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Codsall & Bilbrook History Society

We are planning to restart our talks in Codsall Village Hall in October. In the meantime please visit our new website at www.codsallhistory.org

There are a lot of changes taking place in the area at present. This is an ideal opportunity for any keen photographers to record these developments and we will be able to add them to our picture gallery. We would like the website to provide the means of sharing memories of life in our region, from schooldays to interesting jobs and hobbies.

Visit the website for contact details.

Is there anyone out there who is interested in recording the names of our roads and why they have been given that name?

Judy Davies (Chairman)

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Council News   

  • Public consultation for new ward boundaries closes on 02 August 2021.
    The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) has announced that it is minded to recommend that the council should have 41 councillors in the future. They are now drawing up a new pattern of wards to accommodate 41 councillors and asking local people and organisations for their help to draw up the new ward boundaries across South Staffordshire District Council.

Please share this information on the Boundary Review and the Commissions dedicated consultation section on its website https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/27826, to local people and organisations. The Commission also has a dedicated section on its website to keep you up to date as the review progresses.  

This stage of the consultation closes on 02 August 2021.  

The Council is also responsible for producing a Warding Pattern Submission to the LGBCE, which is being led by Members through the Your Council Challenge Panel.   

  • Council Job Vacancies 

Why not join our fantastic team; apply today!  

  • Next week’s Council Committee meetings 
  • There are no public meetings week commencing 26 July 2021 

Members of the public can virtually attend meetings via Microsoft Teams – a link can be found in  the news section at the bottom of the Council’s website.   

  • South Staffordshire Community Safety Partnership 

South Staffordshire Neighbourhood Policing Team, throughout the Euros 2021, has been visiting high risk victims at least once a week to offer support and reassurance; South Staffordshire Council has promoted a social media campaign, led by Cannock Chase Council,  entitled “Show Domestic Abuse the Red Card” explaining that there will be consequences to perpetrators of domestic abuse and New Era, the service provider supporting victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse, has worked closely with Staffordshire Police, housing providers, social care, GPs and other support services to assist victims and guide them through some challenging circumstances.     

Staffordshire Police figures are showing the year-to-date comparison for the month of 15th June to 15th July as 93 recorded incidents in 2021 compared to 143 in 2020 showing a 35% reduction. This reduction is partly due to the proactivity of the Community Safety Partnership to work together through co-ordinated activities supporting not only high-risk victims but repeat victims too.  Proactive policing means that perpetrators are also visited, if required, to reinforce the message that domestic abuse will not be accepted in South Staffordshire!  
 

  • Wombourne Leisure Centre – Toning Suite   

Wombourne Leisure Centre have recently relocated the toning suite which now sits within a more central location, in easy view of centre users which will help to promote the facility.    

The relocation has included a newly redecorated and refurbished facility, new flooring and has proven a real success with lots of positive feedback from toning members and users.    

In addition to this work, the leisure centre are introducing a new ‘wellbeing room’ which will be bespoke for wellbeing classes such as tai chi, yoga and pilates and which will be located at the far end of the centre in a quiet and relaxing area of the centre.    

Well done Nat and the Wombourne team!   

  • Summer Holiday Swimming  

Our Leisure Centres are pleased to be offering a good variety of swimming sessions over the summer. Customers must arrive swim-ready, however, changing rooms and showers will be available at the end of each swim. Please click on this link for further information on the Summer Holiday Swim.    

  • The Space Scheme – Discounts for children this summer  

We will be providing reduced access for 8-17 year olds during the summer with discounts on 3G pitches, public swimming sessions and Active youth gym sessions. Please click on this link for further information on the Space Scheme.   

  • Changes to Leisure Centre Protocols 

After the latest announcement form the Government confirming that restrictions are easing, we wanted to clarify safety protocols going forward for the leisure centres.   

Although many rules will be removed from Monday 19 July, based on best practice there remains basic safety measures in place.     

Although we are delighted to be able to increase provisions and access, and finally return to some normality; we equally want to take a sensible approach to resuming services and ensure that our staff and customers continue to feel safe when visiting us and have an enjoyable experience.   

