Consumer Alerts – October 2025
12th of October, 2025Bogus roofing work On noticing a leak in an upstairs bedroom, a Preston householder posted the job on an online trader platform. The job was picked up by a trader who quoted just under £2000 for the work required and explained it would be...
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Drop in session : Wed 24 Sep 13:00
22nd of September, 2025Your local Neighbourhood Officers are holding a POP up event at Barlow Institute on the 24th of September at 13:00. At this event, we will be available to pass on crime prevention information and helpful tips to keep you safe from criminal ac...
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Consumer Alerts September 2025
5th of September, 2025Bogus roofing services offered Residents of sheltered and park home housing are being warned that a trader has been going around the South Ribble area offering to re-roof perfectly sound houses and park homes, wanting deposits up front and claiming t...
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Conclusion of Audit 2024-25
3rd of September, 2025The audit of accounts for North Turton Parish Council for the year ended 31 March 2025 has been completed and the accounts have been published.
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Mobile Police Station
1st of September, 2025We are out and about with the mobile police station. Monday we have been to Hoddlesden and Bold Venture Park and engaged with people local to the area. We will be in Belmont and Darwen town centre on Tuesday 2nd September. Wednesday 3rd S...
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Cycle September is coming!
1st of September, 2025The countdown is on - Cycle September starts on 1 September, and you’re invited to take part! Whether you ride every day or haven’t been on a bike in years, this free, fun challenge is for everyone. Love to Ride is supported by Blac...
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Consumer Alerts August 2025
15th of August, 2025Scam gardening services offered Beware cold callers offering garden services knocking on doors in the West Lancashire area. In one incident the elderly householder agreed to the traders, described as two males in their 20's, both with dark hair, tidy...
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Emergency Alerts Test 2025
30th of July, 2025The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Your mobile phone or tablet will vibrate and make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent. The alert message will confirm this is a test and...
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Courier Fraud Alert
28th of July, 2025We want to make you aware of a serious and growing threat: courier fraud, which has cost victims across the UK more than £21 million in the past year alone. The City of London Police, in partnership with the Metropolitan Police, recently launch...
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Consumer Alerts – July 2025
11th of July, 2025Scam tree services offered Reports have been received regarding cold callers offering tree and shrub cutting services in the Hyndburn area. In one instance the traders claimed the overhanging branches were dangerous, wanted cash and claimed mor...
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Fake QR Code Stickers
29th of June, 2025We want to alert you to a rising scam known as “quishing” (QR phishing), where criminals tamper with parking QR codes to trick people into entering payment and personal information on fake websites. What’s happening: Fraudsters are...
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Consumer Alerts - June 2025
14th of June, 2025Beware scam jet washing services The Service has received reports of cold callers knocking on doors Over Wyre and in the Goosnargh area, offering to clean gutters, clean the moss off roofs and jet wash driveways. In one incident the househ...
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North Turton Parish Council Audit of Accounts 2024-25
2nd of June, 2025The Accounts for 2024-25 have been send to the external auditor for review and the unaudited AGAR is available to view on the documents page of this website.
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