Marion Riddell

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF POLL-ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS, MAY 2022

April 8, 2022 By Marion Riddell

Polling will take place between the hours of 7am and 10pm on Thursday 5 May 2022 for the election of the number of councillors indicated below for the electoral ward listed, there remaining in each case
more validly nominated candidates than the number of councillors to be elected.
The name, description (if any) and address of each candidate remaining validly nominated are as follows:

Ward 5 – Clackmannanshire East

No of Councillors to be elected – 3

CANDIDATES

CALDERWOOD Les Independent (address in Clackmannanshire)
COYNE Denis Scottish Conservative and Unionist (address in Clackmannanshire)
GAULT Neil Scottish Conservative and Unionist (address in Clackmannanshire)
HARRISON Scott Scottish National Party (SNP) (address in Clackmannanshire)
MARTIN Kathleen Mary Scottish Labour Party (address in Clackmannanshire)
MYLES Angus James MacDonald Scottish Liberal Democrats (address in Clackmannanshire)
ROBERTSON Marion Scottish Green Party The Anchorage, Muckhart, FK14 7JJ

* The persons entitled to vote as electors at this election are the persons registered in the register of electors for the respective electoral wards, but a person whose name is so registered may not vote if the entry in the said register gives as the date on which the person will become of voting age a date later than the day fixed for the poll.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD ALERT – DATA BREACH GUIDANCE

April 8, 2022 By Marion Riddell

Data Breach Guidance – Police Scotland

The attached guidance has been circulated on behalf of Cybercrime Harm Prevention, Police Scotland and contains useful advice regarding a data breach. It explains:

What is a data breach
How you might be affected
What to do if your username and password have been stolen
What to do if your banking details may have been stolen
What signs to look for
What to do if you are a victim of Identity Theft
How to recover a hacked account
Other useful links

Attachments

Data Breach Guidance.pdf – 549.0 KB

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ACTION FRAUD – NATIONAL FRAUD AND CYBER CRIME CENTRE

April 8, 2022 By Marion Riddell

Over 20,000 people fell victim to remote access scams

More than £50 million was lost last year to scams where victims are tricked into handing over control of their computer or smartphone to criminals.

New data from Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, reveals that 20,144 people fell victim to scams where they were persuaded to grant criminals remote access to their device.

Victims reported losing a total of £57,790,384 – an average loss of £2,868 per victim.

What are remote access scams

Remote Access scams will often begin with a browser pop-up saying that your computer is infected with a virus, or maybe a call from someone claiming to be from your bank saying that they need to connect to your computer in order to cancel a fraudulent transaction on your account. Regardless of the narrative the fraudster’s use, their goal is to steal your money or access your financial information by tricking you into allowing them to remotely connect to your computer.

Detective Chief Inspector Craig Mullish, from the City of London Police, said:

“While remote access tools are safe when used legitimately, we want the public to be aware that they can be misused by criminals to perpetrate fraud. We often see criminals posing as legitimate businesses in order to trick people into handing over control of their computer or smartphone.

“You should only install software or grant remote access to your computer if you’re asked by someone you know and trust, such as a friend or family member, and never as a result of an unsolicited call, browser pop-up or text message.”

How to protect yourself

· Only install software or grant remote access to your computer if you’re asked by someone you know and trust, such as a friend or family member, and never as a result of an unsolicited call, browser pop up, or text message.

· Remember, a bank or service provider will never contact you out of the blue requesting remote access to your device.

· If you believe your laptop, PC, tablet or phone has been infected with a virus or some other type of malware, follow the NCSC’s guidance on recovering an infected device.

· Protect your money by contacting your bank immediately on a different device from the one the scammer contacted you on.

· Report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via actionfraud.police.uk. If you are in Scotland, please report to Police Scotland directly by calling 101.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH – SCAM ALERT

April 8, 2022 By Marion Riddell

Scam Share Bulletin – 7th April 2022

The recent Scam Share Bulletin from Trading Standards Scotland includes the following topics:

Recently Reported Scams

Fake Cadbury Easter Giveaway

Antivirus Scam Emails

Census Doorstep Scams

Broadband Doorstep Scams

Ongoing Scams / Campaigns

Remote Access Scams

Fire Alarm – Avoid Scams

The full bulletin is available to view here

https://mailchi.mp/2af1d473b2ce/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin

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FINAL WEEK OF LATERAL FLOW COLLECTION POINTS

April 8, 2022 By Marion Riddell

WEDNESDAY	13/04/2022	Cochrane Hall, Alva, FK12 5LJ (Car park at the front of hall on main road )	Collection Point Only	9am-5pm
THURSDAY	14/04/2022	Tullibody Civic Centre, Abercromby Pl, Tullibody, FK10 2RU (Car Park)	Collection Point Only	9am-5pm
FRIDAY	15/04/2022	Morrisons Supermarket, Clackmannan Road, Alloa, FK10 1RQ (Car Park)	Collection Point Only	9am-5pm
SATURDAY	16/04/2022	Sterling Mills, Tillicoultry, FK13 6HQ (near Nike)	Collection Point Only	9am-5pm
SUNDAY	17/04/2022	Morrisons Supermarket, Clackmannan Road, Alloa, FK10 1RQ (Car Park)	Collection Point Only	9am-5.15pm

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LFT Collection Points W/C 21 March 2022

March 21, 2022 By Marion Riddell

See below list of locations for LFT collection points in Clackmannanshire this week. Further information on locations of LFT Collection Points, PCR testing, isolation etc can be found at https://www.clacks.gov.uk/coronavirus/communitytestcv/

Please see the following Scottish Government web page for Guidance issued last week on the Test and Protect Transition Plan, which includes details on changes to testing in Scotland. https://www.gov.scot/publications/test-protect-transition-plan/

As per the new guidance our Lateral Flow Collection points will cease on Sunday 17th April 2022, pharmacy collection for LFT will cease from end March. It is proposed PCR sites will no longer operate from 30th April 2022, we are still awaiting confirmation on this will update you as soon as we receive further information on this.

