Dudley Council - coronavirus updates 12 June

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council sent this bulletin at 12-06-2020 01:19 PM BST

Shopping safely in town centres

More town centre shops are set to open next week as the government continues to gradually lift coronavirus restrictions and Dudley Council has produced resources for businesses to help them keep their customers safe.

We have also been working closely with traders and businesses to make our town centres as pedestrian friendly as possible with some road closures and suspension of parking bays to allow for freer movement of people on foot and more space for safer queuing.

Birth registrations to re-start

New parents in the borough will be able to register their baby’s birth from Monday, with appointment slots bookable now.

Dudley Council suspended birth registrations at the start of lockdown as part of government guidelines to help combat the spread of coronavirus. However, from next week all newborns in the Dudley borough can be registered – albeit with new rules to ensure safety.

Parents who have not been able to register births due to the pandemic are urged to book an appointment to do so as soon as possible.

Keeping people safe

During these unprecedented times, partner organisations have been working harder than ever to keep Dudley a safe borough.

Dudley’s community safety partnership, safe & sound has launched a number of campaigns since the lockdown came into force, including providing support and guidance to victims of domestic abuse, encouraging online safety and highlighting the routes to reporting hate crime.

More money for care providers

Care homes across Dudley borough are set to receive another multi-million cash boost to help with infection control during the pandemic.

Providers will receive a share of £3 million from Dudley Council over the coming weeks to help them through the coronavirus crisis, supporting their vital work in caring for some of the borough’s most vulnerable residents.

More money for families with complex needs

Dudley Council has received further funding to continue its work to support families with complex needs in the borough.

This is part of the authority’s commitment to deliver the government’s strengthening families programme.

Childcare update

The government has introduced some temporary measures that may affect you if you’re applying for, or already accessing tax-free childcare or 30 hours free childcare

Be scam aware

As this year’s scam awareness fortnight approaches, residents are warned to be extra cautious of coronavirus related scams.

Park life

Our parks and nature reserves are open but please use them responsibly and remember to use bins or take your litter home with you.

Social distancing is crucial to reduce the spread of coronavirus, so please keep a 2 metre distance at all times to stay safe.

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