Know where you can go to stay warm, have a hot drink and connect with other people in our district.To expand the list of Warm Spaces available within Braintree District, please click on the image on the left or visit this link: warm spaces printable
Come and get some new slippers courtesy of Healthwatch’s Slipper Exchange project which has been funded by Braintree District Council's cost of Living Fund.
Healthwatch will be providing free brand-new slippers to the most vulnerable in our communities, particularly those most at risk of slips, trips and falls. Exchange your old pair or just come and get some new ones! See the dates on the post!
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As the colder months set in, Braintree District Council is offering means-tested grants to help residents with essential hot water and heating repairs or installations. If you’re a homeowner or leaseholder and your home is your main residence, you may be eligible. 🔗 More info: visit braintree.gov.uk/housing/major-housing-grants For wider cost of living support, visit https://www.braintree.gov.uk/homepage/341/cost-of-living |
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As the rising cost of living continues to affect many people across our communities in different ways, Braintree District Council want to know how this impacts you. They have developed an anonymous Cost of Living Survey to identify residents' biggest challenges. In filling out the survey you’ll help BDC
To fill in the survey, visit https://www.braintree.gov.uk/xfp/form/727 If you would prefer a paper version of the survey please request one at the Parish Council office at the Village Hall. For more information visit https://www.braintree.gov.uk/costofliving |
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Braintree District Council have a new section on their website dedicated to Anti-social behaviour. They have issued this leaflet explaining what constitutes anti-social behaviour. Please visit Antisocial behaviour leaflet to read more about it. |
Mid and North East Essex Mind are bringing a series of free mental health training sessions to the Braintree District.
These community-based courses are designed to help individuals strengthen their mental wellbeing, understand their emotions and strengthen resilience.
The training sessions have been fully funded by Braintree District Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, making it free for all participants.
For more information visit
https://mnessexmind.org/training/
Visit https://www.hatfieldpeverelpc.com/assets/documents/boost-your-budget to access the booklet from Braintree District Council giving helpful advice and contacts for those on means tested support for:
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- Utilities & broadband
- School holidays, meals & transport
- Childcare, Funeral and pet costs
- Housing & mortgage help
- NHS & maternity costs
- Access to work & learning
- Pension help
- Legal costs & advice
The Parish Council has installed two emergency defibrillators. Please see further details on how to use the defibrillator:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v_tM6eUGaU&feature=emb_logo
The ambulance service will provide the code to unlock the cabinet when 999 is called.
LOCATIONS:
1. At the village hall (just outside the Parish Council's office) Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel.
2. At the front of the flats, Old Dairy Approach, off Station Road, Hatfield Peverel (old Arla Dairy site).
