 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. It also contains important messages.
You can find details of changes to council services on our website – see www.uttlesford.gov.uk/coronavirus or click on the following link:
Cllr John Lodge, Leader of Uttlesford District Council, has issued a message ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend.
► Read it here
Uttlesford District Council has issued the first grants to businesses facing financial difficulties as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In total almost £9 million has been paid out to around 800 businesses.
Businesses which have not done so already 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
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.
Please remember that all Essex recycling centres, including the one at Thaxted Road in Saffron Walden, remain closed.
If you are planning to have a clear out this Easter please hold onto your items until services return to normal.
To help, Love Essex has pulled together some hints and tips on ways you can reduce your waste during this time.
Thanks for helping to reduce the pressure on current collections.
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Every Mind Matters has advice and tips on how to look after your mental wellbeing while staying at home, as well as guidance if you’re feeling worried or anxious about the coronavirus outbreak.
Other organisations such as Mind also offer advice on your wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.
The Livewell website has advice on looking after your wellbeing and being active whilst staying at home.
As more and more of us are spending time at home, Active Essex has some ideas and videos on how you can keep active when you’re at home, if you are well enough.
Staying active is really important for mental health and wellbeing.
You can choose from gentle exercise, active families, high energy, or health and wellbeing.
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New information leaflet
The government has published a leaflet on what to do to help stop the spread of coronavirus, including information on symptoms and government support. This leaflet is being sent to every household.
► You can see the leaflet here
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