The following safety measures will remain in place:  

  • Sanitise hands on arrival  
  • We advise you to keep your distance from other users  
  • Face Masks – will continue to be provide and promote best practice e.g., wear indoors where any situation is crowded, or people are close together. As we continue to see rising infection rates, we would encourage everyone to continue to follow best practice.   
  • One-way systems through the centre will remain in place to help reduce congestion     

Please click here to visit our website to familiarise yourself with additional measures in place within each of our facility areas.   

Information and Resources
Please note: A Helpful Resources webpage on the Councils Website is coming soon. The Council News Round Up will then briefly update you on new resources that have been added to the webpage each week.   

  • Will you help us to save water? An Important Message from Severn Trent Water

With the onset of the school holidays, with more people at home and the exceptionally high temperatures we’re experiencing – demand for water in the Midlands has increased sharply this week. There has been a huge spike in usage with customers, on average, using up to 40 percent more water each day.    

The good news is that our reservoir levels are healthy, and we currently have enough raw water. Our water treatment plants are working at their maximum and our teams are working around the clock, but water is still being used faster than we can treat and pump it to everyone’s homes.  We’re continuing to increase the amount of water we can treat and put into supply and are trying to reduce customer demand to ensure we avoid supply issues.    

We’re asking everyone to play their part by reducing the amount of water they use for the next few days and help us to keep the taps running for everyone.  Please could you encourage everyone… 

  • to not use hoses to water gardens, municipal parks and other outside areas for the next few days 
  • to not wash vehicles unless it is essential, e.g. for reasons of essential hygiene  
  • to encourage others to be more water conscious 

The basic message is simple: there is sufficient water for everyone if we all do our bit by minimising the use of water hungry gadgets like sprinklers and pressure washers.    

  • Staffordshire Youth Awards 

Sporting Communities CIC are hosting their first ever Staffordshire Youth Awards in October. The event celebrates the achievements and challenges young people have experienced over the past 18 months. This is an opportunity to draw out all those inspiring stories of individual courage and sacrifice which young people often experience but are unseen and rarely recognised for.   

There are several categories and the closing date to nominate a young person in Staffordshire is 7th September 2021. Anyone can nominate a young person.   

  • 20 FAMILY THINGS TO DO IN STAFFORDSHIRE FOR THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS 

Spectacular light shows, cinema under the stars, hunting for dinosaurs, top national attractions and beautiful open spaces – there’s plenty for the family to enjoy in Staffordshire this summer!  

Philip White, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member responsible for tourism at Staffordshire County Council, is urging families to opt for a staycation this summer and explore the county’s amazing attractions and countryside.  

He said: “Whether it’s the thrills of our theme parks, visits to our national attractions or day trips to our wonderful countryside and parks, we have something for everyone.  

“With a Staffordshire staycation, not only do you get the chance to explore our amazing attractions but you’ll also be supporting local businesses after what has been a tough trading year for them.    

“It’s also important to remember that some attractions may still have restrictions in place and need to be booked in advance, so please visit their websites and Facebook pages for details before visiting.”  

For more information please contact Richard Swancott on 07468 468729 or email richard.swancott@staffordshire.gov.uk  

  • National Lottery Funding  

The National Lottery Community Fund is offering grants between £300 and £2,500 to help smaller community groups fund projects that bring people together and tackle loneliness.  Organisations need to have an income of less than £50,000 and applications need to be made by 6 August.    

 Please click here for further information on this grant scheme.   

COVID-19 Update  

  • Covid 19 Update 

On 19 July, most legal restrictions will end, removing social distancing and social contact restrictions and enabling remaining businesses to reopen. From 19th July: 

  • No restrictions on numbers attending life events such as weddings, parties etc., and the ban on singing and dancing will be lifted.  
  • All remaining premises, including night clubs, can reopen. 
  • All legal limits on social distancing will be lifted. 
  • BUT Covid-19 is not over!  

