from Hatfield Peverel Parish Council

AGE WELL EAST - New service in Braintree District supporting people living in later life.

Age Well East is an established charity (formally Age Concern Colchester and Tendring) We have been empowering people in later years since 1950 and we provide excellent support services which are free and easily available.

Age Well East Advice service is now available to support residents living in later life in the Braintree District area (aged 60 plus). In particular we are able to visit people to assist with benefits checks and applications for disability benefits such as Attendance Allowance. Our advice service is delivered by experienced and knowledgeable advisors who provide free independent advice and welfare support. At a time when many people living in later life may be concerned about the cost of living and winter energy bills we are happy to offer free benefits checks to make sure that people are claiming the relevant support.

There is more information about our advice service on our website:

Advice and welfare - Age Well East

Call on 0800 373 3333 or email us at enquiries@agewelleast.org.uk

There is also an online referral form for self-referrals:

Referrals - Age Well East

This year, the council trialled re-wilding in areas around the village, leaving some uncut during No Mow May and others throughout spring and summer to support pollinators like butterflies and bees.

Did you notice a difference in these areas? We’d love your feedback on whether to continue this initiative. Please follow the link to see which areas were re-wilded and answer two quick questions. Your input is invaluable and will help us shape future plans for our village!

https://forms.gle/kNxFJqwFE1FJ8FtF8

 

 

 

BUS FARE INFORMATION

The current £2 cap on single bus fares comes to an end on 31 December 2024.

From 1 January 2025 through to the end of December 2025, a new single fare cap at £3 will begin to ensure millions of people can access affordable bus fares and better opportunities all over the country. This will particularly benefit passengers in rural communities and towns and will save passengers up to 80% on some routes.

The cap means no single bus fare on routes included in the scheme will exceed £3 and routes where fares are less than £3 will only be allowed to increase by inflation in the normal way so that some fares will remain below £3. The fare cap will help millions access better opportunities and promote greater use by passengers.

 

Citizens Advice will hold a FREE information session at Witham Public Hall on Tuesday 12 November at 2pm, where the recent changes to the Winter Fuel Allowance will be explained and a team will be on hand to offer advice. No need to book. Refreshments will be available. If you are unable to make it, click on the photo below for Braintree District Council's Winter Allowance Guide

If you wish to advertise in the Village Voice, please email Janice Fitzpatrick, Comms Officer at communications@hatfieldpeverelpc.com for details.

We are pleased to advise that Braintree District Council adopted the reviewed Hatfield Peverel Neighbourhood Development Plan at its meeting on Monday 23^rd September 2024. Click the link below to see the final adopted version.

HP NDP Adopted Version 2024

The reviewed Plan will now replace the old version and will be used by Braintree District Council and Hatfield Peverel Parish Council to determine planning applications within the area covered by the Plan.

Thank you again to everyone who took the time to give your views, attend and participate in the various consultations to ensure that the Plan was up to date and enhanced, and crucially took part by getting out and voting in the successful referendum without which the reviewed Plan could not have been adopted.

 

 

TO REPORT A HIGHWAYS-RELATED FAULT REFER TO THE VISUAL BELOW AND CLICK ON IT TO ACCESS THE LINK TO THE ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL REPORTING LINK

 

The Government has set out plans to reduce carbon on our roads by phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030. Alongside this, Essex County Council has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 to help tackle climate change.  In Essex, around half of all CO₂e emissions are from transport and a shift towards electric vehicles is an important part of achieving the net zero goal and improving air quality, alongside the continued work to encourage more sustainable transport options. Essex has already seen a significant increase in the ownership of plug-in vehicles in recent years and there are over 300 registered public charging points. However, as we continue to make this shift, we need to go further, and it is predicted we will need up to 6,000 public charge points across the county by 2030. Essex can lead the way in shifting to safer, greener, healthier travel, but to do so, residents, businesses and visitors need access to a reliable, convenient, accessible and fairly priced network of electric vehicle charging points. Essex County Council’s Electric Vehicle Charge Point Strategy is the first step in making this happen, setting out a simple vision – the Right Charger in the Right Place. Your views on the draft strategy are important and your feedback will help further shape the strategy before it is formally launched. To find out more and have your say, please visit: www.essexhighways.org/ev-strategy.

Please click on this link for contact details of your local Community Hub Hospital Discharge Community Information

The British Gas Trust has launched a new Energy Support Fund to help British Gas customers in England, Wales and Scotland who are struggling to pay their energy bills. This fund, has been set up in response to the increasing cost of living and rising inflation, including Ofgem’s most recent price cap increase. Through the fund, thousands of eligible British Gas customers with fuel debt of £250 to £1,500, can apply for grants to help pay their energy bills over the coming months. The fund will remain open until all the money invested has been awarded. In addition, the Trust also runs the Individual and Families Debt Write Off Fund which is open to British Gas and non-British Gas customers with an energy debt between £250 and £1500.

To read the advice pack for residents from the Essex Climate Commission, please click this link: The Essex Advice Pack | Essex Climate Commission

Click on the link to read the A12 widening scheme statutory consultation response from the Parish Council.

CABIN FEVER CHOIR - Keep Singing, Stay Safe, Stay Sane!

 

Essex Police has issued an alert over hare coursing.

There has been a recent spate of frauds relating to property rental.  Click the link to read more.

If anyone finds themselves having to perform CPR/Defibrillation in an out-of-hospital setting during the current climate, please take a look at this video on the following link: https://www.resus.org.uk/media/statements/resuscitation-council-uk-statements-on-covid-19-coronavirus-cpr-and-resuscitation/covid-community/

Further advice includes:

• Wear Gloves 
• As shown a towel or similar to place over nose mouth  
• When we carry out chest compressions air is released through the nose and mouth in droplet form, thus possible spread of infection, in this case Covid -19 
• Remember we are trained as first aiders 
• Check Danger, make sure area is safe to proceed
• Do not check air way or breathing 
• Shake shoulders in normal manner
• Ask are you alright ! 
• No response call 999 inform the service of what is taking place and the patient may have Covid 19 follow instruction

This information has been provided by AJS First Aid Training Services.

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