At 12:11 on Wednesday, 8 April, 2020, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as AFA in Wellington Road, Muxton.
One fire appliance was mobilised from Telford Central.
Report of a carbon monoxide detector actuated in a domestic property.
Wednesday, 8 April 2020
Sunday, 5 April 2020
Fire in Arleston
At 19:59 on Sunday, 5 April, 2020, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Arleston,Wellington
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Wellington.
Fire involving small quantity of paper and cardboard. Crews used buckets of water to extinguish the fire.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Wellington.
Fire involving small quantity of paper and cardboard. Crews used buckets of water to extinguish the fire.
Thursday, 2 April 2020
Official statement from Telford and Wrekin Council re Coronavirus
Protecting and caring during the coronavirus pandemic 21 – 28 March
Council leader Shaun Davies' week's round-up
Events have moved very quickly over the last week, so here’s a quick reminder of what’s happened in Telford and Wrekin.
Free School Meals
We’ve delivered around 27,000 packed lunches to children eligible for Free School Meals around the borough.
Thank you for everyone’s understanding - these meals are only for those eligible for a Free School Meal due to financial circumstances.
Check if you’re entitled based on your income
Council Tax Holidays
More than 8,000 households have asked to take a two month council tax holiday and we’re processing these as quickly as we can.
The two-month payment break is to help ease the financial burden people face caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It will mean the bill can be paid over the remaining 10 months of the financial year.
If your financial circumstances have changed and you’re struggling to now pay your council tax bill, you can apply for help through our council tax reduction scheme. Visit www.telford.gov.uk/benefits or by calling 01952 383838 (9am-5pm weekdays).
Supporting residents and businesses
We’ve written to every borough household and business explaining the support available and dealt with approximately 1,060 requests for support from businesses alone and many more from residents.
We’ve also launched our own scheme to recruit volunteers to support vulnerable residents and for vulnerable residents to register for get that support – you can do this online here
Our residents’ helpline 01952 382030 is open 9am to 5pm Monday – Friday, 9am to 1pm over weekends
We’ve also kept people informed through regular website, video, social and other media updates, receiving more than 4,000 messages from residents via social media alone.
Our businesses helpline 01952 383838 is open 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday.
Grants to Telford Crisis Network and homeless charities
We’ve given £80k of emergency grants to charities that work to support the homeless and rough sleepers and Telford Crisis Network, who run the borough’s main foodbank, to help them cope with the coronavirus outbreak, while we’ve also helped to accommodate eight people who were rough sleeping.
Supporting Operation Shield
We’re ready to support Operation Shield., the Government scheme to get food parcels and other necessities to help the most vulnerable in the community isolating at home with no friends, family or neighbours to support them.
The first delivery of supplies are expected to arrive early next week at our food distribution hub where they will be packed and distributed by council staff and partners . But we’ve not waited for this to arrive, we’ve already starting contacting the most vulnerable and, with the help of partners, have started delivering some food parcels to those self-isolating and in greatest need.
If you need such help, contact our residents’ helpline number 01952 382030 (9am to 5pm Monday – Friday, 9am to 1pm over weekends)
Helping to observe the lockdown
Our Public Protection officers have gone out every day, including at night, this week to follow up on reports of businesses that should be closed staying open. Earlier during the week, they visited 20 reported premises. They also checked all of Wellington, Dawley and Newport town centres.
This government list states which businesses must be closed. These must remain closed. We have officers, backed up by the police out throughout the borough to make sure they stay shut.
Play areas and council buildings
While our parks are open so that people can exercise while practicing social distancing, we’ve closed all play areas to reduce the risk of coronavirus spreading. All our buildings are now also closed to the public unless you have a pre-booked appointment.
Supporting discharges from hospital
We’ve switched extra resources to help reduce the time taken to transfer patients out of hospital to care homes or to a care provider – it was 48 hours and in the last week we’ve been working to reduce it to 2 hours –This will help free up beds in our local hospital. We have also set up a dedicated support line for PRH and other Health and Care businesses in the borough and are supporting on daily basis all our care providers.
The superb NHS services rightly take centre stage in the response to the coronavirus pandemic and deserve our unstinting gratitude and support.
But councils like Telford & Wrekin play an absolutely key part supporting the community and making sure that everyone can help play their part in reducing the spread of the virus and easing pressure on the NHS. My heartfelt thanks to everyone who has worked so hard to make this happen.
Council leader Shaun Davies' week's round-up
Events have moved very quickly over the last week, so here’s a quick reminder of what’s happened in Telford and Wrekin.
