What to do in the event of a Powercut

Communication received from UK Power Networks You may have seen the forecast of unsettled weather over the next few days with heavy rain and lightning affecting parts of the East and South East of England. We are currently monitoring the weather closely and we are in regular contact with the Met Office as the forecast develops. Our electricity network is built to be resilient but extreme weather can affect overhead and underground power lines, resulting in some customers losing their electricity supply. Where this happens we work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. We have organised for additional staff in our contact centre to help customers whose electricity supply might be affected by the predicted weather, and we have called-up additional engineers to carry out repairs to our electricity network. You will be able to find regular updates on our website www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk and social media @UKPowerNetworks throughout this period. Anyone experiencing a power cut should: Call 105 to report power...
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Planning

The council has received a planning application, reference P18/S2402/HH, for development work at the following location: Toyes Port Hill near Nettlebed The application is for: Erection of two storey front extension, replacement rear conservatory, and remodelling of the existing house. You can see details of the application on our website by clicking this link ...
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Thames Valley Police Open Day – Saturday, 18th August

This year’s Thames Valley Police Open Day will be celebrating 50 years since the formation of the force. When: Saturday, 18th August 2018 Time: 10am – 4pm (last entry 3.30pm), stalls will be promoting the very best of what TVP has to offer and showcasing the work that the force has carried out for the past 50 years. Address: TVP’s Training Centre in Sulhamstead, Berkshire, RG7 4DX). Some of the highlights include: Arena displays, including the public order team combined with the mounted section Children’s fancy dress competition – come dressed in a police themed costume to be in with the chance of winning a fabulous prize Pat and chat with the mounted section – A chance to meet officers and their horses See the force helicopter and meet the pilots Learn about different departments Visit the police museum This year there will be two entrances for visitors at South...
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Planning

The council has received a planning application, reference P18/S2200/HH, for development work at the following location: Orchard House The Green Nettlebed The application is for: Demolition of existing ground floor conservatory and utility room and replacement by new combined kitchen/dining room. Addition of replacement utility room to rear of existing ground floor study. Creation of additional bedroom in loft space above new combined kitchen/dining room. Creation of new access corridor above existing porch. You can see details of the application on our website by clicking this link ...
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Notice of Road Closure – 30th July – 31st July (with map)

Traffic Regulation Notice Click to view Traffic Regulation Notice Click to view Map TEMPORARILY PROHIBITS THE USE OF THE HIGHWAY BY ALL MOTOR VEHICLES Location:  Nettlebed, Digberry Farm and Priest Hill Reason:    To facilitate openreach works Duration:  Starting on 30 July 2018 (8:30 - 15:30) The anticipated completion date is 31 July 2018 Access:      Limited access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for frontages within the closed section of road, subject to the progress of the works Suggested Alternative Route: B481 - Port Hill - A4130 - Huntercombe - End and Vice Versa...
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