From 11th January 2022, the Government changed its Covid testing system. People without symptoms no longer require a PCR test to confirm a positive lateral flow in England.
Devon County Council issued a news release to summarise the changes in Covid testing, explaining which test to get, where to get it in Devon, what to do with the results, and how long to isolate for.
You can read the full guidance release by clicking here.
On Friday 7th January 2022, Devon County Council released an update about Covid and its effects on the County. Its intention is to:
It includes sections about:
The update is available online and you can view it as a web page.
South Hams District Council has released a Christmas Update wishing a Merry Christmas and safe tidings from the council.
Their festive newsletter includes:
The newsletter is available online Click Here
South Hams District Council have published their table of revised waste and recycling collections over the Christmas and New Year period.
A child who was at the Village Christmas party on Saturday on 11th December, has tested positive for Covid today (Monday 13th) using a lateral flow test, they are now awaiting PCR test results.
It is suggest you all those who attended the party test themselves at home to make sure they are safe.
In early December South Hams District Council published a revised directory of essential information and contact details for a wide range of support available across the district from the Council and other groups.
This includes:
The directory is available online at: https://www.southhams.gov.uk/support-directory
The Village Hall Committee is looking forward to seeing you at the Christmas party on Saturday 11th December at 6pm. The hall is decorated and ready to party.
To keep us all safe and well, we would be very grateful if all adults and older children take a lateral flow test before attending, and only attend following a negative result. We will be asking everyone to sign the attendance book.
The Village Hall Committee.
South Hams District Council has received a number of enquiries and questions about their co-mingled waste collections, and what is done with it. To try and answer some of them, the South Hams District Council Communications Team released a video to show what happens once it is collected. The video is available on You Tube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NqhSlFnyho
[Video Released 24 November 2021 – by Vicky Croughan]
The Household Support Fund is designed to provide rapid short-term financial support for people who don’t have enough money to buy essentials like food or pay for heating. Anyone over 16 years old in the South Hams could be eligible, but you will need to confirm that your need is genuine.
These grants aim to help people to meet daily needs such as food, clothing and utility bills. Payments will be made directly into your bank account. Residents without a bank account should contact SHDC.
As well as being the place to apply for Household Support Fund money, there are other ways the Council can help people in crisis situations. This includes help with making adaptations to your home to help you live independently, support for people threatened with homelessness or struggling to pay their rent, and help to reduce energy costs.
For more support and useful contacts for help: click here
To see the original press release from the South Hams and West Devon: click here.
The new Police and Crime Plan for 2021-2025 has been released by the office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. It covers Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Its subtitle is “Creating safe, resilient and connected communities supported by world class sustainable policing”.
You can see a copy here The Police & Crime Plan 2021-25