DOMESTIC ABUSE MESSAGE

We are raising awareness of how you can contact us, or local support services, if you are experiencing domestic abuse. With increased measures to restrict the spread of coronavirus, many people in our communities are now isolating within their homes. Sadly, this means that we may see a rise in cases of domestic abuse as families and couples are spending more time in close quarters than ever before. We are committed to supporting anyone who finds themselves experiencing domestic abuse; being in isolation doesn't mean you're on your own. Domestic abuse is never ok. We also want to remind people who are worried about their own behaviour or actions that there is a support line available.

DCI Brian Bilby, from the force’s Public Protection Unit, said: “We know that ­coronavirus will have a serious impact on the lives of anyone who is experiencing domestic abuse. Fears over jobs, financial pressure, school closures, working from home and all the other current changes to our daily lives could result in an increase in domestic abuse incidents. If you’re already living with domestic abuse, then the current restrictions on movement to slow the spread of the virus have probably left you fearful of being isolated in the house with your abuser and as if there is nowhere to go for help. You may not be able to see the friends and family who usually support you, and some of the places where you go for help or treatment may be closed or offering a reduced service. Please remember that you can still call 999 if you or someone else is in danger.”

DCI Bilby said that while some domestic abuse support services are not currently offering face-to-face meetings, advice and support is still available on the phone or online.

In Derbyshire, the following services are available;
Derby City Domestic Abuse Service – 0800 085 3481
Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Service – 0800 019 8668
National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 200 0247
Men’s Advice Line – 0808 801 0327
National LBGT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428
Rape and Sexual Violence Services – 01773 746 115
Sail Derbyshire – a variety of numbers are available via the website Sailderbyshire.org.uk

If you’re a child or young person and domestic abuse is happening in your home or relationship, then call Childline on 0800 1111.
If you are worried about hurting the ones you love whilst staying at home, call the Respect Phoneline for support and help to manage your behaviour, 0808 8024040.

BIN COLLECTION PROBLEMS

Because many people are working from home and self-isolating there are far more cars parked in the streets than normal. This has resulted in access being blocked to bin men which has resulted in some bins not being emptied. Erewash Borough Council has said: “Please park considerately. If our bin lorries can’t get down your street, they can’t empty your bins. Some bins in the following Long Eaton streets have been missed due to parked cars blocking access: Sandford Avenue (6 onwards); Friar Street (bottom half); and Gladstone Street. Bins have also been missed at Buller St, Ilkeston due to parked cars.”

PARKING CHARGES SUSPENDED

Erewash Borough Council has suspended all parking charges in its car parks with immediate effect. This means that parking is now free for everyone and parking charges have been suspended at all of the council’s car parks, including Long Eaton Train Station. Councillor Carol Hart, Leader of Erewash Borough Council, says:

“Whilst there was already free parking for NHS workers, social care workers and NHS volunteers we have now decided to extend the free parking to all of our residents in all of our car parks. Parking will be free in all of the council’s car parks including the one at Long Eaton Train Station.”

The council is working extremely hard to protect key services in support of our residents and businesses, however there is likely to be some disruption due to the impact of the coronavirus.

 A list of all of the council’s car parks can be seen on the council’ website at erewash.gov.uk where you can also find updates to council services as a result of the Coronavirus.

PARKING CHARGES SUSPENDED

Erewash Borough Council has suspended all parking charges for NHS staff and key workers in its car parks with immediate effect. The move is aimed at helping and showing appreciation for key workers who need to park in the borough’s car parks for long periods as they continue to provide vital services. NHS health workers, social care workers, NHS volunteers and other key public workers will be able to park for free. The council is working extremely hard to protect key services in support of our residents and businesses, however there is likely to be some disruption due to the impact of the coronavirus. A list of all of the council’s car parks can be seen on the council’ website at erewash.gov.uk where you can also find updates to council services as a result of the Coronavirus.

PAPER TO GO ONLINE

LONG EATON WEBSITE EXTRA

The paper will not be published again in print until the present pandemic is over. However it will be published online and can be read on phone or computer by googling Long Eaton Website extra. The next issue no 261 will be online on Wednesday April 1st 2020.