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Suffolk Coronawatch Bulletin Overview
In the week up to May 5 there have been 144 new cases of COVID-19 in Suffolk. This is a drop of 48 cases on the previous week. The underlying rate of new weekly cases in Suffolk has risen and is now at 19.7 cases per 100,000 people. This rate is above the rates for the East of England region (19.1 / 100,000) but below England as a whole (22.6 / 100,000)…
Password tips
With so many of us spending time online, it’s more important than ever we protect our accounts….
Footpath 25 Drainage Improvement Works
Next week (w/c 10th May), Suffolk County Council Public Rights of Way Team are starting work to improve the drainage of the first 50 metres of Footpath 25 from the Coltsfoot Green end…
Take Five and research online sellers
In the rush to bag a bargain, it’s easy to forget that fake sellers, goods and offers are commonplace on social media and auction sites…
Games Area and Skate Park closed until further notice
The Parish Council has had to close the Games Area and Skate Park until further notice whilst the panelling is replaced. We’ve noticed that some of the boards are being made use of as temporary dens…
Play Area bin
The Bin in the main play area at the Recreation is regularly overfilled – please, if you see that the bin is nearly full, could you use the large combined bin just outside the play area…
Take 10 to read campaign
On May 10th at 10am, we’re calling on the nation to Take 10 and read. Research has shown that reading can be an effective way of helping people take care of their mental health and wellbeing – and it only takes 10 minutes a day to see the benefits!
NHS National Diabetes Prevention Programme – NDPP
The NDPP is a FREE behaviour change programme where people learn about, diet, physical activity and strategies to improve their overall health, all aimed at reducing their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes…
Lockdown Freedom! – poem
Poem about coming out of lockdown by Wendy Mansfield
Annual Parish Meeting
The Parish Council will not be holding the Annual Parish Meeting between 1 March and 30 June in the year 2021 – please read for more details…
Am I eligible for Covid-19 vaccine, testing and care?
The latest Message Cascaders infographic provides information for those people who are not sure if they are eligible for free Covid-19 vaccinations, testing and care…
Suffolk West Federation of WI’s Federation Annual Meeting 2021
This was definitely a first! Never let it be said that the WI would be held back by a Pandemic and a fear of technology! Delegates from all parts of West Suffolk and guests from far-flung corners of Great Britain duly logged onto Zoom in order to take part in, what was for some of us, their first virtual Federation Meeting…
Rules from 12 April 2021 – Stage two of the easing of lockdown
This infographic covers the easing of lockdown rule changes that come into effect 12 April 2021…
Statement of Persons Nominated & Notice of Poll – Wickhambrook
Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll for the elections to be held on 6 May 2021
Census 2021 – it’s not too late!
While Sunday 21 March marked the day that millions of people across England and Wales completed their census returns, for those who have not yet submitted their online or paper questionnaires or have maybe misplaced their invitation letter, it’s not too late!
Suffolk Coronavirus News – Easing of lockdown starts today
From today the Government have put into force the next phase of easing the lockdown in England…
Infographic that covers the easing of lockdown rule changes (29 March 2021)
This infographic covers the easing of lockdown rule changes that come into effect today. We hope that you are finding the infographics useful…
Suffolk Says Keep Learning campaign survey
The Suffolk Says Keep Learning campaign is going to run towards the end of the year and will be centred on encouraging people to learn new skills and hobbies..
FREE Adventure Days over Easter 2021
Please see the promotional material for the FREE Adventure Days programme which has spaces available at several venues during the Easter Break…
Recent speed data from Vehicle Activated Signs in Wickhambrook
In 2017 Wickhambrook Parish Council purchased a vehicle activated sign (VAS), which is used to collect data on vehicle speeds from seven locations in the parish – these signs don’t collect identifying information on the vehicles, simply the speeds at which they are travelling as they go past the sign…
Watch out for scams related to Census 2021
Census Day is coming! Households across the UK are currently receiving letters which include a unique 16-digit code to access the census online. Criminals may try to use this as opportunity to send phishing emails or texts…
2020 Recorder Report
I have been History Recorder since 1996 and one of my tasks is to submit an annual report about the village. In the past I have been able to use the Scene, What’s On, newspaper articles and the village website to keep up with what is going on but I am finding more and more that Facebook is the place for information, although it is very fleeting!
