Simple way to get in touch for advice

CITIZENS Advice Mendip have rolled out new kiosks aimed at people with no internet access or phone who have problems contacting them for advice. The kiosks provide free access to an adviser by email or phone, or tell people how to access information on the Citizens Advice national website.

The kiosks are simple to use. Users just pick up the phone and they are connected to a local adviser without having to dial a number. Alternatively, they can use the computer screen by clicking on a box to request a call back or to send an email for advice.

Open Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm, the new kiosks are available now in the following locations: the Portway Annexe and the Town Hall in Wells; the Crispin Centre in Street;

Glastonbury Library; Shepton Town Council; and Frome Library and Town Council. Being located in public areas means they are readily accessible and serve as a reminder that help with a nagging issue is close at hand.

Faith Guest, Operations Manager for Citizens Advice Mendip, said: “We are introducing this service to reach out to those people in the community, maybe some of whom used to rely on our old drop-in sessions, who are vulnerable and may not be able to use the phone or the internet to contact us. The new kiosks offer a simple way of getting in touch with us.

“We’re not a faceless call centre – many of our advisers have been working in the local area for many years.”

Pupils at Stoberry Park Primary School were praised for their performances in The Wizard of Oz, which was staged at the school shortly before the summer holidays. Headteacher Andrew Shakesby said: ‘Our Year 5 and 6 children gave two fantastic performances of The Wizard of Oz, with Year 6 taking the principal parts. The children performed with enormous enthusiasm, commitment and professionalism.’

VACANCY:

ASSISTANT CLERK (ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS) ST CUTHBERT (OUT) PARISH COUNCIL

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a busy and forwardlooking parish council. The role involves a significant variety of work, in keeping with parish council responsibilities, from developing the council’s environmental focus, to planning and finance, from managing council assets to local government collaboration, from resident engagement to government consultations. Administrative and IT skills are essential. Financial acumen and multi-disciplinary interests are also desirable. Genuine interest in the environment, parish residents and parish business is required from a positive, ‘can-do’ candidate.

The role is for 20 hours a week, mostly working from home. Pay Scale is LC1 Level 16 (£13.70 per hour).

For full details visit www.stcuthbertout-pc.gov.uk/vacancies

Further details: Cllr Gill Pettitt on 01749 938104.

Closing date: Friday 15th September 2023

Apply to recruitment.stcuthbertoutpc@gmail.com