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October 25, 2022
Wattisham: Suffolk libraries - free e-books and audiobooks
If you are Suffolk resident, membership of Suffolk Libraries is Free!
You can apply at the library or via the website.
Here you can access to Borrowbox app which provides access to E-Books and Audio-books (children and adults).
You can apply at the library or via the website.
Here you can access to Borrowbox app which provides access to E-Books and Audio-books (children and adults).
Information provided by Wattisham HIVE
Chester: E-Scooter Trial Extended Until May 2024
Chester has been part of a national trial of e-scooters since December 2020, a Department for Transport (DfT) initiative to encourage greener travel methods. Cheshire West and Chester Council in partnership with e-scooter provider Ginger are now planning to extend the trial for a further 18 months at the request of the DfT.
Full details can be found HERE
Information provided by Chester HIVE
October 24, 2022
October 21, 2022
Defence Accommodation Strategy
We recognise the importance of homes and families to the wellbeing of Service Personnel, especially when making such extraordinary sacrifices in the UK and overseas.
Defence continues to consider how we best support our people and ensure that they have access to high quality subsidised accommodation in line with modern living standards and the support that meets their varied needs, health, and wellbeing.
To read click HERE
October 20, 2022
October 19, 2022
SCiP Alliance - Applying to University - a guide for Armed Forces Students
As part of the Connected Forces project, the Inspiring Choices Uni Connect partnership will be running a webinar for all students from Armed Forces backgrounds who are interested in finding out more about applying to higher education through the UCAS system.
Click HERE to register
Lichfield: Compensation - Pinnacle Service Families
You may be entitled to compensation if you have experienced any of the following;
- Missed appointments
- Failed Move in – if during your move in experience there was a significant defect resulting in a habitable or non-habitable fault
- Incorrect Tradesperson – If the wrong tradesperson arrives to attend a repair you have reported who is not suitably qualified to fix/ make good the issue and has to arrange for a second visit by the correct tradesperson
- Total loss of heating/cooking facilities – if there is a total loss of heating facilities (where temporary heating is provided) or total loss of cooking facilities
Full details: HERE
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