diff --git a/.github/CODEOWNERS b/.github/CODEOWNERS
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+# Every request must be reviewed and accepted by:
+
+*	@davies-k
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diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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+<!--
+  Thanks for contributing!
+
+  Provide a description of your changes below and a general summary in the title
+
+  Please look at the following checklist to ensure that your PR can be accepted quickly:
+-->
+
+## Status
+
+**READY/IN DEVELOPMENT/HOLD**
+
+## Breaking Changes
+
+YES | NO
+
+## Description
+
+<!--- Describe your changes in detail -->
+
+## Type of Change
+
+<!--- Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: -->
+
+- [ ] ✨ New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
+- [ ] 🛠️ Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
+- [ ] ❌ Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to change)
+- [ ] 🧹 Code refactor
+- [ ] ✅ Build configuration change
+- [ ] 📝 Documentation
+- [ ] 🗑️ Chore
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+version: 2
+updates:
+  - package-ecosystem: "github-actions"
+    directory: "/"
+    schedule:
+      interval: "daily"
+    groups:
+      github_actions:
+        patterns:
+          - "*"
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