FREE EVERY MONTH for people and businesses in Portishead March 2019 Issue 6
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First classwww.stpetersvoice.co.uk teamwork saves pensioner's life Precept debate divides council
Council tax across North Somerset will increase by 2.75% over the coming year, while households in Portishead will see a 7.8% reduction in their precept payment. The average Band D property in Portishead will now be paying a reduced precept of £26 for 2019/20 - £2.20 less than last year - on top of the increased North Somerset council tax of £1,378.50. The council tax increase of £36.89 a year was agreed as part of the budget set by North
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Left to right: Post Office staff Shantell Sutcliffe, Terri Webber, Charlotte Potter and manager Carol Worgan with PCSOs Chea Scandrett and Kylie Inker The life of an elderly resident has been saved following the commendable actions of McColl’s Post Office staff and two local police community support officers (PCSOs).
Alarm bells were raised by workers at the Portishead High Street branch when the 89-yearold, who cannot be named, failed to collect his pension on Monday, January 21.
PCSOs Chea Scandrett and Kylie Inker responded immediately when Post Office staff conveyed their worries
Remembering
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