The success of the vaccination rollout has paved the way for the safe and gradual lifting of restrictions. But no vaccine is 100% effective and, like all viruses, Covid-19 can mutate.   

As further restrictions are lifted, there will sadly be more cases, hospitalisations and deaths.  

Step 4 does not mark the end of the need for caution and restraint.   

At Step 4, while many of the legal restrictions that the Government has imposed through the pandemic will be lifted, cautious guidance will remain making it clear this is not yet a return to normal.   

While cases are high and rising, everybody needs to continue to act carefully and remain cautious.   

  • Ongoing key protections to be kept in place  
  • Symptomatic testing and targeted asymptomatic testing in education, high risk workplaces and to help people manage their personal risk 
  • Isolating when positive or when contacted by NHS Test and Trace  
  • Border quarantine: for all arriving from red list countries, and for those people arriving from amber list countries, other than those UK residents fully vaccinated in the UK vaccine programme.
  • Guidance to protect yourself 
  • Whilst Government is no longer instructing people to work from home if they can, Government expects and recommends a gradual return over the summer. 
  • Government expects and recommends people wear face coverings in crowded areas such as busy public transport. 
  • Fresh air is key! Meet outside when you can; plenty of ventilation when meeting indoors. 
  • Minimising the number, proximity and duration of social contacts.

Remember! Hands, Face, Space and Fresh Air!  

  • Vaccination 

Please continue to encourage people to have their vaccination, particularly the 18-25 year olds and the over 40s. 

This link contains details of the walk-in vaccinations for this week and the upcoming weekend in Staffordshire and details of how you can book your vaccination if you can’t get to a walk-in clinic.    

  • Covid-19 Asymptomatic testing options 

Asymptomatic residents are encouraged to test at least twice a week. If you test positive, please isolate for 10 days. There are three options available, of which are all free: 

  • South Staffordshire’s semi-permanent Covid-19 Community Testing site is Wombourne Library.  
  • Further updates on daily pop-up testing sites all around South Staffordshire can be found on South Staffordshire Councils Facebook page. 

Please note: Anyone with symptoms should not attend and instead book a PCR test online here. 

  • Lateral flow testing Guidance  

The Government has published step-by-step guides on how to do a rapid, lateral flow test at home. The guides include video demonstrations of how to carry out the test for yourself or a child as well as information on how to read and report the result.  

Click here for guidance on Lateral Flow Tests and a video demonstrating how to do one. 

Click here to follow step by step instructions on using a lateral flow test kit – nose only test.  

Click here to follow step by step instructions on how to do a nose and throat lateral flow test. 

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Council News

  • Public consultation for new ward boundaries closes on 02 August 2021.
    The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) has announced that it is minded to recommend that the council should have 41 councillors in the future. They are now drawing up a new pattern of wards to accommodate 41 councillors and asking local people and organisations for their help to draw up the new ward boundaries across South Staffordshire District Council. 

Please share this information on the Boundary Review and the Commissions dedicated consultation section on its website https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/27826, to local people and organisations. The Commission also has a dedicated section on its website to keep you up to date as the review progresses.

This stage of the consultation closes on 02 August 2021.

The Council is also responsible for producing a Warding Pattern Submission to the LGBCE, which is being led by Members through the Your Council Challenge Panel.

  • Council Job Vacancies

Why not join our fantastic team; apply today!

  • Next week’s Council Committee meetings
    • Planning Committee – Tuesday, 20 July 2021 – 6.30 pm – Council Chamber
    • Standards & Resources Committee – Thursday 22 July 2021 – Council Chamber

Members of the public can virtually attend meetings via Microsoft Teams – a link can be found in    the news section at the bottom of the Council’s website. 

Leisure News

  • Holiday Activities and Food Scheme

South Staffordshire Council has been allocated funding through Staffordshire County Council to provide children in receipt of free school meals with free access to the school holiday activity camps with a free food parcel. Eligible families should contact their child’s school to request details. 

