling-and-rubbish/holiday-collection-datesLateral flow testing for secondary age childrenSecondary age children who are authorised to attend school during lockdown will receive a weekly lateral flow test to help detect asymptomatic cases.
This is part of the secondary school testing scheme announced by the Government in December, which all parents of secondary aged children should already be aware of, but which will now only be given to those children and staff who attend school during the lockdown.
Adult social careOur adult social care provider, Optalis, will continue to operate during lockdown in accordance with the latest Government guidance.
They are also arranging additional support for vulnerable residents and those who are shielding, as they did in the first national lockdown in March last year.
Optalis is also working with local NHS partners to support safe discharges from hospital to free up capacity where possible.
https://www.optalis.org/Business supportThe Government has announced there will be a new grant for local businesses this lockdown, but we have been advised that guidance is unlikely to be provided to us until next week.
As soon as we have the information, we will publish it on our website and social media channels, so keep checking them for regular updates.
LibrariesYou can continue to click and collect at Maidenhead Library and Windsor Library. Simply request your books:-
https://rbwm.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/HOMEOur libraries’ online events are also not affected.
Self-isolating and need help?
We have a dedicated page on our website with information about the help and support that’s available and contact details for those who are self-isolating.
https://www.rbwm.gov.uk/home/adult-social-care/community-response/self-isolating-and-where-get-helpYou can also check out our community response page for more details on the support and advice that’s available to you.
https://www.rbwm.gov.uk/home/adult-social-care/covid19-community-responseLatest COVID-19 statistics for the Royal BoroughThe Berkshire Public Health website has all the latest data showing local cases.
Under the 'information centre' section (top right of the page) you can access weekly reports which break this data down into individual wards.
https://www.berkshirepublichealth.co.uk/covid-19-dashboard?view=cases&location=Windsor+and+MaidenheadCRIMEI have attached reference numbers to each crime report. If you live in the vicinity of any of the crimes mentioned and have CCTV or a video doorbell, can you please check the footage. If you have any that might be of interest to the police, can you please make contact with us, quoting reference number given.
I have added a new email address below. The first email address is directly to your local Neighbourhood Team. The second is to our investigation team. Please use it to send any intelligence / video doorbell / CCTV footage you may have, which is relevant to any of the crimes lists below - quoting the reference number.
Alternatively you can call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or email -
www.crimestoppers-uk.orgMAIDENHEAD CENTRAL:
maidenheadcentralgeographical@thamesvalley.pnn.police.ukSR.windsor&
maidenhead@thamesvalley.pnn.police.ukNO CRIME TO REPORT.
RIVERSIDE & BELMONT:
NO CRIME TO REPORT.
MAIDENHEAD WEST
maidenheadwestgeographical@thamesvalley.pnn.police.ukSR.windsor&
maidenhead@thamesvalley.pnn.police.ukBISHAM, COOKHAM, HURLEY, THE WALTHAMS, LITTLEWICK GREEN & KNOWL HILL:
NO CRIME TO REPORT.
PINKNEYS GREEN & FURZE PLATT:
NO CRIME TO REPORT.
MAIDENHEAD SOUTH
maidenheadsouthgeographical@thamesvalley.pnn.police.ukSR.windsor&
maidenhead@thamesvalley.pnn.police.ukBOYN HILL, COX GREEN & WOODLANDS PARK:
6/1 -7/1 Wednesday 6 p.m. / Thursday 5 a.m. Sandisplatt Road. Laptop and dashcam stolen from a car. Ref. No: 43210007378
6/1 Wednesday 10.45 p.m. Fane way. Catalytic converter stolen from under a Toyota Yaris. Ref. No: 43210007227
4/1 -7/1 Monday 9.15 a.m. / Thursday 10.30 a.m. Phoenix Court, Norreys Drive. Catalytic converter stolen from under a Honda Jazz. Ref. No: 43210007802
OLDFIELD, BRAY & HOLYPORT:
NO CRIME TO REPORT.
MEMBERS’ COMMENTS:-
FIRST: - A bank scam:
Hi Jeff, I just received a presumed scam message to my mobile phone.
It supposedly comes from my bank.
Apparently someone has tried to access my account from an unrecognised device. I could authorise the transaction if it was me by clicking on the LINK !
The mobile number was all wrong; Firstly, the message came from a mobile and secondly – it was international?
I assumed it was a scam and deleted it?
Kind regards, Paul
Exactly Paul and you are not alone:-
Hi Jeff
We have received a couple odd scam SMS Texts - one we nearly fell for and the second one , we are better informed and experienced.
The text appears to come from a bank or Credit Card Company and we happen to have an account with each of these.
The key is that the text is from a mobile phone and is a scam. I simply blocked the number. We had not added any new payment contacts, so were immediately defensive, and if we had logged onto the link, they would have requested sensitive data that would have allowed access to our account.
The second was supposedly from our building society- which I didn't spot immediately. More devious, as it didn’t rely on previous personal involvement with the reported action!!!
I did actually follow the link (it was very good copy of the building society website) and started to enter my data, but got suspicious when the site did not respond. I then rang the number on then link - no response !
I exited the site immediately and cleared the cache.
I rang building society, using the Tel No on the back of my card. I Reported the incident, changed my password, The building society assured me that it was a scam and that no transactions had taken place. Their 2nd Stage verification system was not breached.
Hope this helps others. My wife and I are very cautious and experienced , so it was a wakeup call..
Regards
Herb
Thanks Herb, don’t feel badly – these people are really good at what they do !
ALWAYS – BREATHE – THINK – AND WAIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE RESPONDING.
