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During these unprecedented times, we want to keep you up-to-date with the current news and advice.
As a result, this newsletter contains the latest news and messages from Coventry City Council, public health guidance, national advice around the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and information about local community groups and partners who are offering local support.
Remember to keep checking our website for the latest information.
In this issue:
In September and October, COVID-19 spread rapidly in all parts of the country so new national restrictions were introduced. These have now been replaced with different tiers of restrictions for different parts of the country.
The tiers are strengthened compared to the previous tiers in order to prevent an increased spread of infections.
They go from Tier 1, where the risk of coronavirus spread is described as medium, to Tier 3, where the risk is described as very high. Coventry has been placed in Tier 3.
These local restrictions are on top of the general advice and guidance given in England on how to protect yourself against contracting the virus – frequent washing of hands, face coverings on public transport and within enclosed spaces, and social distancing by staying at least 2 metres apart (or 1 metre with a face covering or other precautions).
To help residents understand the new restrictions we have created an at a glance guide that details the restrictions. To download the Tier 3 'at a glance guide' please visit our website. A copy of the guide can can also be found at the bottom of this newsletter.
As Coventry moves into Tier 3 restrictions, the Job Shop is still on-hand to offer support to residents and businesses
The Job Shop will continue to offer face-to-face appointments to those who pre-book using their online portal, along with conducting virtual appointments using MS Teams.
With the inclusion of a digital service, job coaches are on hand to offer employment support to those in need via phone or e-mail. The Job Shop's money advice service can advise on submitting a new benefit claim or offer advice on how to financially navigate through the challenges ahead.
Coventry City Council has partnered with the Central England Law Centre to provide free, independent and confidential support with European Union (EU) Settlement Scheme applications.
As the UK prepares to leave the European Union, EU and European Economic Area (EEA) citizens living in Coventry will need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Successful applications will allow them to continue to live legally in the UK beyond Brexit and protect their existing rights.
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Coventry City Council’s Community Resilience Team have been supporting organisations and partners across the city offering emergency food to the most vulnerable people and those in greatest need.
Working with some amazing charities they have given support by sharing membership packs, funding applications, introduced food suppliers and linked them with local developers.
The work on the new Bull Yard took another step forward this week with the first parts of the play area arriving on site. The team have now installed the play area's first slide.
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Coventry health services are reminding older residents and anyone who may be restricted by a health condition of the best present to our future selves this festive season.
Maintaining a healthy diet and staying active at home during the COVID-19 pandemic is recommended as part of the Coventry Health Challenge
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The lanterns that surround Upper Precinct and are in Broadgate, which have been in place since the 1950s, are going to be taken down and then replaced. Councillor O'Boyle has recorded a short message explaining what will be replacing them.
The video can be viewed on the Council's YouTube channel
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Following their successful pilot event in 2020, Coventry’s Charity Christmas Tree Collection is back in 2021 and it’s going big!
To celebrate our City of Culture status, the Pass The Smile volunteer team are aiming to collect and shred an incredible 2021 real Christmas trees across Coventry and Warwickshire raising funds for The Myton Hospices and Pass The Smile for Ben*. This year’s collection takes place on the weekend of January 9, 10 and 11.
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What to do if you feel unwell, or live with someone who is unwell
Stay at home if you have either:
- A high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back
- A new, continuous cough – this means you've started coughing repeatedly
- Loss or change in sense or smell or taste
You can find more information and advice about COVID-19 on the NHS website. The page is being updated regularly and is the best place to go for the latest health information.
Self-isolation guidance and social distancing guidance is available in other languages.
Further updates from the Government
For latest national updates and wider advice on COVID-19, please visit the Government website.
You can receive free and impartial advice on a range of matters from organisations including:
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