Gotherington Parish Council

Coronavirus

Current Government guidance and information
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-safely-with-respiratory-infections-including-covid-19

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus


 

Historic Guidance and Information

26th MARCH 2021

From 29 March – Outdoor gatherings of either six people or two households will be allowed. It is understood this will include gatherings in private gardens. Outdoor sports facilities such as tennis or basketball courts will reopen and organised adult and children’s sport, such as grassroots football, will also return

4th January 2021

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement the council are now obliged to close the Tennis Courts until further notice. We will reopen the courts as soon as we are permitted and it is safe to do so.

No booking of village buildings during this period will be possible.

The children’s playground will remain open for use.

For questions of Coronavirus and what is and is not permitted, please visit https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

 

3rd November 2020

In line with UK Government policy on Coronavirus, the Parish Council will be stopping the use of all sports facilities until further notice. This will come into effect on Thursday 5th November and run until Wednesday 2nd December. During this period no sport may be played on Freeman Field and the Tennis courts will be locked. 

No booking of village buildings during this period will be possible.

The children’s playground will remain open for use.

For questions of Coronavirus and what is and is not permitted, please visit https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Coronavirus Mobile Testing

Mobile Testing Unit locations

An important part of minimizing and managing any future spread of Covid-19 is the speed at which people can be tested and isolation measures put in place, should an outbreak occur. The mobile testing unit is now available at locations across the county. Please see this week’s locations below.

Anyone with symptoms of Covid-19 can have a test. You must book a test in advance. Please do not turn up to one of the locations without booking – anyone without a booking risks being turned away.

To book a test or for more information on testing, go to the NHS website or call 119.

This week’s locations. Please check the GCC website  for daily updates.

 

Coronavirus Help

In consideration of new Government guidance to stop non-essential contact with others, all Council meetings are postponed until further notice. This is in line with Tewkesbury Borough Council. The parish council will continue to operate remotely, though for obvious reasons some services maybe scaled back.

As ever, if you feel you need the help of a councillor, our contact details are here or in the back of the latest Topics.

Should you need any information about the virus, please refer to the NHS Coronavirus

Further information is also available from Tewkesbury Borough Council – Coronavirus Advice

Gloucestershire’s Community Help Hub – The hub now has a phone line which has been set up for those who do not have internet access. 01452 583519 The lines are open Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm.

Should you need local help GOWNS is available here

Coronavirus Information

Here you will find information about local services during the Coronavirus Outbreak.

  • 24th Nov 2020 – Tewkesbury Borough Council Fund for businesses online application form can be found here

  • 27th May 2020 – New mental health service launched for young people
  • 27th May 2020 – Trial sites announced for better social distancing in town centres
  • 25th May 2020 – A guide to what’s available to help you and others
  • 7th May 2020 –AgeUK Gloucestershire During Covid19 we have adapted our support and we want to let local communities know that we are here to help. We have a variety of resources that we are keen to share with the communities.
    • We have an information and advice line where anyone (older people and their families) with an issue can call and get free advice – 01452 422660
    • We have set up a Freephone line if any older person is feeling lonely and wants a chat with one of our staff or volunteers – 0800 298 0579
    • We are also running an online social group which older people can join, get and share info and ideas on staying occupied, there are quizzes and discussion groups. https://www.facebook.com/groups/gloucestershirespringboard
    • We are promoting a campaign to Greet Your Street at 11am to get neighbours socializing on their doorsteps; we have posters that we can send out for households to show they are involved.
    • There is also a lot of advice and information on our website: www.ageukgloucestershire.org.uk