Vaccine Information Poster
A vaccine information poster developed by the West Suffolk Alliance for your information and to share with your contacts. The aim of this poster is to get clear information about the COVID-19 vaccine out to our communities and point people toward different resources which may be useful…
Online East Anglia Arthritis Action Groups
Join us on zoom to meet others, share hints and tips and learn about self-management techniques…
Wickhambrook United Reformed Church formally closed
On 1st February 2021, sadly, Wickhambrook United Reformed Church was formally closed. With the congregation’s agreement, this decision was taken by the Eastern Synod of the United Reformed Church…
Doorstep Covid-19 Scammer reported in Suffolk
We received a report that a Capel St Mary resident had a knock on the door on Tuesday 26th. The caller said he was from “the doctors surgery” and that he was there to give her the Covid-19 vaccination…
Beware of Covid-19 Vaccination scam emails
Beware of Covid-19 Vaccination scam emails. We have become aware of two that have been received across the County. They purport to be from the NHS, inviting you for your vaccination. We can confirm that they are bogus and that the links take you to a website that asks for financial details to pay for the vaccine…
Bogus Lockdown Grant Text Messages
Beware of these bogus text messages that state you are entitled to a grant due to the current lockdown. These texts have been sent by criminals who have created fake websites. The websites that the text links to has been created to look similar to the government website, with the same branding, layout and font choices…
Advice from the Clerk – Letter received from West Suffolk about an additional business grant
A new business grant that we are launching today for those customer facing businesses that remain open but have seen their takings severely impacted by the COVID-19 restrictions…
News from the Clerk
News about Vaccination updates, Keep Suffolk Moving, Discover Suffolk and new recycling campaign aims to get Suffolk’s recycling right…
Covid Vaccination Transport
We provide Connecting Communities, Community Transport across West Suffolk. We would just like to highlight that our service are available for anyone who is struggling to find transport in order to attend a vaccination appointment…
Wickhambrook Coronavirus Support Group
The volunteers are available to assist and support with food shopping, collection of medications or just a chat…
Pet Fraud Warning
Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic we have seen a rise in reports of fake pet sales, in particular puppies and kittens, being advertised for sale via social media and online pet sale platforms…
Covid-19 Vaccination Programme
The Covid vaccination programme will start at the end of week commencing 11 January. The GP Federation is working with 28 practices to deliver the programme for patients who can travel to one of the centres. The Federation is owned by the GP practices in Suffolk…
Coronavirus rapid testing centre opens at University of Suffolk
A new Covid-19 rapid testing centre for people without symptoms in Suffolk and which can take nearly 700 samples per day has begun operation…
NHS Suffolk – virtual community event – COVID
NHS Suffolk are hosting a virtual community event about COVID – so that your community can put their questions about the COVID-19 pandemic to a panel of experts from local health and care services and community leaders…
To Stop Fraud – Stop. Challenge. Protect.
Britain’s departure from the EU will provide criminals with an opportunity to target you with fraud and scams. Stay ahead of the criminals by always taking a moment to Stop and Challenge any requests for your personal/financial information or money…
Protect your Identity
Keep on top of your finances by regularly requesting a copy of your credit report from a credit reference agency. This will alert you to any entries you don’t recognise or fraudulent claims that may have been made in your name…
Co-option of councillor
Wickhambrook Parish Council has a vacancy for a councillor which can now be filled by co-option (no election having been requested). If you care about the area that you live or work in and the issues facing local people, you could be a councillor…
Message from Cllr John Griffiths, Leader of West Suffolk Council, to Town & Parish Councils : Business Grants
A message from the leader of West Suffolk Council… I’m writing to let you know about the latest business grants available…
Message from Mary Evans, Suffolk County and West Suffolk District Councillor
Here is a list of helpful phone numbers where you can get help and support during lockdown – do please share these number…
Suffolk County Council consultation on shaping guidance for new housing developments in suffolk
Wickhambrook Parish Council has been approached through its County Association about a Suffolk County Council consultation on shaping street guidance for new developments. This is a consultation on an update of their existing guidance on design of streets for all users. This consultation is open to all members of the public…
Suffolk Coronawatch Bulletin
Welcome to the Coronawatch Bulletin. This bulletin provides an update on the current Covid-19 situation in Suffolk along with updates on the work being carried out as part of Suffolk’s Local Outbreak Control Plan…
Fake Text re Covid-19 Test
Please be aware there are scammers at work trying to capitalise on our fears over catching Covid and our keenness to be vaccinated and a fake text is being circulated. Do not reply…
Business Support Helpline
During these unprecedented times, it’s more important than ever that you and your businesses can get to the right support as quickly as possible. That’s where the government Business Support Helpline comes in…
PCC’s proposals for the policing element of the council tax
Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore has just published his proposals for the policing element of the council tax precept for the next financial year…
Beware of Covid-19 Vaccination Scams
We are hearing reports across the Country of people being contacted out of the blue with offers of a coronavirus vaccination. The approaches have been made by text and from a recorded voice message on the telephone. Criminals are exploiting the current situation to attempt to steal personal details and your money…
If 2020 was a lager
Today (10th December) is Lager Day! But do you know if you are getting a full pint? The Weights and Measures Act 1985 controls the prescribed quantities that draught beers should be sold in, but there has always been a grey area over whether the head should be included as part of the pint…
New Job Scam
Finding a new job can be stressful, and often what looks like the dream role may in fact be a scam. If you’re asked to make an up-front payment for DBS checks, CV writing or improvement services, training programs or job applications, Take Five…
DPD Delivery Scam
We’ve received numerous reports of fake DPD emails, all of which suggest that you have missed a delivery…