There’s still time to take part in the census

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There’s still time to take part in the census

There is still time for residents across the Wychavon District to fill in the census questionnaire.

Census Day, which was on Sunday March 21, marked the day that millions of people across England and Wales completed key questions about themselves and their households to ensure local services in every community are informed by the best information possible.

For those who have not yet submitted their online or paper questionnaires or have maybe misplaced their invitation letter, there is lots of help available.

A new unique access code can be requested online and there is face-to-face assistance at local Census Support Centres.

Field officers are also calling at households who have not completed their census. They will follow social distancing and COVID-safe guidelines, supporting people to take part. They will be equipped with PPE and will never need to enter anyone’s home.

The results from the census will shed light on the needs of different groups and communities, and the inequalities people are experiencing. This is to ensure the big decisions facing the country following the pandemic and EU exit are based on the best information possible, through the anonymised answers provided.

The Office of National Statistics will never share personal details and no-one, including government bodies, will be able to identify anyone in census statistics. Personal census records will be kept secure for 100 years, and only then can future generations view it.

Cllr Bradley Thomas, Leader of Wychavon District Council, said: “There is still time to take part in the census and we encourage those who haven’t done so to fill it out as soon as possible. There is plenty of support available for those who need it both online and offline. The census is so important, and it only takes ten minutes out of your day to complete.”

If the census is not completed, there is a risk of a fine of up to £1,000.

To complete the census, and to find out how to get help, please visit www.census.gov.uk or call 0800 141 2021.

NOTICE OF THE CLOSURE OF THE VILLAGE, ABBERLEY, WORCESTERSHIRE (“THE HIGHWAY”)- for 21 days commencing 29 March 2021.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

 ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14 (AS AMENDED)

 

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

 

NOTICE OF THE CLOSURE OF THE VILLAGE, ABBERLEY, WORCESTERSHIRE (“THE HIGHWAY”)

 

Reason for restriction: Property stabilisation and repair following a significant vehicular impact There is a likelihood of danger to the public or of serious damage to the road.  There is a need to close the highway in the following terms:-

 

  1. The effect of this Notice is that no vehicle shall proceed along that part of the highway from its junction with U64410 Abberley to its junction with C2071 Abberley.

 

  1. This provision shall continue in force for a maximum of 21 days, it is anticipated that it will remain in force for 21 days commencing 29 March 2021.

 

  1. Alternative routes: C2276 Abberley, C2276 Dunley, A451 Dunley, A451 Yarhampton, A451 Stourport Road, A443 Worcester Road, A443 Great Witley Road, A443 The Common Abberley to Wynniatts Way, B4202 Apostles Oak, B4202 Clows Top Road, C2071 Apostles Oak and vice versa.

House Displays- Palm Sunday or Easter walk around the village

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Abberley at Easter – hope for the future

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12 months on from the first lockdown, coinciding with Easter, people in Abberley have marked the event and are looking forward to the future.

 

Displays are in windows and front gardens, at the shop, on the village sign on the main road and there are ribbons of reflection on the school railings.

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Why not enjoy a Palm Sunday or Easter walk around the village to take in the displays, we hope they will stay up until 11 April.

 

If this is something you would like to join in with, please let us know and we can add you to the list. 

 

Abberley Park
Westlyn Old Farm
The Common
Abberley WI and Abberley Village Shop
Holly Cottage
59 The Common
50 Churchfield Terrace
51 Churchfield Terrace
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The Firs
Abberley Village School, ribbons of reflection
The Village
The Old Village Stores
36 The Village
The Old Stables
Pax Cottage
The Hill
Rosehill House
Suffolk Lane
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3 The Beehive
Jacob’s Well
Abberley Care Farm
Bank Lane
Worsley Farm House
Main road
Abberley Lodge
Abberley road sign

 

MHDC Update – Changes to Bird Flu restrictions

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Changes to Bird Flu restrictions

The Government has confirmed that the requirement for keepers of birds and poultry, including in private gardens, to keep them housed will be lifted on 31 March. Biosecurity measures will remain in place though and keepers of birds and poultry are asked to spend the next few days making preparations should they wish to allow their birds to wander around again.

Details are available here

It’s time to engage the community in the Great British Spring Clean- The campaign is (28 May – 13 June 2021).

