Landline Switch-Off Checklist

The UK’s landline network is being switched off. Don’t wait to be contacted.
Here’s what to do now, in plain English.

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Family Hubs are a welcoming place that you and your family can go to if you need information, advice or help. They also offer activities and social opportunities where you can meet other families. Read the Family hub leaflet or go to www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/family-hubs to find out more.

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The Parish Council has been presented with a Star Award from the Dorset Association of Parish and Town Councils (DAPTC) for councillor development in 2024/25. View the certificate.

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We have a new web address that aligns with the Government’s policy to have all Parish Councils operating under the gov.uk domain. You will have been automatically redirected here by the hosting service from the old address. If you want to use the new address it’s https://buckhornwestonkingtonmagna-pc.gov.uk or simply bookmark this page.

Have you been affected by flooding? Read the Environment Agency Flooding Recovery Guide on the Notices page.

Good news! The Post Office services will recommence from the Buckhorn Weston village hall car park from the 20th November 2023. For full details read the Post Office flyer on the Notices page.

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2.4 million adults in England alone cannot read at all or can barely read. Read Easy’s vision is for all adults in the UK to have the literacy skills they need to fulfil their potential and live life to the full. If you want help or know someone who does go to the Read Easy website or call them on 01388 435 021.

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Cost of Living Crisis – Do you need help? If so take a look at the Cost of Living Poster and Cost of Living Help and Advice to get some helpful information on what to do and who to contact.

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New ways to Contact Housing – People most needing urgent housing help are being better prioritised with new points of contact and a triage system, with just one number and two email addresses, to make the service more efficient. 01305 221000 is the new single number for housing support. From here people can choose housing register (social housing), homelessness support or general housing advice. Two email addresses, one for the housing register: dorsetcouncilhomechoice@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk and one for housing advice and homelessness: housinghelp@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk, are now available. The existing addresses and phone numbers will be phased out gradually and all communication to them will be responded to.