Early June 2020
Community response to Coronavirus in the Wingfield ward
St Mary's Church, Greasbrough
St Marys Church, Greasbrough is offering support for those who are bereaved or need someone to talk to or chat with. Call 01709 279192. For more information about their activities visit their website.
Community Bingo raises funds
During the lockdown residents of Campbell St and Rossiter Road, Greasbrough, have raised over £250 through playing street bingo and raffles (social distancing, of course) with prizes donated by local businesses. They have also held a street pie and pea supper to raise funds for the local area. The funds they have raised will be used to make improvements to the local area, as well as supporting a children's hospice.
Local businesses
Many of our local businesses responded to the coronavirus pandemic by offering special offers and services to people who were self-isolating, shielding or volunteering to help their neighbours out. Ward Councillors Sarah Allen, Rob Elliott and John Williams want to thank those who have gone the extra mile, and would encourage all residents in Wingfield ward to continue to shop and secure services locally to support these businesses when the lockdown restrictions are lifted.
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Boultons Family Butchers (on Facebook) on St John's Green can deliver supplies from Fruity n Fresh, Staniforths, Premier and McColls. Available in Kimberworth, Wingfield, Rockingham and Greasbrough area
- Staniforths are offering a home delivery pack which includes 1 small white sliced load, 1 pack of white baps, 3 sausage rolls, 116g sliced ham (approx. 3 slices), 2 custards, Box of mixed tarts (6 assorted), 1 pint of milk. Cost £10.50, Payment over phone when ordering. Call 01709 522171 ext 6 before 1pm
- The Premier store on Wagon Road is open from 12 noon until 7pm.
- Greasbrough Post Office and convenience store on South Street is open from 7am to 9pm
If you are part of a group which can offer assistance or support to your community please let us know so that we can update our volunteer database. This information was correct at the time this e-newsletter was sent.
Further information and advice
The Rotherham Council website is being kept up to date with the latest information about changes to Council services and support which is available through local and national government schemes. You can access this information using the links below:
Changes to Council services (including information about bin collections, libraries, parks and more)
Information for Council tenants
Household financial support
Guidance for employees, employers and businesses
Help for vulnerable residents
Staying well at home
Bereavement advice and support
Also in Wingfield
Community Policing Team
Speeding
The police are still out working in our communities and recently carried out a speed check on Church Street, Greasbrough, where the speed limit changes from 40mph to 30mph.
Of the 130 vehicles checked only seven recorded over 30, fastest was 34mph.
Anti-social behaviour
Residents can report anti social behaviour issues such as using off road motorbikes to police on 101 or via the South Yorkshire Police website.
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Ochre Dike Walk
Environmental works on Ochre Dike Walk have commenced again after being suspended during the Covid-19 lockdown. The works are due to finish mid June. Watch this space for photos in future e-bulletins.
Proposed Post Office relocation
Objections to a proposal to relocate the Post Office from South Street to Wagon Road are still under consideration following the direct intervention by local Ward Councillors with the Post Office. The decision was due to have been made by now but has been postponed to allow further examination of arguments against the proposal. Letters of support and petition from local residents have all been submitted to the Post Office to be included in the consultation. Further updates will be provided in future e-bulletins.
Funding available for our community
Rotherham Council has funding available for community-based projects and activities.
Community Leadership Fund
Funding from the local ward councillors community leadership fund is now available to support projects which are in line with the ward priorities:
- to develop community hubs and engage with individuals; groups through networking events
- to ensure a co-ordinated response to Crime and ASB
- to address isolation and loneliness
- to support groups working to provide facilities for young people and projects focusing on their mental health
Applications forms are available from Nicola Antcliff, Neighbourhood Co-Ordinator. Nicola's contact details are below.
Ward Housing Hub funding
The Wingfield Ward Housing Hub is an opportunity for tenants to work with the Council on issues that matter to them, including the quality of our services, our performance and how we can continue to improve. Hubs are supported by an annual budget which is used to make improvements within neighbourhoods.
We are committed to working with local people to improve your local area, and we need your ideas and views Project suggestions are requested from tenants, residents and groups and can be submitted via the Ward Housing Hub website.
Projects must be on land owned by the Council's housing service and benefit more than one council tenant. They also need to have along term benefit and meet local ward priorities (listed above).
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