News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats

The local Fire Service has now settled into the new duty system which provides the same 24hr emergency cover but with considerable cost saving. The fire fighters now work 12hr active duty, 8.00am - 8.00pm, and are then on call for the next 12hrs from the new building on site. During active working hours they carry out practical and technical training, community fire safety and equipment maintenance. During their on call hours their time is their own.
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First Time Buyer Scheme
Three Rivers District Council and the Leeds Building Society have launched a scheme to help first time buyers who can afford repayments but are currently unable to provide a large deposit. The new 'helping hand' initiative offers a 95% mortgage at a 5 year fixed rate of 5.49% with discounted fees and a free valuation. For information contact Adam Rea on 01923 240589 or the Society's mortgage hot line 08450 540 994. Three Rivers supports a range of housing initiatives and also refers those in difficulties to the Mortgage Rescue Scheme
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Sportivate Programme
This is the name of Sport England's nationwide campaign that captures the excitement of the 2012 Games, providing opportunities for teenagers and young adults aged 14-25 to receive 6-8 weeks coaching in a sport of their choice. It targets those who are doing limited sport in their own time, the semi-sporty. It is fully inclusive. Sportivate projects can be delivered by anyone from national governing bodies, sports clubs, leisure trusts, youth club, schools, colleges, not for profit organisations and work places. Projects can start from April 2013 and must be completed by end of March 2014. If a local organisation is interested in this project visit www.threeriverssport.com/sportivate for more details. More information can be found at www.sportengland.org
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