MONDAY	21/03/2022	Dumyat Centre, Main Street East, Menstrie, FK11 7BL (Car park)	Collection Point Only	9-12.30 then 1.30-5pm
TUESDAY	22/03/2022	Sauchie Hall, Sauchie, FK10 3EA (circle area at top of car park across from hall)	Collection Point Only	9am-5pm
WEDNESDAY	23/03/2022	Clackmannanshire Community Health Centre, Hallpark Road, Alloa, FK10 3JQ (Ground Floor entrance)	Collection Point Only	9am-5pm
THURSDAY	24/03/2022	Candleriggs Carpark, Alloa, FK10 1ED	Collection Point Only	9am-5pm
FRIDAY	25/03/2022	Dollar Hive, Park Place Dollar, FK14 7AA (Car park)	Collection Point Only	9am-5pm

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M9 Resurfacing Work – 24 March 2022

March 21, 2022 By Marion Riddell

21.NSE.0102.065 – 001 – Location Plan

21.NSE.0102.065 – 004 – Diversion Route Rev 1.1

BEAR Consultation Letter – M9 Junction 10 SB

BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is planning to carry out essential resurfacing works on a section of the M9 southbound at Junction 10 between the off-slip and on-slip. Please find the enclosed location plan for clarity.

The works have been provisionally programmed to commence on Thursday 24th March 2022 for a duration of 1 night between the hours of 19:30 and 06:00.

To ensure the safety of the workforce and members of the travelling public it is necessary to close the M9 Southbound between Junction 11 (Keir Roundabout) and Junction 9 during the works.

During this period of closure, a signed diversion route will be in place travelling southbound via Kier Roundabout (Junction 11), A9, A907, A91 and the A9 before re-joining M9 southbound at Junction 9. A location plan showing this diversion route is attached. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times and all traffic management will be removed out with working hours.

If you require any further information or would like to comment on any of the proposed works please do not hesitate to contact Barrie Harrison by email at [email protected].

SE Consultation Roads

BEAR Scotland | South East

www.bearscot.com

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Scottish Ambulance Service Vaccination Bus Timetable

March 9, 2022 By Marion Riddell

Please see below details of the Scottish Ambulance Service Vaccination bus timetable for Forth Valley next week, 3 visits to Clackmannanshire highlighted. No appointment is required

Monday 14th March to Friday 18th March – SAS Vaccination Bus

Monday 14th – Tullibody Civic Centre Carpark 09.00am – 12000pm, Dumyat Centre Carpark Menstrie 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Tuesday 15th – Balfour Centre Carpark Plean 1000- 1530
Wednesday 16th – Sterling Mills Carpark Tillicoultry 1000-1530
Thursday 17th – Cowie Health Centre Carpark 1000-1530
Friday 18th – Carron bank Medical Centre Carpark 1000-1530

Contact
Karen Kirkwood, Emergency Resilience Officer
Clackmannanshire Council | Greenside Street | Alloa | FK10 1EB

Tel: 01259 45 2537 | Mobile: 07977 446 349 | E-mail: [email protected]

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Updated lateral flow collection centres, 10 to 20 March inclusive

March 9, 2022 By Marion Riddell

See below details of onsite testing and lateral flow collection points over the next few weeks in Clackmannanshire.

Collection points have been increased in the area on Sunday 20th March 2022 due to the Alloa Half Marathon, please note due to road closures these sites may only be able to be accessed via foot whilst the road closures are in place.

https://www.clacks.gov.uk/coronavirus/communitytestcv/

THURSDAY	10/03/2022	Candleriggs Carpark, Alloa, FK10 1ED	Onsite Testing and Collection Point	9.30am-4.30pm
FRIDAY	11/03/2022	Dollar Hive, Park Place Dollar, FK14 7AA (Car park)	Collection Point Only	9am-5pm

WEDNESDAY	16/03/2022	Cochrane Hall, Alva, FK12 5LJ (Car park at the front of hall on main road side)	Collection Point Only	9am-5pm
THURSDAY	17/03/2022	Tullibody Civic Centre, Abercromby Pl, Tullibody, FK10 2RU (car park nearest Tullibody South Campus)	Onsite Testing and Collection Point	9.30am-4.30pm
FRIDAY	18/03/2022	Morrisons Supermarket, Clackmannan Road, Alloa, FK10 1RQ (Car park)	Onsite Testing and Collection Point	9.30am-4.30pm
SATURDAY	19/03/2022	Sterling Mills, Tillicoultry, FK13 6HQ (near Nike)	Collection Point Only	9am-5pm
SUNDAY	20/03/2022	Cochrane Hall, Alva, FK12 5LJ (Car park at the front of hall on main road side)	Collection Point Only	9am-12noon
SUNDAY	20/03/2022	Tullibody Cross,Tullibody, FK10 2RW	Collection Point Only	9am-12noon
SUNDAY	20/03/2022	Lornshill Academy, Tullibody Road, Alloa, FK10 2ES	Collection Point Only	9am-1pm
SUNDAY	20/03/2022	Clackmannan Primary School, Lochies Road, Clackmannan, FK10 4JS (front playground)	Collection Point Only	1pm-5pm