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1st September 2021

CLIMATE CHANGE – AIR TRAVEL v STAYING LOCAL

One return flight from London to the Middle East uses 3 tonnes of CO2. This is well above the sustainable average of 2.3 tonnes of CO2 a year which we should all be aiming for. By reducing the number of flights we take now, maybe our children and grand-children will still be able to fly to enjoy the world like we have done

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As we begin to make plans for when lockdown is lifted, travel is at the top of many peoples list. 

This year has taught us the importance of local. Whether that is connecting more with your neighbours, shopping locally or exploring the parks, woodlands and other open spaces within a walking distance from your house. 

Can we incorporate this while still having the excitement of a holiday abroad? The answer is yes!

“Building back better” – Think about holidaying in the UK:

  • Visit Britain has lots of fab tips on the best places to go in Britain.
  • Walking Holidays UK offer great trips across England Scotland and Wales.
  • Flight Free UK have great resources including a podcast focusing on how people have adapted to a flight free lifestyle and how you can too. 
27th August 2021

I have spoken with the Planning Officer - Alison Tichford this afternoon - Thursday 26th August 2021.

With respect to a set of amended drawings - published 7th July 2021, Alison has agreed to issue an invitation for the Parish Council to review and comment.  Follow:- https://pa.shropshire.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=QRZ8UKTDMJG00 to view the drawings.

I explained to Alison that we can arrange a meeting, with planning matters for consideration on the agenda, on Monday 6th September 2021 and would it be in order for us to potentially submit an additional response relating to the above application should Council decide.  She is happy to hear from us within 14 days of the consultation notice - see file section below.

Shaun Jones, Locum Clerk to Bayston Hill Parish Council.

27th August 2021

A casual vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Cllr Emma Plover on 24 August 2021.

The rule allows that 10 electors may request an election to fill the vacancy.  That request must be made to the Returning Officer by 17 September 2021.

If no election is called, the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

The Returning Officer's address is :

Electoral Services, Shropshire Council

The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND

Tel 0345 678 9015

The Notice of Vacancy may be viewed by clicking on the link below

26th August 2021

Healthwatch Shropshire highlights successes during challenging year

 

Healthwatch Shropshire played a vital role during the past year in keeping the public updated about the Covid 19 pandemic and the constant changes during the early days and weeks of the vaccination programme. Its recently-published Annual Report 2020-21, highlights the charity’s successes as the team continued to listen to people’s experiences of health and social care services during this challenging time and shared the information with decision-makers.

 

During the year, Healthwatch Shropshire published 11 reports, based on information gathered through surveys and online focus groups, that included 139 findings and 40 recommendations for improvement.

 

The reports covered a range of issues including the impact of lockdown on access to services and general wellbeing; families’ experiences of end of life and palliative care of a loved one; and mothers’ experiences of mental health services during pregnancy and the first year of a child’s life. The Annual Report highlights the positive difference the information made in helping providers to improve services, including the Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust that based the development of its new model for Maternal Mental Health hubs on information provided by Healthwatch Shropshire.

 

Work has also been carried out on social prescribing for 16-25 year olds, hospital discharge during the pandemic, and a digital audit of care homes websites.

 

Vanessa Barrett, Chair of Healthwatch Shropshire, said: “I am very proud of Healthwatch Shropshire during 2020-21. In common with every other organisation, we had to make radical changes to the way we work, but our small team rose to the challenge enthusiastically.”

 

Lynn Cawley, Chief Officer of Healthwatch Shropshire, said: “We’d like to thank everyone who is helping us put people at the heart of health and social care, including members of the public who shared their stories with us; our amazing staff and volunteers; local voluntary organisations that have contributed to our work; and the providers for listening to the public voice.”

The full report can be found at: https://www.healthwatchshropshire.co.uk/news-and-reports

To find out more about the work of Healthwatch Shropshire and volunteering opportunities contact: 01743 237884 enquiries@healthwatchshropshire.co.uk www.healthwatchshropshire.co.uk

 

 

Healthwatch Shropshire is the independent consumer champion for health and social care in Shropshire. It gathers the views and experiences of patients, service users, carers, and the general public about services including hospitals, GPs, mental health services, community health services, pharmacists, opticians, residential care and children’s services. It also has statutory powers that it can use to influence service provision by encouraging improvements.

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