  • The Space Scheme

As part of The Space Scheme, funded by the office of Police and Crime Commissioner, South Staffs leisure centres are providing local children with subsidised access to a range of Active Youth gym sessions, and 3G pitch.  Additional funding recently awarded will go towards subsidising swimming for children throughout the summer.

  • CHANGES TO LEISURE CENTRE PROTOCOLS COMMENCING 19 JULY 2021

After the latest announcement form the Government confirming that restrictions are easing, we wanted to clarify safety protocols going forward for the leisure centres.

Although many rules will be removed from Monday 19 July, based on best practice there remains basic safety measures in place.

Although we are delighted to be able to increase provisions and access, and finally return to some normality; we equally want to take a sensible approach to resuming services and ensure that our staff and customers continue to feel safe when visiting us and have an enjoyable experience.

The following safety measures will remain in place:

  • Sanitise hands on arrival
  • We advise you to keep your distance from other users
  • Face masks are not essential however customers and staff are welcome to wear face coverings
  • One-way systems through the centre will remain in place to help reduce congestion

Please click here to visit our website to familiarise yourself with additional measures in place within each of our facility areas.

 Information and Resources
Please note: A Helpful Resources webpage on the Councils Website is coming soon. The Council News Round Up will then briefly update you on new resources that have been added to the webpage each week.

  • Think 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk – A Message from the NHS 

Earlier this year, NHS England announced that they are expecting an increase in childhood respiratory illnesses in children, especially babies, who have not had chance to build a strong immunity due to social distancing.   We are encouraging parents to stock up their medicine cabinets and be prepared to treat minor symptoms and illnesses at home. A&E departments are increasingly busy; patients are being urged not to turn up at A&E unless their child’s symptoms are life threatening.  Please click her for further NHS information on how to care for child through colds, coughs and ear infections.

When to seek help

  • If your child has a sore throat for more than 4 days, a high temperature and is generally unwell, contact your GP or call 111.
  • If they’re unable to swallow fluids or saliva or have any difficulty breathing, go to A&E or call 999 immediately as they may need urgent treatment in hospital.
  • If your child’s symptoms worsen, contact your health visitor, GP or call 111.

Please click the links below to watch short videos on how to care for your child:

  • Voluntary Magistrate Positions

Are you interested in becoming a Magistrate in Staffordshire? Do you want to find out more?

  • Memory Walk

Compton Care are organising this event and the aim is that individuals, families and friends can spend time reflecting and remembering loved ones in a breath-taking setting.

Whether you have a connection to Compton or whether you just want to take part in the event as you missed the opportunity to pay your last respects to someone special through lockdown, Compton Care hope that this event gives you the opportunity to take part in something really special.

Date:                    Sunday 19th September 2021

Location:              Chillington Hall, WV8 1RE

Start time:            11:00am

  • IRONMAN 70.3 – Sunday 18th July

Delivering an event which is safe and enjoyable for everyone has remained a priority throughout the planning stages. All the planning for the event has been led by the IRONMAN organisation alongside local councils, police, fire and emergency services and all within the latest public health guidelines.

You can learn more about IRONMAN 70.3 STAFFORDSHIRE, including how to check out those all-important route and road access guides – at the official IRONMAN website. www.ironman.com/im703-staffordshire

  • Safe and Sound

Safe+Sound is aimed at Year 5 and Year 6 pupils, but also very good bitesize information for parents and carers. The themes this week were:

  • Water Safety – Staffordshire Police
  • Enjoying the Countryside Safely – Peak District National Park
  • Stay Safe in the Station – Network Rail
  • Water Safety – Stoke-on-Trent City Council
  • Electrical Safety – Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service
  • The Countryside Code – Natural England
  • T-shirt Challenge – Time4Sport

Please follow the link to watch all programmes. 

COVID-19 Update

  • Covid 19 Update

On 19 July, most legal restrictions will end, removing social distancing and social contact restrictions and enabling remaining businesses to reopen. From 19th July:

  • No restrictions on numbers attending life events such as weddings, parties etc., and the ban on singing and dancing will be lifted.
  • All remaining premises, including night clubs, can reopen.
  • All legal limits on social distancing will be lifted. 
  • BUT Covid-19 is not over!

