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CAPALC Chief executive's bulletin - 9 Jul 20
This week we notched up 100 challenging days in lockdown, and I think many of us have felt more anxious and frustrated than usual.
It's been an extremely difficult period in our national story with huge loss of life, separation from loved ones and economic and educational turmoil. It hasn't been the easiest chapter for our tier of local government either.
With that in mind, I couldn't be prouder of how... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:21 by Jon Chitty
Coronavirus (COVID-19) roundup - 9 Jul 20
Catch up on the latest data and analysis related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on our economy and society.
Headline figures
- The number of deaths involving COVID-19 registered in England and Wales in the week ending 26 June 2020 (Week 26) was 606 (6.7% of all deaths in that week). Analysis | Data
- The percentage of adults in Great Britain worried about the effect of the coronavirus... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 11:03 by Jon Chitty
British Horse Society seeking Historical Research Volunteers in the Eastern Region
Dear Parish Clerk,
My name is Charlotte and I am the Access Field Officer for the British Horse Society covering the East Region.
We are undertaking work to record legal rights, and to preserve and reinstate routes. We are currently looking to recruit Historical Research Volunteers in the Eastern Region and would be very grateful if you could share the attached poster with your parishioners who may be... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:27 by Jon Chitty
Agenda for Brampton Parish Council’s Finance Committee will be held Virtually on Wed 8 July at 5.00 pm
A meeting of the Brampton Parish Council's Finance Committee will be held Virtually on Wed 8 July at 5.00 pm by means of the Microsoft TEAMS Platform. You are summoned to attend remotely to deal with the following business:
Members of the public may attend. Please contact the Clerk for details.
AGENDA
1. To Receive Apologies.
2. Declarations of Interest
3. To receive and approve the minutes of the meeting... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 03 Jul 2020 16:55 by Jon Chitty
COVID-19 risk assessment and all the latest health and safety news
Welcome to the HSE Weekly Digest eBulletin
This week's digest contains details about a COVID-19 specific risk assessment, advice on protecting vulnerable workers during the coronavirus outbreak, as well as advice for employers and businesses in the manufacturing sector that are returning to work.
There are also links to other useful coronavirus-related guidance and details of the latest job vacancies... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 03 Jul 2020 11:13 by Jon Chitty
Reopening of Community Facilities - Gov.UK advice - 1 Jul 20
Details
Community centres, village halls, and other multi-use community facilities support a wide range of local activity. However, their communal nature also makes them places that are vulnerable to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
This guidance is for those managing multi-use community facilities to prepare for re-opening when restrictions have lifted. It signposts to relevant guidance on a range... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:17 by Jon Chitty
Brampton Parish Council’s Churchyard & Cemetery Committee - 1 Jul 20
26 Jun 2020
Dear Member
A meeting of the Brampton Parish Council's Churchyard & Cemetery Committee will be held virtually by means of the Microsoft Teams platform on Wed 1 July 2020 at 5.00 pm when your attendance is requested to deal with the following business.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND
AGENDA
Election of Chairman
Receive Apologies
Chairman's Opening Remarks
Declarations of Interest
Health &... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:53 by Jon Chitty
NALC’S latest guidance regarding Parish council meetings - 29Jun20
Local council meetings
Following the government announcement of further easing of lockdown restrictions from 4 July, as at 26 June both NALC and SLCC strongly advise local councils to continue to meet remotely, without the need for face to face contact. The government rules still state that we should all work from home if we can.
Local councils have the powers to hold public meetings remotely by using... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:11 by Jon Chitty
Daily update from GOV.UK - Coronavirus (COVID-19) 29 Jun 20
Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to councils on the re-opening of public toilets and tips
Page summary
Letter to councils on the re-opening of public toilets and tips.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
10:04am, 28 June 2020
Number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the UK
Page summary
The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the UK.
Change made
Updated figures.
Time updated
3:13pm, 28 June 2020... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:54 by Jon Chitty
Staying safe outside your home
Staying safe outside your home
Page summary
The principles you should follow to ensure that time spent outside your home is as safe as possible.
Change made
Updated to reflect newly announced guidance.
Time updated
10:08am, 24 June 2020
Posted: Thu, 25 Jun 2020 10:11 by Jon Chitty