Please see attached Police report for 29th March to 4th April 2020

 

Police Report – 29th March to 4th April 2020

 

 

The decision has been taken for all Parish Council office staff to work from home and we’re awaiting imminent set-up of phone transfer. We will put another message out when the phone is operational but until then it you need to contact us please could you email as at parishcouncil@stansted.net.

Many thanks

 

 

This is a regular email bulletin aimed at keeping you up-to-date with how Uttlesford District Council is responding to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. You can find details of any changes to council services on our website – see www.uttlesford.gov.uk/coronavirus or click on the link below. On this page you will also find links to trusted sources and guidance. ►Get council service updates How to get in touch with UDC Given the current challenges and health risks around personal contact, the reception area at our Saffron Walden offices is now closed. This action has been taken to protect residents and our staff. We are also not taking any cash payments at this time. There are a number of other ways in which you can access our services: Online (including to make a payment): uttlesford.gov.uk Email: uconnect@uttlesford.gov.uk Phone: 01799 510510 Automated payments by telephone: 01799 510551 or 510552 Thank you for your understanding at this time. Uttlesford Community Response We’ve set up a new community helpline to direct you to services that can help during the current situation. Uttlesford Community Response has been set up for the following two things: To help direct residents who need support, such as picking up shopping or prescription collections, to services which can help or to someone who can be a telephone or Facebook friend. To provide advice on where to register your offer of help to support your community. Call: 03333 408 218 (8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday) Email: communityresponse@uttlesford.gov.uk  Every Mind Matters Every Mind Matters has released expert advice and top tips on how to look after your mental wellbeing while staying at home, as well as guidance if you’re feeling worried or anxious about the coronavirus outbreak. Other organisations such as Mind also offer advice on your wellbeing and the wellbeing of others. The Livewell website has advice on looking after your wellbeing and being active whilst staying at home. Coronavirus (Covid-19): what you need to do The single most important action we can all take in fighting coronavirus is to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives. Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (where this absolutely cannot be done from home) Stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people Wash your hands as soon as you get home Anyone can spread the virus. ► Full guidance on staying at home and away from others ►NHS advice for everyone

We are pleased to report that Uttlesford Citizens Advice telephone advice service is fully operational – our fully trained volunteers and members of staff are ready to offer support and advice to your residents to help them with any concerns they may have regarding benefit entitlements, consumer rights, money worries, employment rights and housing issues during this difficult time. To access the service, people should call 01799 618840 and leave a short message with their name, telephone number and postcode and one of our advisers will call back as soon as they are able.

 

The team at Uttlesford Frontline have put together some useful factsheets, which you may like to share with others in your community.  The first

gives information about employment and consumer rights as well as help available if people are worried about a reduction in their income.

The second gives details of local help and support for those that are housebound and self-isolating. Both are regularly updated.

 

Both can be downloaded by going to www.uttlesfordfrontline.org.uk and searching the library of services for ‘covid’.