The success of the vaccination rollout has paved the way for the safe and gradual lifting of restrictions. But no vaccine is 100% effective and, like all viruses, Covid-19 can mutate.

As further restrictions are lifted, there will sadly be more cases, hospitalisations and deaths.

Step 4 does not mark the end of the need for caution and restraint.

At Step 4, while many of the legal restrictions that the Government has imposed through the pandemic will be lifted, cautious guidance will remain making it clear this is not yet a return to normal.

While cases are high and rising, everybody needs to continue to act carefully and remain cautious.

  • Ongoing key protections to be kept in place
  • Symptomatic testing and targeted asymptomatic testing in education, high risk workplaces and to help people manage their personal risk
  • Isolating when positive or when contacted by NHS Test and Trace
  • Border quarantine: for all arriving from red list countries, and for those people arriving from amber list countries, other than those UK residents fully vaccinated in the UK vaccine programme.
  • Guidance to protect yourself
  • Whilst Government is no longer instructing people to work from home if they can, Government expects and recommends a gradual return over the summer.
  • Government expects and recommends people wear face coverings in crowded areas such as busy public transport.
  • Fresh air is key! Meet outside when you can; plenty of ventilation when meeting indoors.
  • Minimising the number, proximity and duration of social contacts.

Remember! Hands, Face, Space and Fresh Air!

  • Vaccination

Please continue to encourage people to have their vaccination, particularly the 18-25 year olds and the over 40s.

This link contains details of the walk-in vaccinations for this week and the upcoming weekend in Staffordshire and details of how you can book your vaccination if you can’t get to a walk-in clinic.  

  • Covid-19 Asymptomatic testing options

Asymptomatic residents are encouraged to test at least twice a week. If you test positive, please isolate for 10 days. There are three options available, of which are all free:

Please note: Anyone with symptoms should not attend and instead book a PCR test online here.

  • Lateral flow testing Guidance

The Government has published step-by-step guides on how to do a rapid, lateral flow test at home. The guides include video demonstrations of how to carry out the test for yourself or a child as well as information on how to read and report the result.

Click here for guidance on Lateral Flow Tests and a video demonstrating how to do one.

Click here to follow step by step instructions on using a lateral flow test kit – nose only test.

Click here to follow step by step instructions on how to do a nose and throat lateral flow test.

Children’s summer holiday active camps

South Staffordshire Council’s (SSC) leisure centres are providing children’s summer holiday active camps which will be running from Monday 2 August – Friday 27 August,  Weekdays, 8.30am-3.30pm  The camps are for children aged 5-14 years old and will take place within our leisure centres at Cheslyn Hay, Codsall, Penkridge and Wombourne.  Full details can be found at https://www.aspire-sports.co.uk/active-camps

As an addition to the activity camps, SSC will be running another scheme alongside called HAF – ‘Holiday Activities and Food’.  This is a government initiative and SSC have been successful in their bid for funding to provide children in receipt of free schools meals with access to free holiday camps with a food bag included.  Staffordshire County Council has been issuing letters to eligible families and contacting local schools within each of the parishes with letters to issue to those children eligible for the free places to make sure that all children and parents are aware of the scheme and free places available.  Places are however limited and are being issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Council News

  • Public consultation for new ward boundaries closes on 02 August 2021.
    The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) has announced that it is minded to recommend that the council should have 41 councillors in the future. They are now drawing up a new pattern of wards to accommodate 41 councillors and asking local people and organisations for their help to draw up the new ward boundaries across South Staffordshire District Council. 

Please share this information on the Boundary Review and the Commissions dedicated consultation section on its website https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/27826, to local people and organisations. The Commission also has a dedicated section on its website to keep you up to date as the review progresses.

This stage of the consultation closes on 02 August 2021.

The Council is also responsible for producing a Warding Pattern Submission to the LGBCE, which is being led by Members through the Your Council Challenge Panel.