Free School Meals
We’ve delivered around 27,000 packed lunches to children eligible for Free School Meals around the borough.
Thank you for everyone’s understanding - these meals are only for those eligible for a Free School Meal due to financial circumstances.
Check if you’re entitled based on your income
Council Tax Holidays
More than 8,000 households have asked to take a two month council tax holiday and we’re processing these as quickly as we can.
The two-month payment break is to help ease the financial burden people face caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It will mean the bill can be paid over the remaining 10 months of the financial year.
If your financial circumstances have changed and you’re struggling to now pay your council tax bill, you can apply for help through our council tax reduction scheme. Visit www.telford.gov.uk/benefits or by calling 01952 383838 (9am-5pm weekdays).
Supporting residents and businesses
We’ve written to every borough household and business explaining the support available and dealt with approximately 1,060 requests for support from businesses alone and many more from residents.
We’ve also launched our own scheme to recruit volunteers to support vulnerable residents and for vulnerable residents to register for get that support – you can do this online here
Our residents’ helpline 01952 382030 is open 9am to 5pm Monday – Friday, 9am to 1pm over weekends
We’ve also kept people informed through regular website, video, social and other media updates, receiving more than 4,000 messages from residents via social media alone.
Our businesses helpline 01952 383838 is open 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday.
Grants to Telford Crisis Network and homeless charities
We’ve given £80k of emergency grants to charities that work to support the homeless and rough sleepers and Telford Crisis Network, who run the borough’s main foodbank, to help them cope with the coronavirus outbreak, while we’ve also helped to accommodate eight people who were rough sleeping.
Supporting Operation Shield
We’re ready to support Operation Shield., the Government scheme to get food parcels and other necessities to help the most vulnerable in the community isolating at home with no friends, family or neighbours to support them.
The first delivery of supplies are expected to arrive early next week at our food distribution hub where they will be packed and distributed by council staff and partners . But we’ve not waited for this to arrive, we’ve already starting contacting the most vulnerable and, with the help of partners, have started delivering some food parcels to those self-isolating and in greatest need.
If you need such help, contact our residents’ helpline number 01952 382030 (9am to 5pm Monday – Friday, 9am to 1pm over weekends)
Helping to observe the lockdown
Our Public Protection officers have gone out every day, including at night, this week to follow up on reports of businesses that should be closed staying open. Earlier during the week, they visited 20 reported premises. They also checked all of Wellington, Dawley and Newport town centres.
This government list states which businesses must be closed. These must remain closed. We have officers, backed up by the police out throughout the borough to make sure they stay shut.
Play areas and council buildings
While our parks are open so that people can exercise while practicing social distancing, we’ve closed all play areas to reduce the risk of coronavirus spreading. All our buildings are now also closed to the public unless you have a pre-booked appointment.
Supporting discharges from hospital
We’ve switched extra resources to help reduce the time taken to transfer patients out of hospital to care homes or to a care provider – it was 48 hours and in the last week we’ve been working to reduce it to 2 hours –This will help free up beds in our local hospital. We have also set up a dedicated support line for PRH and other Health and Care businesses in the borough and are supporting on daily basis all our care providers.
The superb NHS services rightly take centre stage in the response to the coronavirus pandemic and deserve our unstinting gratitude and support.
But councils like Telford & Wrekin play an absolutely key part supporting the community and making sure that everyone can help play their part in reducing the spread of the virus and easing pressure on the NHS. My heartfelt thanks to everyone who has worked so hard to make this happen.
Help remains available for victims of domestic abuse in Telford and Wrekin
As people are being asked to stay at home to protect the NHS, Telford & Wrekin Council are reassuring victims of domestic abuse that help and support remains available to them.
Councillor Rae Evans, cabinet lead for the prevention of domestic abuse, said: “Coronavirus will impact the most vulnerable in our communities, including those experiencing domestic abuse.
“With more and more people being asked to stay at home, to protect the NHS and to save lives, many victims of domestic abuse are going to find themselves even more trapped and in need of support.
“Telford has been a white ribbon town now for three years in a row, it shows our commitment to protect and care for victims of domestic abuse.
“So we want to remind people during this difficult time that if you, or someone you know, are experiencing abuse, you're not alone. Help and support is available so please get in touch.
Wendy Bulman, Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service Manager, said: “During this pandemic it is important to know that domestic abuse services are still open and available to help.
"We remain committed to offering support via telephone or email. Access to Refuge or alternative safe accommodation is also available should you need to flee”
For help and support contact the Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service 0300 303 1191 or email sdas@shropsdas.org.uk.
