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COVID-19
Useful Information For You And Your Household
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Below is some information about the re-opening of the Brentwood Leisure Centre and today’s Lighting Up Event as well as links to get advice and support.
Brentwood Leisure Centre Re-opening On 5 December
The Brentwood Leisure Centre will partially open its doors on the 5 December in line with the government’s Tier 2 regulations. Under Phase 1 the initial facilities available will be as follows:
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Swimming pool
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International sports hall comprising gym and aerobic classes
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3G pitch
Please be advised that there are COVID restrictions in place so activities available will be limited.
The main swimming pool will be open, but the teaching pool will remain closed until January when it will be open for swimming lessons.
The International Hall will be open and will contain the temporary gym and group exercise space.
The reception area, pool, changing rooms and main hall have all been inspected and are now fit for purpose with the necessary COVID-19 requirements for social distancing in place. The Council are continuing to review health and safety at the Centre which will inform the timeline for the further opening of the remainder of the building under Phase 2.
Details of how to book an activity at the Centre will be provided shortly so please continue to check our website for information and updates.
If you have a query regarding the re-opening or about a previous membership please visit our Frequently Asked Questions web page which provides further information and details of who to contact.
Community Halls
Part of the Phase 2 of the re-opening of the leisure facilities will be to get the Community Halls re-opened in January 2021:
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Bishops Hall
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Hutton Poplars Hall
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Merrymeade House
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Nightingale Centre
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Willowbrook Hall
The Council need to ensure that all of the Community Halls are COVID compliant which means that there will be a maximum capacity allowed in each of the halls or rooms within some of the settings. The Council is working with Health and Safety colleagues to determine this and also finalise the booking mechanism to be in place for the hirers of the Community Halls. The Council will also require a COVID risk assessment from the hirer in relation to their booking.
Further information on how to book will follow and our website will be regularly updated.
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Virtual Lighting Up Event And Nutcracker Trail – 3 December
The online virtual Lighting Up event and the launch of the Nutcracker Trail takes place today at 5:30pm.
Lighting Up will be hosted by Chris Boyland, Chair of Churches Together and Bryan Deadman of Brentwood Baptist Church. Included in the event are performances by The Rock Choir, Razzamatazz, Hogarth Primary School and St Thomas Kids. Visit our Facebook page for more information.
The Nutcracker Trail competition runs from 3 December to 8 January 2021. The 12 giant Nutcrackers are now in position around Brentwood, Ingatestone and Shenfield and details of the trail, prizes and how to participate in the competition can be found on our website.
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Getting Tested For COVID-19
Information on who can get tested and where to get tested for COVID-19 is available on Essex County Council's website.
Find out more
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Advice and information available on our website
You can find advice, local information and changes to Council services on our website.
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Do You Need Support?
We have produced a Community Support handbook full of helpful advice and support.
Organisations or groups who need advice or support can email the Council's Community Services Team at communitysupport@brentwood.gov.uk.
If you find yourself having to stay at home and need help with picking up shopping, a friendly phone call, posting mail or urgent supplies please contact a Community Help Hub in your area/village and they can help.
Further support can be found from the following groups:
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Are you concerned about someone's safety? |
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If you are concerned that a child or young person is being harmed, neglected or at risk of this you should contact Essex Social Care on 0345 603 7627.
Out of hours (5.30pm - 9am) Monday - Thursday, 4.30pm Friday - 9am Monday, and Bank Holidays 0345 606 1212 or 0300 1230 770.
Email: emergencydutyteam.outofhours@essex.gov.uk
If you have concerns that a vulnerable adult may be being harmed, neglected or at risk of abuse you should contact Essex Social Care Direct on 0345 603 7630 (Out of hours 0345 606 1212).
If there is an immediate risk of harm to anyone then contact the Police on 999.
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