Locations and dates for the walk-in roving NHS vaccination clinic:

1842 – Vaccination Clinics w/c 5 July

Meetings of the Parish Council were suspended in June and July because of the spike in Covid infections in the locality.  The Parish Council business has, in this period, been monitored by the team initially established at the outset of the pandemic (before Zoom) consisting of Chairman (Bob Holt) Vice-Chairman (Trevor Brocklebank) and Clerk (Carole Robinson).  Full consultation was maintained with all Council Members by email. Residents could also contact the Clerk by email if they wished (clerk@actonbridgeparishcouncil.org).

Prior to this latest re-arrangement, the Parish Council business had been successfully managed using ‘Zoom’ during the restrictions imposed to combat the virus.  When further meetings by ‘Zoom’ were prohibited, as decided by the High Court judgement in May, arrangements had been made for face-to-face Parish Council meetings to resume in June. A risk assessment and a strategy for attendance had been completed but these actions were negated by the surge in infections. It is now anticipated that the next meeting of the Parish Council will be face-to-face in September, all being well. August has been set as the ‘holiday month’ of the Parish Council for many years.

The Parish Council AGM was held on Tuesday 4^th May at 7-30pm, by Zoom but before the High Court judgement came into force.  Minutes of AGM and the May meeting are on the web site.

Summer opening hours are 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. from May to September.  To help maintain the highest standards,  Gorstage Cemetery gates will be locked outside these hours. (May – Sept 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.). If you require access to the cemetery outside opening hours, please contact the Clerk on 07594 297691 or email: gorstagecemetery@outlook.com

Are you aged 40 or over and haven’t yet had your first vaccination against COVID-19 or do you know someone who falls into this group (family member, friend, neighbour, etc.)? Please find attached a flyer/poster for the roving COVID-19 vaccination clinics taking place across the borough next week including Northwich. 

There is a walk-in clinic for vaccination on 18th June 2021 in Northwich. Please see the information on the attached poster:

The government has recently launched a consultation in to improving broadband connectivity in rural areas. The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has put out a questionnaire to Parish Councils so they can contribute to the discussion. Acton Bridge Parish Council would like to respond to this questionnaire on behalf of the village’s residents. The Parish Council has launched a survey which it is asking residents to fill in. The information gathered will be used to inform the response to the main NALC survey. The survey is online and can be accessed by clicking this link.

The survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to fill in; it will close at the end of Sunday 23rd May. The Parish Council encourages as many residents to fill it out as possible. Thank you in advance.

Please find attached link to a temporary road closure notice for Cliff Road, Acton Bridge which commences on 4th May 2021  This is necessary for safety reasons to enable working on over head lines on behalf of Scottish power and will be carried out by SP Energy Networks. The works are expected to last for 2 days:

https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1452/5-day-notice_122034537_3318794_5fe273ab55.pdf

Should you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Steve Bentley on 0300 123 7036.

The Parish Council Annual General meeting will be held by Videoconferencing on Tuesday 4^th May 2021 at 7.30pm

All Acton Bridge residents are invited to attend – please email clerk@actonbridgeparishcouncil.org for an invite and meeting instructions.

Acton Bridge Parish Council and Community wish to express their deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and family for their great loss.  We trust that the dedication and steadfast support given by HRH Prince Philip to Her Majesty throughout their long life together will be some support at this time.

The Parish Council echo the many tributes expressed throughout the world  for the life of HRH Prince Philip. His service to the Nation, the world and its peoples will forever be a legacy to the life well lived of The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 

LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS

Below is the link to the Cheshire West and Chester’s website which includes all the details of local arrangements.

https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/his-royal-highness-the-prince-philip/his-royal-highness-the-prince-philip-duke-of-edinburgh.aspx

ONLINE CONDOLENCE BOOK

Attached is a link to the Council’s Online book of Condolence:  www.tolbc.com/ChesterHRHPPTributes

MOURNING PERIOD

The mourning period for the Duke of Edinburgh is eight days, until his funeral to be held on Saturday 17th April.

Cheshire West and Chester Council are providing details of an online resource pack available to help anyone who has to self-isolate for 10 days to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

This includes information about who should self-isolate, how to self-isolate and how to look after any symptoms at home.

There are also sections about how people can get financial help to tide them over the self-isolation period, how to get essential shopping, where to get support with wellbeing and even tips on how to cope with boredom.

This link is to help anyone who may need to self-isolate:

• Self-isolation support and inspiration pack

The Council will be sharing regular tips on social media to inspire self-isolators. Residents are invited to share their ideas and experience, either by posting on social media and tagging @Go_CheshireWest and using the hashtag #InspiringCW, or by visiting: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/inspire-cheshirewest and adding your ideas in the how are you making the most of staying at home section.

Anyone who needs support but does not have online access can call the Council’s helpline: 0300 123 7031.