The garden waste weekend skip service will resume in Uttlesford this weekend (30 and 31 May).
Some parish councils in the district provide weekend drop-off points at various locations and times across the district.
Strict social distancing measures will be in place and only one vehicle will be allowed to unload at a time. Staff will not be able to assist with unloading vehicles. These measures are in place to protect members of the public and staff.
If you can store your green waste safely on your premises, please continue to do so to allow those who cannot an opportunity to dispose of their garden waste.
Kerbside collections are also still the best and safest way to have your garden waste taken away. Sign up to our garden waste collection service.
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Next week is national Volunteers’ Week.
Whilst there will be no big event to mark the occasion this year, the contribution that millions of people have and are continuing to make up and down the country is still very much apparent.
This week-long initiative is an opportunity to recognise all the amazing efforts that have gone across many community support and charity groups.
We're keen to highlight some of the good volunteering that is happening in Uttlesford and invite individuals and voluntary groups to share their stories and pictures on our Facebook and Twitter throughout the week.
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The community response helpline is here 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
- provide advice on where to register your offer of help to support your community
Telephone: 03333 408 218 (8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday)
Email: communityresponse@uttlesford.gov.uk
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For a friendly ear or regular chat, whether you are feeling worried, overwhelmed or you just want to vent!
Call 01799 618841 or email chat@uttlesfordcab.cabnet.org.uk.
A volunteer will call you back, and it can also be arranged for you to receive a regular call to check how you are doing if you would like to.
This is a non-advice line, but we can point you in the right direction if you need further advice and support.
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3030 Essex is back!
This year the campaign isn't about how much sport and physical activity you can do, it’s about moving for 30 minutes for the 30 days of June. Whether you walk around the house more, join in a Keep Essex Active youtube channel or challenge yourself to get the garden completed – it all counts.
All you need to do is make sure you move for at least 30 minutes for every day of the month. There are no distances to run, no targets to beat and no calories to burn.
► Find out more and take part
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The 'Active at Home' booklet provides practical guidance to older adults on home-based activities to maintain their strength and balance during the coronavirus outbreak.
It is part of the Sport England Join the Movement campaign and includes inspiration and trusted sources of information on how to get active in and around the home.
► Active at Home booklet
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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Essex Summer of Art – an event which has supported over 160 art trail and open studio exhibitions in the county during the last decade – will this year be held online for the very first time.
With over 50 artists involved, the gallery will showcase unique and inspiring artworks ranging from visual art to sculptures and jewellery.
► Read more
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Pick up your camera, get outdoors and explore what’s on your doorstep!
Many of us are walking, running and cycling perhaps more now than ever before. Why not share the wonderful sights you find in the district by entering the Visit Essex photo competition?
► Find out more
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 The new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England.
Anyone who tests positive for coronavirus will be contacted by a contract tracer and will need to share information about their recent interactions. This could include household members, people with whom they have been in direct contact, or within two metres for more than 15 minutes.
People identified as having been in close contact with someone who has a positive test must stay at home for 14 days, even if they do not have symptoms, to stop unknowingly spreading the virus.
If those in isolation develop symptoms, they can book a test at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119.
► How NHS Test and Trace works
 ► Staying Alert and Safe (social distancing) guidance
► Guidance on Staying Safe outside your home
► The government has published FAQs with advice on what you can and cannot do
► Advice on wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces
► Get the latest NHS advice
► UK Government coronavirus information service on WhatsApp – free to use service aiming to provide official, trustworthy and timely information and advice about coronavirus
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