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Our next OPEN MEETING is on Tuesday 05th May 2020 - 8pm (Vera Fletcher Hall, Thames Ditton, KT7 0LQ). All who live or work in Thames Ditton and Weston Green are welcome. Click here for our Open meeting dates
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Elmbridge Council - Services Updates
Elmbridge Borough Council Services
Daily Updates
Elmbridge Borough Council is posting daily updates, during the Coronavirus epidemic, for the many services it is providing to the vulnerable, the community and to businesses.
Service changes and cancellations during this period are also shown.
To see these, go to :-
https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/news/elmbridge-services/
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Property Appeal for Elmbridge Homeless
Property Appeal for Elmbridge's Homeless During the Coronavirus Crisis
Elmbridge Borough Council is making an urgent call to hoteliers, B&Bs, Airbnb and serviced apartment owners and private and social landlords to come forward to offer accommodation to house the borough’s homeless during the coronavirus crisis.
We need up to 30 self-contained studios or annexes / 1- and 2-bedroom homes across Elmbridge to accommodate rough sleepers and homeless families during the crisis. In line with Gov...
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FOODBANK - Donations needed urgently
East Elmbridge FoodBank is in urgent need of financial donations.
An increasing number of people are turning to this service for support during the Covid-19 crisis. As the lockdown continues, the pressure of FoodBanks to support families will inevitably increase and we need to do everything we can to support them. Please see the flyer below for details of how you can help.
Here in Thames Ditton, our Boomerang Bag sewing bees are donating a greater number of Boomerang Bags to the ...
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Elmbridge Council - Coronavirus Update
Elmbridge Borough Council - Coronavirus Update
The Council have issued the following update for residents and businesses:
The Civic Centre
The Civic Centre is now closed to the public. A notice will be put on the front door with the following numbers for residents:
If you need to contact us, please call:
01372 474474: Mon to Thurs 8.45am - 5pm and Fri 8.45am - 4.45pm.
If you are at risk of being homeless call 01372 474590.
Out of hours emergency: 0300 369 0576.
If you are homeless and ...
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Surrey Police - Fraud Alert
SURREY POLICE FRAUD ALERT
Surrey Police are warning people stay on the alert as reports of fraud or attempted fraud related to Covid-19.
The majority of reports are related to online shopping scams where people have ordered protective face masks, hand sanitiser and other products which have never arrived.
Other frauds being reported include ticket fraud, romance fraud, charity fraud and lender loan fraud.
There have also been many reports of coronavirus-themed 'phishing' emails. These attemp...
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Coronavirus Support Local contact
Dear Resident,
Local support is clearly the most effective way to support our neighbours at this time.
Residents Association volunteers are working with local councillors and Colets Health & Fitness to identify residents who may not yet have local or family support networks, to ensure that anyone who needs help gets it, particularly those without access to technology and social media. We had planned a leaflet drop but have been overtaken by events. If you know someone who is in isolation...
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Useful Coronavirus links
Useful links to information as residents rally round to help respond to coronavirus
Local Service Updates
Elmbridge Coronavirus Updates
Elmbridge Service Updates
St. Peter’s Hospital Updates
Kingston Hospital Updates
Health advice and how to stop the spread
Government – Guidance for social distancing and who should self isolate
Government – https://www...
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Coronavirus Support
The Residents' Association is currently working with Elmbridge Borough Council, Surrey County Council and other local organisations to see how best we can support residents through the Coronavirus situation, particularly those who are not generally online.
Many members are already offering help and support to their neighbours.We will be in touch shortly with further information.
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RA's AGM Postponed
NO AGM 17 MARCH - POSTPONED DUE TO CURRENT SITUATION
Sadly, due to the current situation regarding the coronavirus, we have postponed the AGM until later in the year.
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Elmbridge Dementia-carer training course
Elmbridge Borough Council has announced the following training course to help those caring for people with dementia.
For more information, telephone 01372 474 547 or email: dementiaservices@elmbridge.gov.uk
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