Census 2021.

Households across the nation will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021.

The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of 1941.

The Census is a snapshot of who we are and how we live our lives. The information is vital for assessing community needs for services such as schools and Doctors surgeries as well as how our communities are made up and changing.

Census weekend is the 21st March It is so important everyone takes part and we have made it easier for people to do so online on any device, with help and paper questionnaires for those that need them.”

Results will be available within 12 months, although personal records will be locked away for 100 years, kept safe for future generations.

For more information visit www.census.gov.uk and follow us on twitter and facebook at @census2021 or Linkedin just put Census 2021 in the search box and there is loads of useful information for you there.

The Devon & Cornwall Office of Police and Crime Commissioner has circulated the following link for sharing with members of the public in England and Wales so they can  report suspected Covid-19 breaches to the police.

https://www.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/c19/v7/tell-us-about-a-possible-breach-of-coronavirus-covid-19-measures/

Information from EDDC 11/1/21:

Coronavirus Community Support Hub

We’re continuing our Coronavirus Community Support Hub, which can provide support and guidance to residents in need. Residents can ask for help using our online form: https://eastdevon.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/community-support/coronavirus-community-support-hub/ or by calling 01395 571500 (the same number as before).

The Coronavirus Community Food Fund

Our food fund is open to applications from you: https://eastdevon.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/community-support/coronavirus-community-food-fund/

It gives quick grants of between £500 and £2,500 for projects related to providing food to residents of East Devon who are in food poverty during Coronavirus. Projects can include, for example:

• A food bank whose stocks of items are running low and they need an immediate donation to enable them to restock.
• A foodbank that needs different items to what they have, for example if they need nappies or cleaning products that they aren’t receiving through donations.
• New equipment / resources that allow groups to have the capacity for the increased number of people needing their food related service.
• A service providing hot meals delivered to the homes of vulnerable people, children or adults, who might otherwise not have a hot meal.
• Costs related to collecting food donations and delivering food to those in need.
• Training of staff and volunteers working on food related projects.

It can be used to fund eligible capital (so for physical things like equipment) and revenue costs (so for things like training, petrol costs).

Financial Hardship Fund

If residents are struggling to afford food or other essentials, ask them to fill in our online application form: https://eastdevon.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/benefits-and-council-tax/information-financial-hardship-fund/ Help available includes access to emergency short term support through shopping vouchers, food bank referrals, utility top ups, paying for essential travel needs, or essential advice and support services, or referrals to apply for Benefits.

Residents newsletter

If you haven’t already done so, you’d probably find it really useful to sign up to our residents newsletter, and encourage residents to sign up as well to get the latest updates from us: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKEDDC/subscriber/new  

 

St Michael’s Church, Cotleigh will be open for private prayer on Mondays 10.30 am – 12 noon and Thursdays 2 pm – 3.30 pm As there will not be a harvest festival service this year the PCC would welcome donations of non perishable food for the Honiton Food Bank which can be left in the church at the above times during October

During this uncertain time please do keep an eye on your neighbours, offer to get shopping or prescriptions if you are going to town for those that are self-isolating or socially distancing themselves.  The Kings Arms, Stockland and The Sidmouth Arms, Upottery are offering a takeaway service and selling essentials such as eggs, milk, toilet rolls etc.  If anyone needs support or help with anything please do contact Nigel & Sharon Young 01404 831300, Chris & Tessa Henley 01404 831028, Martyn & Gillian Broom 01404 831498, Sarah and John Lilley 01404831813 or Kerry Kennell on 01404861129.