  • South Staffordshire Community Safety Partnership (SSCSP)

Th SSCSP has been working proactively through the challenging circumstances of the pandemic to reduce crime, anti-social behaviour, and domestic abuse. Intelligence-led policing and collaborative

working has led to delivering the right kind of proactivity in respect of tackling cross border criminality, which is a particular threat to South Staffordshire and to tackling anti-social behaviour.

Victims of domestic abuse are supported through the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) which is led by Staffordshire Police’s Vulnerability Coordinator. This very robust review process has made a huge impact for some of the most vulnerable victims.

Working with specially trained Independent Advisors through New Era (the support service for victims of domestic abuse), the partnership is challenging decision making, which has resulted in less incidents and a better quality of service for victims.

SSCSP cares about our communities and by working together is making an impact.

Serious Acquisitive Crime (burglary and vehicle crime) in South Staffordshire is down by -8% comparing this year’s figures to last year’s.  With all localities showing a reduction in crimes recorded.

  • Burglary Residentials        41% down (15 recorded crimes)
  • Burglary Business              12% down (6 recorded crimes)
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle     35% down
  • Theft from Motor Vehicle 2% down (47 recorded crimes)
  • Anti-social Behaviour        20% down (153 recorded incidents)
  • Domestic Abuse                  25% down (104 recorded incidents)

For more information on the work of the SSCSP please email communitysafety@sstaffs.gov.uk or call 01902 696530.

  • Council Job Vacancies

Why not join our fantastic team; apply today!

  • Next week’s Council Committee meetings

Members of the public can virtually attend meetings via Microsoft Teams – a link can be found in the news section at the bottom of the Council’s website. 

Leisure News

  • Summer School Holiday Active Camps

This summer, the leisure centres will be providing school holiday activity camps which will be delivered by Aspire Sports. Whilst places at the activity camps can be purchased, there will be free places for children in receipt of free school meals which will also include a free food parcel.

The camps will be running weekdays from 2 – 27 August, 8.30-3.30pm for children aged 5-14 years.

Aspire Sports have all Covid-19 secure measures in place including temperature checks on arrival, contactless signing in and out, regular cleaning of equipment and a deep clean at the end of each day. They will utilise outside spaces where possible, and staff will be lateral flow tested twice per week. Book or find out more information here. 

  • Welcome back to the good times in South Staffordshire

We have been working hard to promote businesses and public spaces re-opening in the district and have commissioned a video highlighting the amazing things South Staffordshire has to offer.

Many of our tourism and hospitality businesses are open to leisure visitors and cannot wait to greet you with the warmest of welcomes.

Right now, you can visit outdoor and indoor attractions, shops, museums, cinemas and theatres; stay in hotels, B&B’s, self-catering accommodation and campsites and eat out at pubs, cafes and restaurants, or simply enjoy a picnic in our beautiful parks.

Have a look at our exciting things to do video and plan your next amazing day out right on your doorstep!

Click here to watch a video and plan your next amazing day out right on your doorstep!

 Information and Resources
Please note: A Helpful Resources webpage on the Councils Website is coming soon. The Council News Round Up will then briefly update you on new resources that have been added to the webpage each week. 

  • Community Engagement – Mental Health

Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust are undertaking a largescale transformation plan and exploring services in local communities and are inviting residents to become co-producers’ in the development of the new Mental Health Services and you can be involved as much or as little as you would like.

Whether you regularly use Mental Health Services, have used them in the past, or want to share experiences on behalf of a loved one, we would love to hear from you.

This is a great opportunity for residents to have their voice heard and make a positive impact on the development and commissioning of new Mental Health Services in their local area.

if you are interested or would like further information; please contact:

  • Protect yourself from ‘Delivery Text’ scams

If you have a habit of ordering stuff online, you’re probably no stranger to a “your parcel has been delivered” text. That’s why they’re a good way for scammers to hook unsuspecting people in and three in five of people have had fake delivery company texts over the past year.

The messages often contain a link that brings you to a scam website which collects information about you and your bank account.

