Author: Sarah

Step Up Shropshire

Shropshire residents are being asked to ‘step up’ and play their part in stopping the spread of coronavirus and keep themselves and others safe.

‘Step Up Shropshire’ is the new countywide campaign launched to reinforce key public health messages.

Last week in Shropshire saw a further 75 confirmed cases, and we are strongly encouraging people of all ages, particularly the younger and working age population, to continue to play their part by keeping themselves and others safe.

To reduce the county’s COVID-19 cases, Shropshire Council are urging residents to protect themselves and others by continuing to wash their hands, cover their faces if in enclosed spaces, and to socially distance from people not in their own household.

 In addition, people are being asked to:

  • Work from home if you can
  • Limit contact with other people
  • Keep your distance from people not in your household bubble (2 metres apart where possible)
  • Stick to a maximum group of 6 people when meeting socially – indoors or outdoors
  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • If you are unable to wash hands and they are visibly clean, use hand sanitiser with at least 60% alcohol content
  • Do not leave home if you or anyone in your household has symptoms
  • Wear a face covering in indoor settings where social distancing may be difficult, and where you will meet people you do not normally meet.
  • Anyone who has any symptoms should book a test and not leave home for at least 10 days. Those living in households should self-isolate for 14 days if they or any members of the household receive a positive test.

Further information

For local advice and support during the pandemic (especially if you are self-isolating), call Shropshire Council’s COVID-19 Helpline on 0345 678 9028 (lines open on the weekend on Saturday from 9am-4pm and Sunday 9am-12pm) or visit our website at www.shropshire.gov.uk/coronavirus.

Shropshire Climate Action Partnership (SCAP)

 SCAP is a not-for-profit organisation set up to represent the communities, enterprises, councils and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) of Shropshire, dedicated to ensuring that Shropshire achieves net zero carbon by 2030.

 SCAP is bringing together organisations, businesses, and communities across Shropshire, through collaboration, knowledge-sharing and empowerment.  Their first aim is to develop a practical zero carbon Shropshire plan (ZCSP) by the end of 2020, and they are seeking input from all communities.

SCAP has set up working groups that are pulling together plans for Shropshire, and want to draw on all the excellent ideas and actions that already exist across our county.  The information that is being sought is anything that is already being done or is planned to reduce carbon emissions locally, or to mitigate climate change matters, i.e. solar panels on properties, tree planting schemes, reducing car use etc.

 The Shropshire Climate Action Partnership is interested to hear about work that has been done in the past, also anything that is scheduled, or what your aspirations are for your town or villages in the near future in mitigating or reducing your carbon footprint to zero. 

They are also keen to hear from anyone who may like to get involved in one of the working groups, or simply would like to keep in touch with the work of SCAP and learn more. 

Anyone interested can visit www.ZeroCarbonShropshire.org to learn more and sign up as a supporter.

Funding available for community organisations

This was received today from our Parish Clerk. Do please help spread the word!

Funding & Support from your Community Foundation

The Community Foundation has recently received additional DCMS funding to support local community organisations in Shropshire. You can apply for an emergency grant via our website for projects that are working to support local people affected by the Covid-19 crisis. 

The aim of the fund is to support organisations with the immediate and unexpected costs the COVID-19 virus has created. Organisations would need to be supporting members of the community. Grants are available to support with the costs of providing a vital service to the community. 

There are various tiers of grants available up to £10,000, larger grants may be considered but applicants are encouraged to discuss with the programmes team before applying. More information can be found on our website  https://staffsfoundation.org.uk/grants/covid-19-emergency-grants/

Please feel free to contact the Programmes team on 01785 339540 or email office@staffsfoundation.org.uk for more information or to discuss your project.

Jo Cooper

Business Development Officer 

The Community Foundation for Staffordshire

T:    01785 339540

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The Community Foundation for Staffordshire, Communications House, University Court, Staffordshire Technology Park, Stafford, ST18 0ES

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Flu Vaccinations 2020

Hodnet Medical Centre is now taking bookings for flu vaccinations from patients who are eligible.

The clinics will be on the afternoons of 7th and 19th-23rd October 2020.

To keep you safe from Coronavirus at the flu clinics we ask you to do the following:

·      WEAR A MASK

·      SOCIAL DISTANCE

·      FOLLOW THE ONE WAY SYSTEM

·      MOVE ALONG IN LINE

·      WEAR SUITABLE CLOTHING FOR QUICK ACCESS TO YOUR UPPER ARM

·      YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO WAIT INSIDE

·      YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COLLECT PRESCRIPTIONS ON CLINIC AFTERNOONS 7th & 19-23 OCTOBER

·      YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ASK ABOUT OTHER QUERIES ON CLINIC AFTERNOONS 7th & 19-23 OCTOBER

A442 Road Closures 28 Sept – 10 Oct 2020

A442 Dukes Drive to Waters Upton, Crudgington.

Overnight road closures, between 7pm and 7am, to allow for the installation of LED Stud and Refresh and Renew lining.

Alternative routes will be signed on site.

Meanwhile, traffic lights will still be on the A442 until the end of the month to allow for cabling and blockages and micro trenching, there are still blockages that need clearing – every few meters.

A442 Roadworks 16-22 September 2020

From Radmoor Crossroads to the A53 Espley Roundabout.

It’s more internet related works – Cabling/blockages and microtrenching.

There will be multi-way signals and delays are likely.

A442 Road Closure 10 September 2020

Between Radmoor Crossroads to the A53 Espley Roundabout, Hodnet, between 09.30 – 15.30 to allow for line painting.

There is a diversion, but it looks pretty long so allow extra time.