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Help Keep Britain Tidy to spread the word

They have developed a handy pack of assets and resources to help you engage local communities in the campaign. This includes a press release, assets for social media and key messages.

 

Getting Involved

This year, supporters can join Keep Britain Tidy by again making a simple pledge and let us know how many minutes you’ll clean-up for during the campaign (28 May – 13 June 2021).

They’ll convert those minutes to miles with the hope that, come summer, we can all enjoy a cleaner, greener, litter-free environment.

People can pledge as an individual or as a group, ensuring they follow the latest Covid-19 guidance about group gatherings outdoors. On their site, they have all the latest safety advice and information.

Abberley at Easter – hope for the future

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Abberley at Easter – hope for the future

 

12 months on from the first lockdown and still urged to stay local, how about marking Easter and the hope of better things to come with a display or a sign in a window or front garden that people walking past could enjoy?

 

If this is something you feel you would like to do please could you have your display in place by Palm Sunday (28th March) and leave it up until Sunday 11th April, the week after Easter Sunday.

 

If you would like to let Abberley Parish Council know what you are planning, we will create a simple listing of the displays so that people can plan a route to see them all.

 

Covid restrictions mean no Palm Sunday parades this year, but a trail would mean people could follow a route individually.  Abberley WI are already working on a display for the Village Shop, there will be a sign on the main road and several people are already working on ideas – do join in.

 

Please contact Kate if you want to be included on the list

MHDC Advisory Note- Covid-19 Memory Bank

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Covid-19 Memory Bank

We set-up our Covid-19 memory bank as a way of marking our experiences during the pandemic so we could preserve and share them for future generations to learn and reflect on.

So far we have had pictures of artwork, poems, blogs, videos and photos capturing everything from outdoor garden exercise and Zoom calls with friends to people sharing how the pandemic has affected them mentally and emotionally.

We’d like to encourage all of you to contribute something to that memory bank. Some things you could try:

  • Provide a tribute to a loved one or friend lost to the virus
  • If you have had the virus share your experience
  • Share a picture of you having the vaccine and describe how you felt receiving it
  • Write down how you are feeling now as we experience the hardship of our third lockdown but look ahead with hope to the end of this pandemic
  • Tell us what you are planning to do when normal life returns? Is there anything that has changed due to Covid-19 that you would like to see become permanent?

You can upload your experiences on our Covid-19 Memory Bank page.

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MHDC Advisory Information- Help accessing food and other support

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Help accessing food and other support

We have included some links on our website to signpost anyone who may need help accessing food, medicines, financial advice or other types of support:

  • Hardship Advice and Support – a list of local and national organisations supporting anyone in need. This includes help with clothing, counselling, financial support, food, housing, other support and general information and advice.
  • Ready Steady Worcestershire provides information about food, activities and support available to families in Malvern Hills District during the school holidays.
  • Here2Help is for anyone who is vulnerable and needs help but does not have family, friends and neighbours to support them. Fill in the online form and someone will get back to you shortly.
  • Malvern Hills Good Neighbour Network provides details of local community support groups

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MHDC Advisory update- Worcestershire Crowdfund Scheme

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Worcestershire Crowdfund Scheme

A project workshop was held recently to mark the launch of the Worcestershire Crowdfund Scheme. This allows voluntary, community and charitable organisations to bid for funding from Worcestershire County Council, while being able to Crowdfund to raise the rest with contributions from the public, businesses and other grant giving bodies.

If you want to find out more then watch the session or view the slides.

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WCC- Public Notice- Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (C2276 The Village, Abberley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2021

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WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

(C2276 The Village, Abberley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2021

CLICK HERE FOR ROAD CLOSURE PLAN

Order made: to close that part of C2276 The Village from its junction with C2071 Abberley to its junction with U64407 Wynniatts Way.

Reason: Building repair as a result of vehicle impact.

Exemptions: to permit access to any land or premises fronting the highway affected where there is no other form of access; and to allow the works to be undertaken.

Alternative route: C2276 Abberley, U64409 Reynolds Lane, C2071 Abberley and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 47 days Commencing: 22 March 2021

Thomas Pollock Head of Commercial Law (Legal & Governance) County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester