Dudley Council, Coronavirus updates - 22 May

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council sent this bulletin at 22-05-2020 04:41 PM BST

Bank holiday opening hours

Just to let you know…

On bank holiday Monday our recycling, green bin and household waste collections continue as normal. The tip is open for pre-booked appointments but Dudley Council Plus will be closed.

Eid celebrations

Wishing a very Happy Eid to everyone who is celebrating at home to help control the spread of coronavirus to save lives.

White goods collection reinstated

Dudley Council is reinstating the collection of white goods from borough households, following a suspension of the service due to the coronavirus.

Residents will be able access the chargeable service for the collection of cookers, washers, tumble dryers, fridges, freezers, microwaves, televisions, satellite receivers and DVD and video recorders from next week.

Freedom of the borough to recognise NHS and care workers

Plans to present the Freedom of the Borough to NHS and care workers from the public and voluntary sector in Dudley are gathering pace.

Following cross-party consultation, the Leader of the Council has confirmed a formal proposal will go to an extraordinary meeting of the Full Council in July as part of a raft of measures the local authority is looking at to ensure the heroes of the fight against Covid 19 are recognised.

Eligibility for testing extended

Up until recently only essential workers, over 65s and those who could not work from home, such as construction workers, were eligible for the tests.

The government has this week confirmed, as part of its plan to extend testing capacity, that anyone aged five and above and showing symptoms can receive the swab test.

People can register for a test online at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus. Anyone who does not have access to the internet or has difficulty using digital services can call a new 119 service to book their test.

Book your slot at the tip

The Household Waste Recycling Centre is open on bank holiday Monday but for pre-booked appointments only. Please arrive at your allocated slot and not earlier to avoid queues. Please use the tip responsibly to keep you and others safe.

Park life

Parks and nature reserves remain open this bank holiday weekend. Social distancing is crucial to reduce the spread of coronavirus, so please keep a 2 metre distance at all times to stay safe.

And always, stay out of dangerous open water.

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