Friday 24 July 2020

Latest news from Uttlesford District Council: Face coverings, leisure centres set to reopen + more

 

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Face coverings protect others

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From today (24 July) you must to wear a face covering by law in the following settings:

  • shops
  • supermarkets
  • indoor shopping centres
  • public transport
  • banks, building societies, and post offices 
  • transport hubs (such as airports, stations and terminals)

Face coverings will not be mandatory for anyone under the age of 11, those with disabilities or certain health conditions, such as respiratory or cognitive impairments.

Face coverings: when to wear one and how to make your own


Latest message from Cllr John Lodge, Leader of Uttlesford District Council


Leisure centres set to reopen

romeeraWith the lifting of lockdown restrictions, there will be a phased reopening of the three leisure centres in the district.

Great Dunmow Leisure Centre and Lord Butler Leisure Centre will be reopening on Monday 27 July on reduced opening hours.

Mountfitchet Romeera Leisure Centre will be reopening on reduced opening hours on Monday 10 August. A phased reopening is planned for services in the centres over the next few months.

For further details, please check the 1Life page for each centre:


GTTCShop local, shop safe

Please support our retailers by shopping local and safely – maintain social distancing at all times, wear a face covering, and follow the signage that is in place to protect you and others.

Advice for shoppers – how to stay safe while out shopping, where to park and getting further updates as new businesses open up

Advice for businesses – which businesses can open, when you can open and how to work safely.


Survey: have your say on temporary road closures in Saffron Walden

EHThe Saffron Walden Business Improvement District is asking for people's views on the closure of the Market Square to traffic during the pandemic.

There are only a few questions so it should not take long to complete.


Thinking of starting a food business from your home?

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Please remember that you must register your business at least 28 days before you start trading.

Food premises registration is a legal requirement, and failure to do so could result in legal proceedings. There is no fee for registration.

You can register online or print a registration form on our website.


Libraries update

booksA further seven libraries are now open, including Thaxted.

Please note, the number of customers allowed in a library at any one time will be reduced to help people stay safe. Time spent in the library will also be limited.

You can find out more information about our safety measures or watch a video on what to expect.


Cut your energy costs

EESThe Essex Energy Switch, a countywide initiative designed to help residents reduce their gas and electricity bills, saved an average of £258 for each of the 1,644 households who took part when the scheme ran earlier this year.

In October the cycle starts again, when energy companies will once again bid at an auction to see who can offer the lowest energy tariff to households who have signed up.

You can register any time from 4 August until 5 October.

Find out more


It's competition time!

plastic free julyLove Essex is giving away a plastic-free picnic hamper to one lucky winner that has signed the Essex Plastic Pledge this month.

If you haven't already signed up, click here and take the pledge!

The competition closes at midnight on 31 July – T&Cs apply.


Summer Holiday activity camp

Essex Boys And Girls Clubs will be running an activity camp for 5 to 13 year olds in Uttlesford every day (Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm) of the summer holidays.

The programme will take place in three locations:

  • Monday and Tuesday at Newport Youth Club
  • Wednesday and Thursday at Thaxted Youth Club
  • Friday at Sampfords Youth Club

The day consist of a range of fun activities and lunch.

For more information, email Rebecca on rebeccas@essexboysandgirlsclubs.org.

Book a place


Click & Collect activity packs

C&CSaffron Walden Museum's next click and collect activity pack "Romans going Potty!" is now available to buy online.

This week become a museum conservator and rebuild a Roman pot from a real pot sherd, make a mosaic and a Roman coin stamp.

Book yours online

Pack collection is from Wednesday 29 July. Email cpratt@uttlesford.gov.uk to arrange your collection.


Looking after your mental health

EMMIt is important that we all take a little extra care to look after our mental health.

With many feeling worried, anxious or isolated during these challenging times, Every Mind Matters highlights that there are lots of things we can all do to look after our mental wellbeing and help others to prevent any concerns they have from becoming serious issues.


Protect yourself and others

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Handwashing plays a key role in protecting yourself and others from coronavirus.

  • Wash your hands more often
  • Use soap and water for 20 seconds
  • Or use hand sanitiser

How to wash your hands


Stay alert to stay safe

We can all help control the virus if we all stay alert. This means you must:

  • stay at home as much as possible
  • work from home if you can
  • limit contact with other people
  • keep your distance if you go out (2 metres apart where possible)
  • wash your hands regularly

Do not leave home if you or anyone in your household has symptoms.

FAQs: what you can and cannot

Latest NHS advice


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For information on Uttlesford District Council services, go to: www.uttlesford.gov.uk/coronavirus


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Wednesday 8 July 2020

Closure of Radwinter Road, Ashdon Road, Golden Lane, Ashdon

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Radwinter Road, Ashdon Road, Golden Lane, Ashdon

Please click on the following link https://one.network/?tm=117754850 to find details of the intended closure of Radwinter Road, Ashdon Road, Golden Lane, due to commence on 10th July 2020 for 2 days. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while Gigaclear Limited undertakes Installation of fibre optic cables in the area for fibre optic broadband.

Essex Streetworks Team

Highways

Ringway Jacobs | Essex County Council

3rd Floor, Seax House, Market Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1QH

Website: http://www.essex.gov.uk/highways

 

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