The purpose of this publication is to provide you with the latest news stories from the Council, plus updates from the service areas, and from our partners.
The briefings also feature COVID guidance, and information about local networks, groups, grants and funding opportunities. There’s business and health updates too, which we hope you’ll find useful.
Healthy Somerset information http://www.healthysomerset.co.uk/
Information and Support
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/#collapsef00b3
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
As of today, Street Parish Council have closed Merriman Park’s play equipment and Street’s Skate Park until further notice to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The move is in support of the latest guidance from the Government and Public Health England over the need for ‘social distancing’.
People are being urged to avoid gatherings in public spaces, with pubs, restaurants, leisure centres and other venues currently closed.
The advice is for people to keep at least 2m apart to make it more difficult for the virus to spread, and to help protect those at risk.
Keep safe and thank you for your cooperation.
Guidance about maintaining educational provision for schools, childcare providers, colleges and local authorities in England.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision
How to stay active while you’re at home https://www.sportengland.org/news/how-stay-active-while-youre-home?utm_source=Scheme+coordinators+Autumn+2017&utm_campaign=85fa44788b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_03_20_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd65075e71-85fa44788b-421971749
We are now looking for volunteers who would like to help with the following:
Delivering the leaflets below to all houses in Street over the next few days.
Making friendly phone calls to members of our community who are feeling lonely or worried.
Helping with shopping and delivery of medicines.
If this is could be you please ring one of the numbers on the leaflet. #SupportingStreet
Councillor Andy Leafe, Chair of Street Parish Council, together with all councillors and staff is saddened to hear the news announced today that Prince Philip has passed away at the age of 99. He was the longest serving consort to a monarch in British history.
The Council would like to remind the public to adhere to COVID-19 restrictions, please refrain from travelling to London or to other landmarks and are discouraged from holding spontaneous events and the laying of tributes in public spaces.
Members of the public are invited to contribute to a national online book of condolence or make a donation to one of HRH Prince Philip’s many patronages found on the Royal website https://www.royal.uk/
If you’ve been scammed, there are organisations you should report the scam to.
For further information https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/scams/reporting-a-scam/
NOTICE OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR
North Ward of the Parish of Street
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the resignation of Peter Goater, a casual vacancy has arisen in the office of councillor for the North Ward of the Parish of Street.
If, within 14 days* after the date of this notice, a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer, Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5BT by TEN electors for the said Ward, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by the Parish Council by co-option.
It should be noted that, if an election is requested, a poll cannot currently take place until 6 May 2021 as a result of the Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus) (Postponement of Elections and Referendums) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 and the Coronavirus Act 2020.
Linda Ruff
Parish Clerk
Dated : 22nd February, 2021
* In computing any period of time for this purpose the following must be disregarded:
For anyone who is sight impaired and would like to know more about Somerset Sight services or if anyone would like to volunteer for the Visiting Service, please contact us on 01823 333818 for further information or click on the links below.
For dates and times of February meetings please click on the link below.
England is subject to National lockdown ‘Stay at Home’ restrictions.
This means you can stay open if your business provides essential goods and services, but you must close if you do not.
More information is available on the government please click on the link below.
