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Full Parish Council Meeting

Tuesday 17th March 2020, 7.30pm

Great Barford Village Hall

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Monday March 30th, 2020

Updated information from our Borough Councillors

Latest links to information and support
Please follow @greatbarfordward

✳️COUNCIL RECRUITMENT
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/vacancies/current-vacancies/casual-work-covid-19/

✳️COMMUNITY HUB
Community Hub Urgent Help line 01234 718 101 or email covid19help@bedford.gov.uk

✳️COUNCIL TAX FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/council-tax/
01234 718097 or by emailing CustomerServices@bedford.gov.uk

✳️BUSINESS SUPPORT
https://bedford.gov.uk/social-care-health-and-community/public-health/…

✳️KEEPING ACTIVE
www.bedfordsportlive.crd.co

As ever you can contact Phillippa and Stephen via phone or email
Phillippa: 07934 853907 Phillippa.martinmoranbryant@bedford.gov.uk
Stephen: 01234870061 Stephen.moon@bedford.gov.uk ... See MoreSee Less

Casual Work Covid-19 · Bedford Borough Council

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Bedford Borough Council is building a bank of casual workers, to help deliver critical services to the residents of Bedford Borough, during this very difficult and challenging time.

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Tuesday March 24th, 2020

An update from our Ward Councillors

Community Hub-
The Borough Council has established a community hub where residents can ask for assistance with tasks such as shopping or someone to talk to and where this arises residents will be matched to a volunteer from an appropriate community or faith organisation.

• Telephone: 01234 718101
• Email: covid19help@bedford.gov.uk

This is for anyone who needs assistance due to Covid-19, not just those who are particularly vulnerable.

For community volunteer groups who wish to volunteer to help via the Community Hub the email address is: covid19@bedford.gov.uk

The Borough Council has set up a webpage where members of the public can find information about the council response to Covid-19 and any impact on council services. It is at https://www.bedford.gov.uk/social-care-health-and-community/public-health/coronavirus/ and will be updated on a regular basis.

The Council will also be putting information on social media at https://www.facebook.com/bedfordboroughcouncil and https://twitter.com/BedfordTweets

We have also raised the issue with the Council that not everyone has social media or internet access to check updates so having a good network within the community to share information is vital.

Phillippa’s Facebook page can be found by searching for @GreatBarfordWard and Stephen’s by searching for @CllrStephenMoon

If there are any other ward issues of which we are not aware, please do let us know. We are still here to help and support on those as well. Most of the Council’s non-statutory committees have been suspended for the time being but certain committees such as licensing and planning are still going ahead- Stephen and Phillippa both believe that even in these strange times it is important that democracy still functions and communities still have a voice through us as their representatives.

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Monday March 23rd, 2020

Play Area Closures

The Parish Council play areas, will be closed from this evening, to minimise the spread of coronavirus.

Whilst, the playing field can still be accessed we urge people to follow the social distancing guidelines and keep at least 2 metres apart. Stay away from other people for their safety and yours. Please do not use the equipment on the playing field during the closure.

All Bedford Borough Council play areas are now also closed. ... See MoreSee Less

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Monday March 23rd, 2020

With loo rolls in short supply and more of us working from home, a general reminder to look after the village sewerage system.

Around 40,000 blockages, occur in Anglian Water’s network annually and many are caused by build ups of fats, oils, greases, waste food, sanitary items and wipes. This is the equivalent of 1 blockage every 5 minutes!

The reminder from Anglian Water is for people to only flush the 3 P's down the toilet - Pee, Poo and (Toilet) Paper. If there is no loo roll left and you are having to use kitchen towel, paper towels, industrial blue roll or wet wipes please do not flush them down the loo but dispose of them in the bin. Likewise in the kitchen, water should be the only thing going down the plughole, with Fats, Oils, and Greases being thrown in the bin (when allowed to cool first of course!)

For more information please visit - https://keepitclear.anglianwater.co.uk/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Monday March 23rd, 2020

Bedford Borough Council - Bin Collections

With the Government guidance in place especially for those classed in the “increased risk” category of severe illness from Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Council has lost a number of its waste collection staff.

To ensure the Council can continue to prioritise teams on essential duties, it has had to suspend Green Garden Waste collections from Monday 23 March.

Bulky Waste Collections also have to be suspended, but any which have already been booked up to and including Friday 27 March will be fulfilled.

The Council has also had to suspend the rural skip for bulky waste service (known as ‘Rural Bulky Waste Collections’) until further notice. The Council asks that residents do not place any items at the previously advertised locations, as they will not be collected. Residents will be informed about future rural bulky waste collection dates as soon as the Council is able to.

Further information on waste services at this time can be found at: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/social-care-health-and-community/public-health/coronavirus/

How to store your rubbish
Please see the advice below on how to store your rubbish for anyone with confirmed or possible coronavirus (Covid-19) if you are self-isolating:

Double bag all waste that contains tissues
Do not put it out for collection for at least 72 hours
Double bag: Personal waste (such as used tissues and disposable cleaning cloths) should be stored separately to other waste, put it in a rubbish bag and then put into a second bag or black sack. This should be tied and kept separate from other waste in the room/s in which you are self-isolating.

Keep waste aside for at least 72 hours: Do not put it out for collection for at least 3 days. As an example, if you have filled/tied a bag on a Monday and your collection is due on a Thursday, that bag can be put out for collection on Thursday morning. However, if you have filled/tied a bag on a Monday and your collection is due on a Wednesday, you would need to hold onto that bag until your next scheduled collection day.

Other household waste can be disposed of as normal.

This advice is based on guidance from central government, designed to prevent transmission of the virus.

Further information on waste services at this time can be found at: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/social-care-health-and-community/public-health/coronavirus/ ... See MoreSee Less

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