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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
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Q. I have just bought a new dog. What do I need to do now?
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All dogs must be registered with the council. You will need to purchase
a registration sticker at a small fee. In addition, the owner must provide
full details including name and address. In the event of an owner's death,
please fill out a form which can be obtained from the council.
Please contact the Lifestyle & Environment Section on 0224-22-1314
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| Q. What do I do when I am no longer able to keep a pet? |
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Every month the Shiroishi Monthly Bulletin will release information on
specified dates to collect pets that can no longer be cared for in the
home. Appointments can be made only on these dates between the hours of
11am to 11.30am. Please consult the department prior to this as conditions
apply.
Please contact the Lifestyle & Environment Section on ph: 0224-22-1314
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| Q. Where can I borrow a baby car seat? |
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The Iki Iki Plaza loans child seats for a maximum of two years. A rate of ￥1,300 is payable on return for cleaning.
A. Please contact the Lifestyle & Environment Section for enquiries：
0224-22-1314
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| Q. I want to make a complaint about the restaurant that was making too
much noise on the weekend. Who can I contact? |
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The council will make a request to the shop to keep noise down to an appropriate
level for furture reference.
Please contact Lifestyle & Environment Section on: 0224-22-1314
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| Q.Who do I contact for a request to install curved mirrors and/or guardrails? |
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Once a year, the city council undertakes major repairs and road safety
improvement. The city council will focus on the demands of the Residents
Association, and investigate the concerning areas.
Please contact: Public Works Section： 0224-22-1326 |
| Q. The streetlights and crime prevention lights are out of power. What
can be done? |
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Please contact the Lifestyle & Environment Section, and the lights
will be replaced as soon as possible.
Lifestyle & Environment Section： 0224-22-1314 |
Q. There is a dangerous pothole in the road. Who shall I contact? |
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The city council will repair it as soon as possible, so please leave a
detailed description on the location of the pothole.
Public Works Sections： 0224-22-1326 |
| Q. I would like an introduction guide to the place I am going to live in. Who can I speak to? |
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There are three types of public housing, please consult the Public Works
Section for a consultation as conditions apply. Please note that the council
does not introduce apartments or houses for private use.
A. Public Works Section： 0224-22-1326
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| Q. How do I borrow field land? |
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The city council owns an allotment which is available for lease to those
interested. Applications will be posted annually in the March issue of
the Shiroishi Monthly Bulletin.
Please contact:
Agriculture and Forestery Section: 0224-22-1253
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| Q. How do I get my free medical checkup? |
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An application for various medical check-ups will be distributed in May
each year. Please mark the appropriate sections and then the council will
post a medical consultation to the relevant address.
Please contact:
Public Health Services: 0224-22-1362
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| Q. I want to observe a council assembly. Do I have to make an appointment? |
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There is no need to register. Please provide your name, address, and age
at the entrance, and enter that day. Everyone is welcome to observe freely.
Please contact:
Assembly Secretariat： 0224-22-1351 |
| Q. I want to hold an event. Can I get any assistance from the council? |
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A grant is available for individuals holding events which preserves the
culture of Shiroishi and/or promotes youth development in Shiroishi.
*Criteria:
Must be a resident of Shiroishi
Must be involved in work that promotes culture, sports, or information
technology in Shiroishi.
The amount of the grant is based on several factors such as the annual
budget, the event's forecasted budgets etc, however up to half of the costs
for the event can be awarded.
Grants are awarded semi-annually. Information will be posted in the Shirioshi
Monthly Bulletin.
Please contact:
The Life Study Section
Phone number： 0224-22-1327 |
| Q. I would like to take out a loan. How do I know if I qualify? |
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The Social Welfare Department can temporarily provide a loan to low income
households for hospitalization or funeral service costs.
Up to 50,000yen can be loaned interest free, provided it is repaid within
one year, and a gurantor must be appointed.
Please consult the Social welfare Section or your regional welfare officer
for further details.
Social Welfare Department phone number： 0224-22-5210
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