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Please support the Talk about abuse campaign

7 December 2015 0 Comments

Please support Citizens Advice’s Talk about abuse campaign.

Last year one in every 15 women, and one in every 33 men experienced domestic abuse at the hands of their partner or former partner. A quarter of women and just over a tenth of men have experienced this kind of abuse at some point in their adult lives.

Domestic abuse wrecks lives, harms children and creates huge social costs that fall on councils, local health services, the police and the wider community. (more…)

Crime, Domestic abuse, Health, News, Safety

Become a cycling instructor

6 December 2015 0 Comments

Kent County CouncilAre you interested in becoming a cycling instructor?

To find out about vacancies or for further information on KCC’s National Standard Instructor training course carried out in partnership with Cycle Training UK, please contact the Bikeability team on 03000 41 81 81 or at bikeability@kent.gov.uk.

These 4 day courses will be run at Ashford Rugby Club on the following dates:

  • 18, 19, 25 and 26 January 2016
  • 9, 10, 16 and 17 May 2016
  • 10, 11, 17 and 18 October 2016

Health, Kent County Council, News, Transport

Coercive control law a “welcome step”

6 December 2015 0 Comments

Citizens Advice logoCitizens Advice has said today that victims of domestic abuse should feel the law is on their side and has highlighted the importance of people being able to recognise abuse. The national charity has welcomed the coercive control offence that will come into effect later this month, as well as new efforts being made by the Government to tackle domestic abuse. (more…)

Crime, Domestic abuse, Health, News, Safety

Tell Citizens Advice how your best friend has supported you

5 December 2015 0 Comments

Post the best piece of advice your friend has given you underneath Citizens Advice ‘Talk about abuse’ film on YouTube which focuses on the role of friends in helping victims of domestic abuse. We’ll share the most powerful in our next campaigns newsletter. Alternatively you can email your friend’s advice to campaigns@citizensadvice.org.uk.

#talkaboutabuse

Crime, Health, News, Safety

AIMREC Planning Application submitted

4 December 2015 0 Comments

AIMREC imageAn application has been submitted for the model railway centre to be constructed on the site of the Klondyke Works, on the Newtown side of the Ashford to Hastings railway line.

The centre, referred to as Ashford International Model Railway Education Centre (previously Ashford International Model Railway Excellence Centre) has featured in the local press due to the support it is receiving from celebrities. Although regarded as a valuable visitor attraction for Ashford, concern is being expressed by local residents due to the potential for it to exacerbate traffic problems in the area.

The Application can be viewed on the Ashford Borough Council website. Comments can be made until 27th December.

News, Planning and Development

Community Council News

4 December 2015 0 Comments

Ashfored Borough CouncilAshford Borough Council’s Selection and Constitutional Review Committee have recommended that the Council follow the Community Governance Review ballot outcome; creating Community Councils in Kennington and South Willesborough and Newtown, not in South Ashford, Central Ashford and North Willesborough. The final decision will be taken at a full Council Meeting next Thursday, 10th December.

The Minutes of the meeting will be available on the ABC Committee page

Ashford Borough Council, Community Councils, Education, News

Talk about abuse

3 December 2015 0 Comments

If you are affected by domestic abuse, or you think a friend or family member may be, there are specialists who can help you.

Ashford Domestic Abuse One Stop Shop offers free advice, information and support from a range of agencies under one roof to help victims of domestic abuse. Domestic abuse can affect anyone and therefore, if you are a man or a woman and would like to discuss your issues, you are welcome to attend. No appointment is required just turn up.
The Willow Centre, Brookfield Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 4EY
Telephone: 07598 74504
Opening times: Every Tuesday morning 9.30am – 12.30pm

Domestic Abuse Support in Kent website, a new resource covering Kent and Medway providing advice and information on services for victims, friends & family, and perpetrators of Domestic Abuse. http://www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk/

Citizens Advice online advice on domestic abuse, where you’ll find lots of organisations that can help.

If you think a friend or family member may be experiencing domestic abuse, see Citizens Advice’ guidance on how you can talk to them about it and direct them to places where they can get further help.

#talkaboutabuse‬

Crime, Domestic abuse, Health, News, Safety