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August 2021
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Welcome to the latest edition of our online newsletter for residents.
Let's keep life moving
Coronavirus is still with us so it's important we keep playing our part. While the vaccine is doing a good job at weakening the virus, it is still possible to get COVID-19 and possible to spread it to others.
The COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, friends and family from the virus.
Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying for a baby can have the vaccine. There is also no scientific evidence that the vaccine affects fertility.
We are seeing signs of the vaccine working with cases falling. As of today (Monday 2 August 2021), there are 283 cases of coronavirus in the district. Across Worcestershire the average is 273.
Have your say
Have your say on your feelings about COVID-19 by completing The Community Housing Group’s survey. This is your opportunity to give your thoughts on testing, vaccination and self-isolation.
We are working in partnership with TCHG, Worcestershire County Council and NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire CCG to make sure local perspectives and concerns are at the heart of our work going forward.
The data will be stored by TCHG and only used for the purpose of supporting the local partnership approach to Covid-19.
Digital First
It’s quicker, easier and more convenient to access our services online.
If you are entering our buildings, please use the QR codes available to check in with the COVID-19 NHS app.
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Are you registered?
Every year, we check the electoral register is up to date so that everyone who has the right to vote in upcoming elections can have their say. We’ve been contacting you and asking you to check your details. You make get a letter, email, text or phone call. Just follow the steps provided and respond as soon as you can.
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Splashpad
Our splashpad at Brinton Park is now open for longer during the school summer holiday.
It will open at 11am and close at 6pm.
We have also updated our splashpad rules. You can view them and our latest updates on our website.
If our rules are not followed, we will close the splashpad.
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Alcohol and Kidderminster town centre - Have your say
We've launched a consultation to get your views on extending our Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) about alcohol in Kidderminster town centre.
The PSPO is not an outright ban on street drinking, and does not make it illegal to carry alcohol or to drink alcohol in a public place.
It is not an offence to consume alcohol in a public place; the offence is failing to comply with an officer’s request to cease drinking and this can lead to confiscation of alcohol and a penalty fine.
So long as drinking is done responsibly a PSPO will only be used to tackle alcohol related anti-social behaviour or disorder.
You have until 5pm on Wednesday 4 August to complete the survey.
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Helping you live more independently
Sometimes our circumstance change and the homes we love may become difficult to live in. We provide grants to help people have better freedom of movement into and around their homes and to access to essential facilities. The Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) help to pay for essential home adaptations. It could include things like grab rails, stair lifts, level access showers, ramps and improved heating and lighting. To apply for a grant, you’ll need an assessment, this may be carried out by an occupational therapist or in some circumstances our qualified trusted assessor can visit you. For more information about the grants and to start the process to see if you qualify contact our housing team.
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Looking to build your own home?
Are you interested in building your own house? Did you know that Wyre Forest offer a Self and Custom Build Housing Register?
If you join our register we will be able to offer you more help with your project. We work on your behalf to locate sites and opportunities for self and custom build. This includes negotiating with developers on some of the larger sites coming forward in the district. You'll receive a regular newsletter and have access to our officer for any queries about the planning process or details of services that can help with your project.
We have a new help guide to self and custom build housing in Wyre Forest and details on how to join the register on our website.
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Would you like to work with us?
Everyday we provide essential services across the district which make a real different to peoples' lives. They depend on us and we need people who we can depend on too. Each Wednesday we send out an email giving details of our job vacancies. If you would like to subscribe to this or any of our other newsletters please visit our subscribe page on our website.
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Have an idea for a business?
The Enterprising Worcestershire Start-Up Programme is looking to help develop ‘budding entrepreneurs’ understanding, knowledge, and capability so that they can create successful and sustainable businesses, supporting them to access follow-on business support and grant funding where appropriate.
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Bewdley Museum update
There is so much happening at the museum at the moment.
We are now in Week 2 of the museum’s summer activities for children. There are different craft activities every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10.30am until 2.30pm throughout the holidays.
It’s £5 per activity per child. All children must be supervised by a parent or carer at all times. Booking is essential due to limited spaces.
Don’t forget the Macdonald Sisters art exhibition which features works of national significance is open too. It runs until Sunday 15 August and highlights the lives of four extraordinary Victorian women.
Come and enjoy the Boogaloo Babes on Saturday 21 August from 5.30pm at Green Theatre, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens.
They will be performing a wide variety of vintage style music from 1920s-1960s including Motown and modern songs.
Tickets cost £14 per adult and £9 per child.
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North Worcestershire Business Awards now open for entries
The second North Worcestershire Business Awards organised by North Worcestershire Economic Development and Regeneration (NWedR) and North Worcestershire Business Leaders (NWBL) is now open for entries.
There are seven award categories, the winners of which will be presented a gorgeous glass trophy at the awards dinner at Hogarth’s Stone Manor Hotel near Kidderminster in November. The awards dinner will be hosted by BBC presenter and journalist, Joanne Malin .
All businesses based in North Worcestershire – covering Bromsgrove, Redditch and Wyre Forest districts – are encouraged to view the nomination categories online at www.NWBusAwards.org and select which one is most appropriate for them to enter.
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