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New Coastal Visitor Action Plan in place

Green Sefton bosses are pleased with how the first weekend went using its new Coastal Visitor Action Plan. However, Sefton Council is still discouraging people from travelling to its coast and beaches and, with hot weather expected, is echoing the recent message from Liverpool City Region Leaders urging all residents to stay safe and think twice before leaving home. After seeing large numbers of people … Continue reading New Coastal Visitor Action Plan in place

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£63 million for local authorities to assist those struggling to afford food and other essentials

An additional £63 million has been confirmed by government today (Thursday 11 June) to be distributed to local authorities in England to help those who are struggling to afford food and other essentials due to coronavirus. Local authorities are already working to support those who are vulnerable and this additional funding will contribute to that work. Many have existing mechanisms to provide this support in … Continue reading £63 million for local authorities to assist those struggling to afford food and other essentials

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Sefton communities asked to show older people they care

Sefton people are being asked to help cheer up residents of the borough’s residential care homes at this time when visits aren’t permitted owing to COVID-19. Older people living at homes across Sefton are missing seeing their family and friends regularly. It is proving a particularly distressing time for some of the residents who are not seeing their loved ones. Through its new #ShowThemYouCare campaign, … Continue reading Sefton communities asked to show older people they care

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Over 1 million food boxes delivered to those most at risk from coronavirus

Over 1 million boxes of essential food have now been delivered to those at highest risk across England, with more than 290,000 boxes being distributed every week and 330,000 delivered in the last week, Communities Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP announced yesterday (6 May 2020). The Communities Secretary hailed the efforts of everyone involved in surpassing this milestone, including national food distributors, Brakes and … Continue reading Over 1 million food boxes delivered to those most at risk from coronavirus

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New support phone line launched during the coronavirus outbreak

Guide Dogs are providing answers and information for people with sight loss and their families during the coronavirus outbreak. They can help you identify ways to continue living actively, independently and well, refer you to their other services or help you access services by other providers. Please call 0800 781 1444 between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Guide Dogs has changed the way it provides services in response to social … Continue reading New support phone line launched during the coronavirus outbreak

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