Councillor Rae Evans, cabinet lead for the prevention of domestic abuse, said: “Coronavirus will impact the most vulnerable in our communities, including those experiencing domestic abuse.
“With more and more people being asked to stay at home, to protect the NHS and to save lives, many victims of domestic abuse are going to find themselves even more trapped and in need of support.
“Telford has been a white ribbon town now for three years in a row, it shows our commitment to protect and care for victims of domestic abuse.
“So we want to remind people during this difficult time that if you, or someone you know, are experiencing abuse, you're not alone. Help and support is available so please get in touch.
Wendy Bulman, Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service Manager, said: “During this pandemic it is important to know that domestic abuse services are still open and available to help.
"We remain committed to offering support via telephone or email. Access to Refuge or alternative safe accommodation is also available should you need to flee”
For help and support contact the Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service 0300 303 1191 or email sdas@shropsdas.org.uk.
Scenic beauty spots close car parks to encourage local exercising only
We’re blessed that the Telford and Wrekin area has lots of scenic beauty spots but before you rush out to visit these, we’d like you to ask yourself:
1. Is this an essential journey?
2. Do I need to drive here to complete my daily exercise?
As the government guidelines state, we should stay at home (unless you’re unable to work from home), and journey out only for food and medicines. You can go out for exercise once a day.
Daily walks and exercise should be completed locally in your surrounding areas, alone or with members of your household only.
Car parks surrounding the Wrekin and The Ercall are now closed.
John Hughes of Shropshire Wildlife Trust, which owns the car park at the foot of the Wrekin said “The Forest Glen is one of several car parks we’ve been ask to close to maintain social distancing. Keeping healthy through outdoor exercise is important, but Telford has a wealth of easily accessible and quiet green spaces within walking distance for many people.”
Cllr Carolyn Healy, Cabinet Member for Visitor Economy, Historic and Natural Environment, and Climate Change said “The reason for this is that the car park then becomes a place that can become very busy and it becomes very difficult for people to keep a safe distance from one another.”
“We must do everything we can to stop the risk of spreading the virus and if this means we can’t go to some of our favourite places for a while then that’s a small price to pay.”
So please don’t drive out for your exercise.
1. Is this an essential journey?
2. Do I need to drive here to complete my daily exercise?
As the government guidelines state, we should stay at home (unless you’re unable to work from home), and journey out only for food and medicines. You can go out for exercise once a day.
Daily walks and exercise should be completed locally in your surrounding areas, alone or with members of your household only.
Car parks surrounding the Wrekin and The Ercall are now closed.
John Hughes of Shropshire Wildlife Trust, which owns the car park at the foot of the Wrekin said “The Forest Glen is one of several car parks we’ve been ask to close to maintain social distancing. Keeping healthy through outdoor exercise is important, but Telford has a wealth of easily accessible and quiet green spaces within walking distance for many people.”
Cllr Carolyn Healy, Cabinet Member for Visitor Economy, Historic and Natural Environment, and Climate Change said “The reason for this is that the car park then becomes a place that can become very busy and it becomes very difficult for people to keep a safe distance from one another.”
“We must do everything we can to stop the risk of spreading the virus and if this means we can’t go to some of our favourite places for a while then that’s a small price to pay.”
So please don’t drive out for your exercise.
Sunday, 16 February 2020
Emergency Services Storm plea
“We would like to reassure everyone affected that all partners are working together to keep people safe and plans have been put in place for the coming days.
“There are currently severe flood warnings, meaning danger to life, for the Tenbury Wells area and Ludlow. We are also advised that there is potential risk of further and significant flooding over the next few days in Greyfriars and Hampton Bishop in Herefordshire, Worcester and Upton in Worcestershire and Shrewsbury in Shropshire.
“We are continuing to work hard to identify and evacuate residents where necessary and teams on the ground are there to support communities, particularly the vulnerable. Rest centres are in place for anyone asked to leave their homes.
“We are experiencing unprecedented river levels, particularly in Tenbury and Ludlow, so please do not travel unless absolutely necessary. Many roads are closed and impassable so please respect any road closures and diversions as they are in place to keep you safe. Please do not venture close to swollen rivers or floodwater and follow flood advice.
“I want to thank the public for your help and support of all the agencies, emergency services and local authorities involved in the flood response.
“Information regarding the flooding including road closures, will continue to be given on social media by the Environment Agency, local authorities and the emergency services, and via local news or radio channels.”
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service dealt with a large number of callouts, many linked to the stormy weather.
Latest official advice is, if you can avoid travelling, please do not travel.
(Image courtesy of Chräcker Heller Pixabay)
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