National Insurance relief for businesses when hiring Veterans

Businesses hiring military veterans can now save their firms thousands of pounds in employee National Insurance contributions, thanks to a scheme launched by the government's Office of Veterans' Affairs. From 6 April 2022, employers will not have to pay National Insurance contributions for veterans in their first year of civilian employment after leaving the armed forces. Businesses will also be able to claim this relief retrospectively for any qualifying employees who joined their company in the last 12 months. Further information can be found on the Government website here

New arrangements to support Service Family Accommodation - FDIS

New arrangements to support SFA under the FDIS

Government campaign ‘Enough’ to tackle Domestic Abuse

https://enough.campaign.gov.uk/

Service Family Hot Topics: UK immigration and wider support to Non-UK Army Personnel

'Please note that some of the links are to documents held on internal MOD systems only'

This newsletter contains advice and guidance to support Non-UK nationals (Commonwealth, Gurkhas and Nepali citizens serving in the wider Army) and their entitled family members and Non-UK entitled family members of a serving British Citizen.​

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Preston & Weeton - Let's Feel Good Fylde - Sports Club Directory and Weekly Activity Timetable

Here are just some of the benefits to children when they stay active!

Is your child interested in getting stuck into a new hobby?

Check out Fylde's Sports Directory and weekly itinerary of activities here:

Welcome to our Let’s Feel Good Fylde page.

Here you will find everything you need to get out and about and active in Fylde.

https://new.fylde.gov.uk/resident/leisure/sports-development/lets-feel-good-fylde/

SSAFA: Commemorating the Fortieth Year of the Falklands War

Remembering the sacrifices made by the soldiers, sailors and aviators who fought to liberate the Falkland Islands following an Argentinian invasion in 1982.

www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/our-national-campaigns/falklands-Commemorating 40th Falklands Anniversary​

Blackpool: New Peter Rabbit Attraction on the Promenade

New Peter Rabbit™ Attraction at Blackpool!

Hop into the over-sized world of Peter and his friends.

Tickets are now on sale from the Peter Rabbit website

Hop along to the New Peter Rabbit™ Attraction at Blackpool!

Beloved characters from the award-winning PETER RABBIT™ animated TV series arrived at a new home on Blackpool’s famous seafront. It’s a partnership that marks the first stand-alone Merlin visitor attraction to be based on the series. And it’s a first for Blackpool! A brand-new concept and the first time Merlin has created a stand-alone attraction based on the series.

The new Peter Rabbit attraction at Blackpool is open next door to the famous Madame Tussauds Blackpool. It joins Merlin’s six other attractions including The Blackpool Tower and SEA LIFE Blackpool.

Embark on an adventure across five fluffy-tailed themed zones. You’ll need to think like a rabbit, move like a rabbit and deploy rabbit-like senses! There’s a whole burrow-full of creativity to enjoy. Complete the challenges and earn badges. See if you have the skills to join the secret treehouse club! You’ll also meet, greet and ‘high-paw’ with Peter himself – in a bumper bunny day out!

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Newcastle & Northumberland: The Armed Forces Outreach Service

Are you looking to relocate or move to the North East? Do you need assistance with social housing? 

The Armed Forces Outreach Service, is a regional service covering an area just under 8000km². Managed by Gateshead Council, the service works in partnership with Northumberland, County Durham and Newcastle councils and Believe Housing, the largest social housing provider in County Durham.

Service Families Accommodation - Complaints Procedure

The accommodation complaints process is a Special-to-Type (STT) procedure that exists to deal with matters related to the delivery of Service provided accommodation. The STT process must be closed before a Service Complaint can be considered.

Amendments have been made to the STT Process for Service Families Accommodation (and substitute equivalent) in Tri-service accommodation regulations (TSARs) (JSP 464) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) to improve the efficiency of the process and improve understanding of the redress that can be granted at each stage.

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Chester: Cheshire Police Launch New On-Line Tool to Report Rape, Sexual Assault or Harrassment

If you're a victim of rape, sexual assault or harassment we know it can be very difficult to make a report to police. 

We've launched an online report tool to give you the time and space to start the process and give officers the information they need for an investigation.

CLICK HERE for further information

Information provided by Chester HIVE