There are things you can do to make sure you’re not one of the unlucky ones:

  • Take precautions – quite simply, don’t click links in texts.
  • Report it – you can do this by forwarding the text to 7726, the network operator.
  • Contact your bank – if you’ve clicked the link and sent money before you realised it was a scam. The bank may be able to help you recover and money taken. 
  • Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.

Many people are struggling with their mental health and thinking of suicide.  Brighter Futures in partnership with Together for Health are running a campaign to raise awareness around suicide and prevention (#talksuicide campaign).

This is a FREE 90-minute online session delivered by Support Staffordshire, funded by Health Education England. Do you work with or support vulnerable people? Do you ever have concerns but are not really sure what they mean? Do you know how to support them? This training is open to all. Anyone who has contact with those most in need in our communities is welcome to attend.

  • Supportive Communities Training

Do you support people in our communities? You may find these training sessions useful as they cover the basic elements of:

  • How to effectively search for services to signpost the individuals you are supporting
  • What to do if you are worried that someone is at risk of or experiencing abuse or harm
  • How to help someone find simple, affordable and useful items of daily living equipment and technology.

 COVID-19 Update

Cases are continuing to increase and whilst currently hospital admissions remain stable these are expected to rise over the next few weeks.

Unlocking the next stage on the Roadmap i.e. lifting most of the restrictions is now dependent on the Government being able to assess the following:

  • The vaccine deployment programme is continuing successfully
  • Evidence continues to show vaccines are effective in reducing hospitalisations and deaths
  • Infection rates do not risk a surge in hospitalisations that would overwhelm the NHS
  • Assessment of the risks is not fundamentally changed by new variants of concern 

The rise in cases is predominantly with the 17-25 age group; please encourage young people to get regular testing and have their vaccination to prevent passing the virus onto older relatives.

The vaccination programme is now open to anyone aged 18+. Anyone who is eligible is being urged to book their vaccine as soon as possible.

Vaccination uptake has slowed down for those aged 40+, so we need to remind people in the older age group about the importance of the vaccine.

This link contains details of the walk-in vaccinations for this week and the upcoming weekend in Staffordshire and details of how you can book your vaccination if you can’t get to a walk-in clinic.

  • Euro 20

Well done England on getting through to the finals to be played on 11 July.  Let’s enjoy the match responsibly so that we can all enjoy summer without lockdown restrictions.

It’s safest to meet friends outside in the fresh air where COVID-19 particles are blown away.

However, if you’re heading out to watch the Match. Don’t forget to check in. Download the NHS app to check in and help to stop the spread.

Remember! Hands, Face, Space and Fresh Air! 

  • Covid-19 Asymptomatic testing options

Asymptomatic residents are encouraged to test at least twice a week. If you test positive, please isolate for 10 days. There are three options available, of which are all free:

Please note: Anyone with symptoms should not attend and instead book a PCR test online here.

  • Lateral flow testing Guidance

The Government has published step-by-step guides on how to do a rapid, lateral flow test at home. The guides include video demonstrations of how to carry out the test for yourself or a child as well as information on how to read and report the result.

Click here for guidance on Lateral Flow Tests and a video demonstrating how to do one.

Click here to follow step by step instructions on using a lateral flow test kit – nose only test.

Click here to follow step by step instructions on how to do a nose and throat lateral flow test.

Codsall Community Arts Festival

It’s a date!   Codsall Community Arts Festival is very pleased to announce that the next festival will take place between Monday 28th March and Saturday 9th April 2022. You may have noticed that this is slightly shorter than usual but nonetheless, you will find it packed with all your favourite events including Codsall Dramatic Society’s latest production.

It is not yet possible to be specific about the actual events because details are still being finalised but many of the acts are carried forward from 2020. Once contracts have been signed information will be passed on through local magazines, the website and Facebook.

Codsall Festival would like to reassure everyone that all events will be strictly compliant with covid regulations and advice of the time.

www.codsallartsfestival.org.uk e: codsallartsfestival@gmail.com

t: 07852 200421 f: codsallarts

Registered Charity 1127064

 

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