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11th February 2021

Act on Energy    Marches Energy Agency    SHAP

 

The West Midlands Warm Home Save Lives (WHSL) partners (Act on Energy, Marches Energy Agency and the Sustainable Housing Action Partnership), will be doing all we can to raise awareness of the crisis of fuel poverty throughout the West Midlands. Indeed, there is an urgent need for not only greater awareness but for greater action.

We would want to encourage councils, organisations and individual people to support our aspirations to reduce the incidence of fuel poverty.

In your ward, Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton, the overall Fuel Poverty Incidence is 9.4% of all households, however in some parts of your ward the scale of fuel poverty is as high as 10.5%.

Through the WHSL initiative (see WHSL_Fuel Poverty Programme Proposal ) we are already able to provide support to people struggling with energy costs, and they can contact Keep Shropshire Warm, 0800 112 3743, a call free number, and we can help now with independent energy advice and support including help with billing issues, tariff switching, insulation and heating grants including first time central heating and green homes grants.  

Furthermore, if you would like to discuss how WHSL are developing a comprehensive programme to tackle fuel poverty, I can arrange for a Telephone/Zoom discussion with one of our directors.

Kind regards

Eleanor Forrest

Research Officer

Warm Homes Saves Lives

warmhomessavelives-crm@shap.uk.com

Mobile:  07928782721

11th February 2021

NHS England » Call for people aged 70 and over to contact NHS for a COVID jab

 

If we could reinforce that people should contact the National Booking System rather than their GP this would be helpful.

 

The easiest way to arrange a vaccination is through the national booking service which can be accessed at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination.

5th February 2021

 

Bayston Hill Parish Council is committed to being Carbon Neutral by 2030.

 

Over the coming months we will share ideas that we can all consider, to make a real contribution towards this very important issue that affects us all.

 

Did you know that nearly half of all the heat lost from our homes escapes through the walls ?  Insulation stops energy being wasted, making your home comfortable & cheaper to heat. Insulation is the most effective way of making your home warmer & using less energy. You may be eligible for grants to fund the work. The links below will provide you with more information and ideas.

 https://www.simpleenergyadvice.org.uk/grants

https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/energy-at-home/reducing-home-heat-loss/

 

4th February 2021

From Thursday 4 February 2021, a free shuttle service will start operating to the new NHS Vaccination Centre at Shrewsbury Indoor Bowls Centre, next to Shrewsbury Sports Village, on Sundorne Road in Shrewsbury.

The service will be operated by Arriva in partnership with Shropshire Council.

Services VS1 and VS2 will run every 20 minutes throughout the day, with Shuttle VS1 running from 0735 until 2015, and Shuttle VS2 running from 0745 until 1945.

The shuttles will serve key locations around Shrewsbury, picking up passengers travelling to the Vaccination Centre. VS1 will serve Bayston Hill, Meole Brace – Moneybrook Way, Abbey Foregate – Shirehall and Monkmoor Road. VS2 will serve the Harlescott Park and Ride site and Coton Hill.

Upon arrival at the Shrewsbury Indoor Bowls Centre, marshals will be on hand to escort people to get their vaccines.

Over the coming weeks the service may alter as the main demand points become clearer. This should not impact people’s ability to use the service.

All buses undergo a daily enhanced cleaning regime, which includes the deep cleaning of all touch points with a suitable disinfectant. Customers are asked to follow social distancing rules on board the services wherever possible, by not using seats that have been taped off for their own and the driver’s protection. Face coverings must be worn at all times. Exemptions apply.

Dean Carroll, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for adult social care, public health and climate change, said:

“The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme is imperative to fighting the virus and getting life back to ‘normal’.

Opening more vaccination centres across Shropshire is important to enable the rollout, but we must also ensure people are able to get to their appointments.

“I’m pleased that the council is able to offer this free shuttle service in partnership with Arriva to help residents get their vaccines.”

Jack Grove, General Manager, Arriva, said:

“We work very closely with Shropshire Council and we are proud to assist them with this real community effort. These shuttle services will provide greater access for vaccination appointments.” 

For the timetable for the shuttle service, please click here.

The shuttle service follows the successful launch of the free transport offer which is for bespoke transport for vulnerable individuals to various vaccinations locations who, without transport assistance, would not have been able to attend their appointment.

Step Up and help us stop the spread of coronavirus:

  • Stay At Home
  • Work from home, if you can
  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • Do not leave home if you or anyone in your household has symptoms
  • Wear a face covering in indoor settings (food shops, workplaces) where social distancing may be more difficult, and where you may come close to people who are not part of your household or bubble.
  • Anyone who has any symptoms should book a test and not leave home for at least 10 days. Those living in households should self-isolate for 10 days if they or any members of the household receive a positive test.

For local advice and support during the pandemic (especially if you are self-isolating), call Shropshire Council’s COVID-19 Helpline on 0345 678 9028 – option 0 (lines open on the weekend on Saturday from 9am-4pm and Sunday 9am-12pm) or visit our website at www.shropshire.gov.uk/coronavirus.

2nd February 2021

At the January Full Council Meeting the meeting dates were agreed for 2021/22.

Follow Diary of scheduled Bayston Hill Parish Council meetings 2021/22 | Bayston Hill Parish Council

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