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Stay Home, Save Lives
Stay home. Protect the NHS. Save lives
Anyone can spread Coronavirus.
The only reasons to leave home are:
- To shop for basic necessities or pick up medicine
- To travel to work when you absolutely cannot
work from home
- To exercise once a day, alone or with members
of your household
- Do not meet others, even friends or family
Posted: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:31 by Becky Jones
Council Leader hails tremendous response to plea for volunteers
A staggering 8,319 individuals have come forward after an appeal for volunteers to help those most in need during the COVID-19 pandemic was launched on Monday.
In just three days, almost 800 forms have been submitted to the Northamptonshire COVID-19 Community Resilience team, with individuals and groups coming forward in droves to offer their support across the county.
The Community Resilience team are... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 08:54 by Becky Jones
Stay at home, save lives and protect our NHS!
Please see a statement below from the Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police on Tues 24 March on Covid-19:
Chief Constable Nick Adderley, said: "We are all aware we are now living in unprecedented times and, from today, every one of us is being asked to step up and play a crucial role in the battle against Covid-19. All that is requested of you is that you follow Government advice - stay at home,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:38 by Becky Jones
Volunteers To Stay Safe During Covid-19 Pandemic
Free training, advice and support is available.
If you are volunteering or coming together, forming groups to lend a helping hand to neighbours at this difficult time. Northamptonshire ACRE can provide support and advice for you on matters including policies and safety information.
It's important that community groups bear in mind their duty of care not only to their volunteers but to those they help.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:19 by Becky Jones
Volunteer to help those in need - Coronavirus
Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) is co-ordinating the community volunteer response and wants to hear from individual volunteers or representatives of community groups, including parish and town council-led groups, that need extra volunteers in the coming weeks and months.
Visit https://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-updates/Pages/volunteer-to-help-those-in-need-coronavirus.aspx to find... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:46 by Becky Jones
Volunteer to help those in need - Coronavirus
Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) is co-ordinating the community volunteer response and wants to hear from individual volunteers or representatives of community groups, including parish and town council-led groups, that need extra volunteers in the coming weeks and months.
Visit https://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-updates/Pages/volunteer-to-help-those-in-need-coronavirus.aspx to find... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:46 by Becky Jones
Northants Police Urge the Public To Report Online Where They Can
As concerns over Covid-19 increase, members of the public are reminded of the need to only use the 999 or 101 service where it is absolutely necessary, and to otherwise use the online reporting systems in place.
While the Force continues to deal with Covid-19 and understand the detail of the Prime Ministers announcement, the force is urging people to head online to report non-emergency incidents and... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:50 by Becky Jones
Welland Wanderer Suspended
Welland Wanderer East and West Bus Services
Please note that after Friday 27th March 2020 due to the restrictions in place to combat the spread of the coronavirus these services are
SUSPENDED
until further notice
This is very much regretted but is necessary. Arrangements will be made to resume them as soon as possible after restrictions are lifted
Further information may be obtained from
Wilbarston Parish... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:13 by Becky Jones
Corvid-19: Parks, Recreation Fields & Children's Play Areas
Following last night's announcement by the PM, a range of stricter measures prohibiting social contact has been introduced. These measures include the closure of "enclosed spaces in parks, including playgrounds, sports courts and pitches, and outdoor gyms or similar".
Posted: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 12:10 by Becky Jones
Covid-19 Support
Good Neighbours Scheme
Given the current situation we are launching our Good Neighbours Scheme to help those in need.
We would like to have a co-ordinated approach to help those who need it in our community. Due to the daily changing situation we are asking for volunteers to help with some important tasks; whether this be a friendly voice over the phone, collecting shopping for those who are unable to,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:16 by Becky Jones
