Bulletin updates with information relating to the Parish will be posted on the Parish Council website and publicised via various organisations’ email groups in the Parish.  Information will also be posted on the Cerney News Facebook page. 

Advice is also available from Covid-19 Mutual Aid UK: https://covidmutualaid.org/

and from Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Covid-19-Mutual-Aid-South-Cerney-108868950741789/

Parish Council Meetings

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, normal Parish Council meetings have been suspended, but Councillors are keeping in close virtual contact.  Further information will be published on the website and when possible on the notice boards opposite the Post Office and outside the village hall in Cerney Wick.  Minutes of meetings are published on the website as they become available.  

Dear South Cerney Residents,

Covid-19 – Mutual Aid in South Cerney and Cerney Wick

The Parish Council is setting up a network of ‘mutual aid’ for residents in the parish.

The plan is for every household to be offered help from their neighbours, if needed, to run errands.  It’s especially aimed at elderly and vulnerable residents, and those who are self-isolating.

It will follow the guidance from Covid-19 Mutual Aid UK  https://covidmutualaid.org/

In the hope that every household will be offered help, we’re setting up a coordinator for each street/part of the village.  If you’d like to be/ help the coordinator for your street, please email your contact details to Robert Cowley: clerk@southcerney.org.uk

There’s a WhatsApp group for the coordinators, and a Covid-19 Mutual Aid Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Covid-19-Mutual-Aid-South-Cerney-108868950741789/

If you’d like to offer help directly to your own neighbours, a note like that attached below is recommended. 

Covid-19 – Parish Communications

The Parish Council is also setting up an ‘email tree’ so that any local announcements and news like this can be spread quickly to the members of village clubs and organisations.  We aim to have an insert in the next Cerney News, and there will also be some updates on the Parish Council web site:

www.southcerney.org.uk

 For medical guidance, always follow NHS 111

South Cerney Parish Council

CV19 Bulletin #01

16.03.2020

Dear Neighbourhood Watch supporters, You will all be aware of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Neighbourhood Watch exists to look out for communities across England and Wales and at a time like this we encourage you to consider ways to keep yourself, your loved ones and those in your community safe, particularly the isolated and vulnerable. We are following the advice from the government and encourage you to do the same:  https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response 10 ways you, as a Neighbourhood Watch supporter, can protect yourself, your loved ones and your community: Meet with household members, other relatives, friends and neighbours to discuss what to do if a COVID-19 outbreak occurs in your community and what the needs of each person will be. If your neighbourhood has a website or social media page, consider joining it to maintain access to neighbours, information, and resources. Alternatively, share phone numbers and email addresses particularly with those who are isolated or vulnerable. Consider establishing a ‘buddy’ system within your community to ensure everyone stays connected to COVID-19 related news, services and can receive support safely, such as essentials deliveries. Plan ways to care for those who might be at greater risk for serious complications.  Choose a room in your home that can be used to separate sick household members from those who are healthy.  Learn how to self-isolate. Guidance can be found on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-advice/ Create a list of local organisations that you and your neighbours can contact in the event that one of you need access to information, healthcare services, support, or resources. Consider including organisations that provide mental health or counselling services, food, and other supplies. Create an emergency contact list of family, friends, neighbours, healthcare providers, teachers, employers, the local public health department, and other community resources. Learn about the emergency operations plan at your child’s school or childcare facility, and your employer’s emergency operations plan. Practice everyday preventive actions including regular hand washing. The NHS provides guidance on how to wash hands: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/best-way-to-wash-your-hands/.   The World Health Organisation provides guidance on basic protective measures: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention provides guidance on handwashing for families https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/handwashing-family.html Please note: whilst we encourage you to follow advice from UK Government we are also sharing links to organisations such as the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention an agency which works 24/7 to protect the safety, health, and security of America from threats here and around the world. Some of our key points above have been sourced from:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/home/get-your-household-ready-for-COVID-19.html. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention also published (14th February 2020) Interim Guidance for Preventing the Spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Homes and Residential Communities which you may find useful: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-prevent-spread.html.   Regards and keep well, Central Support Team at Neighbourhood Watch   NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NETWORK  | Building Safer and Stronger Communities Email: enquiries@ourwatch.org.uk    Follow us.. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourwatch Twitter: https://twitter.com/N_watch Website: www.ourwatch.org.uk Instagram: neighbourhood.watch.insta LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neighbourhood-watch/

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there is currently a vacancy in the Office of Councillor for South Cerney Parish Council.

The Parish Council is able to fill the vacancy by co-option, rather than a formal election process.

If you are interested in serving as a Parish/Town Councillor, you will need to submit an expression of interest by 5.00 p.m. on Saturday 29th February 2020.  Supporting statements are encouraged, on no more than one side of A4, detailing why you would be interested in becoming a Parish Councillor. 

Expressions of interest should be submitted to Robert Cowley, the Clerk of the Parish Council, at 3 Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 5UH, or by email to clerk@southcerney.org.uk.

Candidates are reminded that, to be eligible for co-option on to the Parish Council, they must satisfy the standard election qualification criteria.  Please contact Cotswold District Council’s Elections Team if you need any guidance on this aspect (telephone 01285 623000 or e-mail elections@cotswold.gov.uk).

It is hoped that the co-option will be dealt with at the Parish Council meeting to be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 11^th March 2020, at the Committee Room at the Village Hall in School Lane.

Due to the breakdown of the shredding machine, materials acceptable at this site will be severely limited until further notice.

The following are now acceptable:

soft green stuff including grass cuttings, soft weeds,

short non-woody hedge cuttings, vegetable tops and leaves, and any green stuff without hard or woody stems.

 We cannot accept any woody material of over 5mm thickness.

The shredding machine was severely damaged when a garden implement left in woody material was inadvertently fed into the unit causing very expensive damage. Repairs will not be completed for some time so the above restrictions will remain in place until further notice.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

The road closure notice from Gloucestershire Highways for Ewen Road may be downloaded below.