The Essex Climate Action Commission is looking to get the views of Essex residents
on a selection of the recommendations the Commission will make which will help
Essex become a net-zero county by 2050.

Since its inception in May 2020, the Commission has been developing
recommendations for ways in which Essex can tackle climate change.
Through the Commission’s consultation, launched on 16 March, it hopes to find out
how much public support there is for its recommendations, whether residents think
the focus is on the right areas, and if the recommendations have the right level of
ambition. Residents have until Tuesday 4th May to have their say.

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Census field officers are now working in the community to remind everyone to complete their census and to signpost support.

Please share the following information with your community / client base so that residents are aware of the process and can avoid falling victim to anyone fraudulently claiming to be a census field officer.

All census officers:

• carry official identification cards with their photograph and name
• wear PPE, use hand sanitizer and socially distance
• can show a critical worker letter permitting them to be out and about doing their job

Any resident can call 0800 085 8239 to confirm the identity of a census officer and the area they are working in.

Census officers NEVER ask for money, bank details or any other financial information. They will NEVER ask to enter a home.

They work the following hours:

Monday – Saturday 09h00-20h00

Sundays and Bank Holidays 10h00-16h00

If any doubt, always close the door.

If a resident feels threatened or in danger, then they should call 999.

With thanks and kind regards,

Valerie Newell

Census Engagement Manager, North Essex

Office for National Statistics

+44 (0)7452 939018

valerie.cumming.newell81@field.census.gov.uk

www.census.gov.uk

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On behalf of the Council sincere condolences are expressed to The Queen and her family at the sad passing of His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip supported Her Majesty The Queen as consort for almost 70 years.

A letter of condolence will be sent to the Queen on behalf of the Parish Council and the residents of Felsted Parish. The Parish flag will be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect.

Graham Harvey

Chair, Felsted Parish Council

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PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCY

Following the resignation of Margaret Attwood the Council have a vacant seat on the Parish Council which will be filled by co-option.

If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor and wish to be considered for this vacancy please let the Clerk know by 23 April 2021. Interviews will then be held and the Council will appoint the most suitable candidate.

If you wish to know more about the role and what it entails please feel free to contact the Clerk, or any Councillor, for more information.

Heather Read

Clerk to Felsted Parish Council

Office:  01371 823071         E mail: clerk@felsted-pc.gov.uk

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We are pleased to advise that we have been able to open the toilets at the main playing field.

They are now open 8 am to 5 pm every day.

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People living and working in Essex, without Covid-19 symptoms, are now being offered walk-in appointments for a rapid test at their local test centre. With 13 test centres now in full operation, capacity for testing has increased, meaning people now have another option available to them.

Residents and those working in Essex had previously been invited to book their test appointment in advance, online or by phone. The new option brings more flexibility, especially for those who are unable to work from home and want to get tested for peace of mind and reassurance.

Around a third of people with Covid-19 have no symptoms and could be spreading the virus unknowingly. Although case numbers are declining, there is still a worrying number of people with Covid-19 in Essex. Health officials in the county advise figures could go down even quicker if together we break the chain of transmission by getting tested regularly.

Councillor John Spence, Cabinet Member for Health & Adult Social Care says: “The number of cases in Essex is continuing to reduce, and that’s down to the great efforts of the people of Essex. This is also because of the upscaling of testing of those without symptoms. It’s important to get tested regularly to stop the spread, and now we are accepting walk-ins, it’s easier than ever.”

Rapid Covid-19 tests are available at 13 test centres across Essex, all easily accessible and Covid-secure:

Basildon – Towngate Theatre, and The Place Leisure Centre, Pitsea

Braintree – Witham Town Football Club

Brentwood – The Nightingale Centre

Castle Point – Waterside Farm Leisure Centre

Chelmsford – Central Baptist Church

Colchester – Colchester Leisure Centre

Epping Forest – Theydon Bois Village Hall

Harlow – Civic Centre, The Water Gardens

Maldon – West Maldon Community Centre

Rochford – The MegaCentre

Tendring – Long Meadows Community Centre

Uttlesford – Saffron Walden ECL

Walk-in or book an appointment online at

www.essex.gov.uk/getting-tested or by calling 0333 772 6144.

Anyone with symptoms should book a test via www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test

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We have been asked to share this important message from the NHS:

As we are constantly reminded, beware of fraudsters. The NHS will NEVER ask you to pay for a vaccine or to hand over bank account details.

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