 This is a regular email bulletin aimed at keeping you up-to-date with how Uttlesford District Council and the district is responding to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
You can find details of changes to council services on our website – see www.uttlesford.gov.uk/coronavirus or click on the link below. On this page you'll also find links to other trusted sources and guidance.
The community response helpline has been set up for two reasons:
1. To help direct residents who need support, such as picking up shopping or prescription collections, towards services which can help or to someone who can be a telephone or Facebook friend.
2. To provide advice on where to register your offer of help to support your community.
If you need support or want to let us know how you can help, get in touch using the contact details below:
If you are struggling to pay your council tax at this time due to a change in your income or employment, please remember that we are here to help you. Go to our website to find out what support is available, including advice around rescheduling council tax payments.
If you need more information please contact email us via revenues@uttlesford.gov.uk or call 01799 510510.
Residents have been taking to social media to express their thanks to the recycling and waste crews who are working tirelessly to maintain a service throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
The refuse, recycling and food waste bin collections are running as normal at the present time* thanks to their efforts.
Please do continue to show them your support.
►Ways you can support your collection crews
*Please note that we are unable to return to collect individual bins that are missed. See full details about the service here.
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The government has made several funding schemes available for councils, like Uttlesford, to administer. This includes grants for businesses in receipt of small business rate relief and rural rate relief, and businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.
Businesses are urged to register their details online so that their grant funding can be processed as soon as possible.
► Find out about the types of grant, who is eligible and how to apply for one
Essex Police is reminding residents to be vigilant following reports that fraudsters are attempting to take advantage of the current climate by carrying out crime online and at people’s doorsteps.
Whilst there have been only a handful of incidents in the county, it’s important that people be mindful before handing over money or personal details.
► See what simple steps you can take to protect yourself against fraud
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Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has produced materials for children and young people which they can read or watch themselves to help them understand the current situation.
This includes a coronavirus fact sheet for kids and a short animated film (you can see the animated film on the UDC Facebook page).
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Saffron Walden Museum and Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre have launched an initiative to archive local people's experiences of living through the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and would love as many people from as many different backgrounds as possible to contribute.
Submissions are welcome in the form of written articles (including diaries or poetry), photographs, art, music or film. These will form part of an online archive and possibly a physical or online exhibition in due course.
For more information or to send in your submission, email museum@uttlesford.gov.uk (please include 'CV Walden' in the subject heading).
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The council offices are currently closed to visitors but our service hours remain unchanged.
There are a number of ways in which you can access services or get in touch with us:
- Online (including to report something): www.uttlesford.gov.uk
- Email: uconnect@uttlesford.gov.uk
- Phone: 01799 510510
- Automated payments by telephone: 01799 510551 or 510552
- Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
- If you are a council tenant and wish to report an emergency repair please call 01799 510510 and press 5 for Housing Services
Thank you Essex!
Message from Essex County Council
Residents across Essex are playing their part in reducing the spread of the coronavirus by:
The amount of traffic in Essex is now consistently over 60% less than this time last year. This is despite asking people not to car share or use public transport. The weekend saw more than a 70% reduction against this time last year.
With Easter now approaching, it’s more important than ever residents stay at home, and continue to minimise the spread of coronavirus…
Stay safe, stay home, save lives.
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