Getting involved in your local community

Everyone can help to deliver our SCS shared priorities by getting involved in their local community and helping to improve quality of life across North Somerset.

Developing Strong Inclusive Communities

• Become part of the Citizen's Panel.  For more information contact the Consultation Officer at North Somerset Council on 01275 888762
• Have you thought about volunteering?  Voluntary Action North Somerset has details of many opportunities across North Somerset, contact them on 01934 410910.
• Find out if your town or village is preparing a Parish Plan and get involved.
• Become a local councillor and raise the issues that matter to your community.  For more information view the www.nalc.gov.uk website.
• What about becoming a school governor?
• Support local events in your area.  Tourist Information Centres may have details:  Weston 01934 641741 or Clevedon 01275 343 630  or visit the tourism website www.visitsomerset.co.uk

Ensuring Safer Communities

• Report crime, anti-social behaviour or suspicious incidents to Avon and Somerset Police tel: 0845 456 7000 
• Report anti-social behaviour on the North Somerset Council website at www.n-somerset.gov.uk  'I want to report ....'
• Join or set up a local Neighbourhood Watch group.  For more information contact Avon and Somerset Police on 0845 456 7000
• Make sure your home is secure.  For advice contact your local Crime Reduction Officer on 0845 456 7000
• Call anonymously to provide information about crime: Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
• To find out about volunteer work with young people 'at risk of offending' contact Junction 21, a mentoring project managed by North Somerset Youth Offending Team.  Tel: 01275 888360

Improving health and wellbeing

• Take some regular exercise.  Your local leisure centre will have activities for all ages.  Why not find out what's on offer?  Remember young people with a leisure key get discounts on some activities
• Eat healthily - find out about healthy food for you and your family.  Contact Taste of North Somerset on 01275 546742 or visit www.eatwell.gov.uk
• To find out the benefits of giving up smoking contact 'support to stop' on 01275 546744
• Are you caring for someone? Do you need advice, support or practical help?  Visit www.nscrossroads.org.uk for further information
• Tenant, landlord or home owner? For housing advice contact the North Somerset Council Housing Advice Team on 01934 634790
• To find out about home energy saving options contact 01934 634807
• Join you local resident or tenants association

Developing a prosperous economy and enterprising community

• Support the local economy by buying local products and shopping locally, for example in local centres and Farmers Markets
• For business advice, information, training and networking opportunities contact North Somerset Enterprise Agency on 01934 418118
• Enrol on a leisure or educational course at Weston College.  Tel: 01934 411411
• Join the Weston and Area Credit Union.  Tel:01934 429573
• Gain experience by volunteering with a local group - contact Voluntary Action North Somerset on 01934 410910

Living within environmental limits

• Use public transport, cycle or walk to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions
• Want to use your car less? Find out about car sharing, visit www.2carshare.com
• Find out more about recyling opportunities in North Somerset tel: 01275 888802
• Don't forget the regular green box collection will take paper, glass, steel and aluminium cans, aluminium foil, textiles and shoes
• Buy a composter Tel 01275 888802
• Encourage wildlife into your garden.  Contact the North Somerset Wildlife Wardens. Tel:01761 462276

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