Parish Council News and Clerk Reports…
Scams, Test & Trace and Unemployment Training
Please be aware that Suffolk Trading Standards are warning people to be on the alert for cheats and fraudsters. This is Scams Awareness fortnight. Criminals are taking advantage of the current pandemic to scam people out of their money…
Parish Council emails are being targeted by scammers
If you receive an email from a colleague in the Parish Council, requesting you to buy iTunes vouchers, please delete it. Contact that colleague by telephone and advise them that their account may have been compromised…
Signage Resource Packs from West Suffolk Council
West Suffolk Council has created a resource pack for anyone to use to download signage, and also have floor stickers available – and if you have any concerns in regards to highways and the ability to safely social distance or require any printed local signs, please do contact the Council’s customer services team…
Improving Suffolk’s wellbeing and mental health with a simple ‘thank you’
A new, colourful way for people across Suffolk to show their appreciation for others, is underway in Suffolk. Suffolk Says Thanks recognises the small acts of kindness taking place across the county in response to the coronavirus pandemic…
2020 Recipient of the Alf Hicks Biscuit Barrel Award
The 2020 award went to Roger Merry and although the Parish Council was not able to make the presentation at the Parish Meeting this year, here is a lovely photo of Roger having received the Biscuit Barrel from the Chair, John Barton, over the garden fence (all social distancing guidelines were observed!!).
Suffolk Virtual Care Response
National and local evidence shows a drop in the number of people accessing mental health services during the coronavirus outbreak. It is important that Suffolk people know that help is available all day, every day…
First response mental health service
National and local evidence shows a drop in the number of people accessing mental health services during the coronavirus outbreak. It is important that Suffolk people know that help is available all day, every day…
Residents of Suffolk asked to return their unused community equipment
Staff at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT) are urging local people to return their unused NHS community equipment, to support their local services in this pressured time. The equipment in question includes items such as crutches, walking frames and hoists, specialised cushions and particularly beds and air/pressure mattresses…
COVID-19 testing in Suffolk – Care Homes
A new online portal that makes it easy for care homes to arrange deliveries of coronavirus test kits has been launched by the government…
Household Recycling Centres in Suffolk Re-opening
The household recycling centres in Suffolk will be opening on Thursday this week – but you will have to pre-book your visit. This appointment-only system is necessary to help reduce traffic disruption and queueing on roads around the sites and help manage additional demand on the waste sites…
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