STAY AT HOME

A Message Worth Repeating Is Delivered In Time For Warmer Weather

We have teamed up with partners across Derbyshire to deliver a message worth repeating: stay at home, protect the NHS, and save lives. We’re releasing this short video together ahead of the predicted warmer weather this weekend, and the Easter weekend that follows. It is our duty to try and limit the spread of coronavirus but we know that with sunnier skies comes the temptation to go out and get together with family and friends. But it is critically important that we all continue to abide by the ongoing restrictions on movement and the rules on social distancing.
Everyone featured in this video plays a role in society that means they don’t have the luxury of staying at home. They all head out to work every day to keep our society moving. So please watch the short clip and remember that we are all in this together.
We need to protect the NHS, and by staying at home and heading out only locally, we can all play our part in saving lives

This video has been created by a team including Derbyshire Constabulary, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council, Derby Mountain Rescue Team, the Peak District National Park Authority, High Peak Borough Council, South Derbyshire District Council, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, and the Central England Co-op.

You can watch the video by clicking this link:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SVEJN_rLX4

Message Sent By
Carole Woodall

DOG OWNERS BEWARE

To all dog owners, please see the below warning from Trading Standards:-

Trading Standards are warning residents to be vigilant after an incident that occurred in Long Eaton.  A resident was called upon at home by a man who told her that her dog, a pedigree, needed to be taken into quarantine for a couple of days because it could pass on the Coronavirus.  This was an attempt to steal a valuable and loved pet. 
You can report incidents at trading.standards@derbyshire.gov.uk, or via the Citizen’s Advice helpline on 03454 04 05 06 or by contacting the police on 101.

101 CALLS ARE NOW FREE

Calls to the police non-emergency 101 number are now free of charge following a public campaign. The move was announced by the Home Office and comes as police forces across the UK prepare for the peak of the coronavirus pandemic. Previously, people who used the non-emergency police number were charged 15p per call. From April 1st the Home Office will cover the £7m per year it costs to fund the service. Welcoming the move, Derbyshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa said: "This is a positive development and ensures victims of crime including the most vulnerable in our communities will no longer have to pay for reporting crime or information.”

WEBSITE EXTRA TO GO WEEKLY

Due to the present pandemic and the suspension of advertising it was no longer viable to produce the paper in print. It was also considered unsafe to make deliveries to our 32 outlets (if open), especially as many of our readers were isolated in their homes.  So instead we published the last edition (Issue 261) on the website, where the paper started. Due to the high numbers of visits to the site the Long Eaton Website Extra has decided to publish weekly. The next edition Issue 262 will be online on Wednesday April 8th. The deadline for classified ads, family announcements and letters will be 6pm on Monday April 6th. Please contact the paper via longeatonweb@gmail.com or ring 0115 9731957 mob: 07504 691201 We will return to publishing the paper in print as soon as conditions allow.

GRANT SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES

Erewash Borough Council will confirm details of how new business rates support grants will be provided within the coming days. The government announced that it was providing extra support for business ratepayers and local authorities have been waiting to receive the government funding along with final guidance on the temporary measures in response to the Coronavirus. The council confirmed today that all business ratepayers who have a direct debit set up will be paid the grants automatically very shortly. Others will be contacted by letter, text or post with a form also available on the council’s website to complete a declaration and provide bank details.

The government announced a package of temporary grant funding measures aimed at supporting businesses through the disruption. These include small business grants of £10,000 for all businesses in receipt of small business rate relief or rural rate relief. Other support includes grants for businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sector of up to £25,000.  Councillor Wayne Major, Erewash Borough Council’s Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Resources, says: “This is a fast-moving situation, with local authorities having to react and put measures in place across all service areas. As soon as the Chancellor announced the measures, we have been taking on board the guidance and will be in a position shortly to provide the grant support that we know so many businesses need at this time.”

Full details of the government’s business support measures can be found at gov.uk and the council will keep businesses informed locally through direct communication and via updates on its website and social media channels.