Government advice on coronavirus
Posted by admin on Tuesday, 7 April 2020The government has published a leaflet summarising what we should all be doing (and not doing) to slow the spread of coronavirus.
The government has published a leaflet summarising what we should all be doing (and not doing) to slow the spread of coronavirus.
The law has been temporarily changed to allow parish council meetings to be conducted by audio or video link with participants not in the same physical location. NALC guidance has been issued.
The NHS has published some very useful advice about maintaining mental and emotional wellbeing during the present difficulties.
The government is asking everyone not to drive unless absolutely necessary. People can no longer use the car parks at the park. Pedestrians (and their dogs) are welcome to exercise.
Please see the latest government advice.
With regret we have reached the decision to suspend the paper copies of our Village News for the time being. We feel that collection and distribution represents an unacceptable risk to both households and distributors in the present situation. We know that many folk enjoy the Village News and it would have been nice to continue the service, particularly for those who aren't into the Internet. We would like to say thank you to Karen and Hugh and also to Stuart who has assisted with the editing.
I am told that there were several burglaries overnight in Prestbury, due to people leaving their windows open overnight.
Gloucestershire County Council has been awarded £219m to upgrade junction 10 on the M5 to four ways.
The litter pick that I organised on behalf of Swindon Parish Council is POSTPONED.