LOCKING COMMUNITY SUPPORT

LOCKING PARISH NEEDS YOU - WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS TO COME FORWARD PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS or please supply your details to the Clerk on 01934 820786 / 07942 670873 or to Cllr Jo Roberts: jo.roberts@lockingparishcouncil.co.uk or please contact The Rev Anne Wilkins on 01934 823556 / 079647 64324

If you are someone or know someone who is likely to be "at risk" it would be beneficial to supply their name, address and contact details to Cllr Jo Roberts or The Rev Anne Wilkins on the above contact details so that we can all ensure that they are supported. We don't need to know any medical conditions or personal reasons why the person(s) is considered to be "at risk" We can help with:

• Picking up shopping
• Posting mail
• A friendly phone call
• Urgent supplies

Locking Parish Hall may be used as a vaccination center and Locking Pharmacy will be looking for volunteers to assist with marshalling etc., if you're interested please contact Cllr Jo Roberts: jo.roberts@lockingparishcouncil.co.uk 

HOME DELIVERY SERVICE click here

 

St Augustine's Church - re-opening - click here for more details

 

Parklands Community Church Support group Locking area parklandscommunity@gmail.com

North Somerset Villages Covid-19Mutual Aid http://facebook.com/groups/632857620594697/

SCAM! Beware of Scams and Frauds for advice click here

Age UK Somerset – for local information and support

Age UK Somerset, has a new telephone support service and dedicated website available for older residents, to help them through this difficult time.

Their support line number is 01823 345610. If you are at all lonely or isolated and feel a chat would help, you can call, leave a message with your name and number and someone in the team will call you back. You can also email info@ageuksomerset.org.uk

If you would like to be put through to the information and advice team, then call the same number and choose option 1. The charity offers free and confidential information and advice for older people, their families and carers. You can also email infoandadvice@ageuksomerset.org.uk

The new website https://ageuksomersetcoronavirus.org.uk/ has been put together to focus on bringing the latest information and guidance on the Coronavirus, but also brings together useful links and resources for those in self-isolation. It includes information on where to get help in your area, including details of what the charity itself offers, how to stay mentally and physically fit and suggestions of activities to keep people feeling more positive.  If anyone needs printed copies of anything on the website, please contact them and they will arrange for this to be sent out to you by post.

Somerset Bereavement Support Service - if you've been bereaved and need emotional support or someone to talk to, help is available - please click here for details

 

 

 

 

 

Latest on North Somerset Council services

For the latest advice and information

 IMPORTANT message for patients of practices in Weston, Worle and outlying villages.  Many of you who are over 80 have probably received a letter inviting you to book a Covid vaccination at Ashton Gate in Bristol.  Please be assured that you will be invited to receive this vital vaccination at our local vaccination centre in Worle in the coming few weeks.  You do NOT need to go as far afield as Ashton Gate to get immunised.  We think we will have been able to invite all of our over 80 year olds by approximately 26th January so nobody will have to wait too long.  

We will then move on to the other at risk categories.  You can of course choose to go to Ashton Gate but we wanted to make sure you were aware that you will be offered a local option and also reassure everyone that if you choose not to go to Bristol WE WILL STILL INVITE you to our local centre!  GP Surgery staff are all working hard to make sure all of our patients get a chance to get this locally.  

Please spread the word that local options will be available and practices will be calling their over 80s in the next week or so... many have already been vaccinated. Thank you

 

NORTH SOMERSET TOGETHER COVID 19 VACCINATION - COMMUNITY ATTITUDES SURVEY - Click here to complete the survey

Visit www.nsomerset.gov.uk/coronavirus or www.n-somerset.gov.uk/disruption

CORONAVIRUS - Latest Government Advice at https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus 

North Somerset Together

North Somerset Together is an initiative to help residents who are socially isolated with no support from family or friends access the support they need during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. It also helps those who want to volunteer to get involved to link up with the right organisations, and signposts businesses to relevant information.

 More than 1,600 people have now volunteered and are helping community groups across North Somerset deliver food and medication to those who are self-isolating with no friends or family to support them. Thank you to every organisation, group and volunteer who is working in our communities to make sure the most vulnerable are kept safe and protected.

Residents and businesses can access the service at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/together.

YOUR NHS NEEDS YOU - NHS calls for Volunteer Army

Handy Person Service - Over 60 or have a disability and need help with small jobs or repairs - click here

North Somerset Mobile Library Service - The mobile timetable can be found here: http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/leisure/libraries/bringing-the-library-to-you/mobile-library/

Please note that, at the present time, we are offering a Click & Collect service only.  Customers can contact the mobile library in advance of its visit and arrange for up to six books to be ready for collection at their preferred stop, at an agreed time.  Full details of the Click & Collect service can be found on our website: https://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/community-safety-crime/emergency-management/emergency-closures/libraries-emergency-closures.

 

 

 

About the Parish

Locking is a village and Civil Parish in North Somerset, England. It is a predominantly quiet residential area of North Somerset, 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south east of the town of Weston-super-Mare. It sits within the Weston-super-Mare and Villages parliamentary constituency, John Penrose MP is the duly elected representative.

As well as a Doctors Surgery and dispensing Pharmacy the village has a Hall, Church, 2 Pre-Schools, 1 Primary School, a Post Office and many other local businesses.

Here you can find:

Information from Council and Committee meetings
Information on booking the Parish Hall
Who your local Councillors are
How to Contact Us
How to Report a problem 

In line with Government Guidelines the Parish Council will be holding all Council and Committee meetings where possible via Zoom.

Play equipment in the Park on Grenville Avenue, in accordance with Government Guidelines the play equipment has reopened, please take careful note of the notices situated around the park - this is for your safety (click here)  It is important that we all adhere to these measures to keep us safe - thank you for your co-operation.

 

The Census is coming.

By taking part, you can help to inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as schools, doctors’ surgeries and bike lanes.

 It’s important you fill in your census questionnaire because the information you share affects the life of every single person living in England and Wales.

 Because these things matter to us all, everyone needs to complete the census. Do not worry, your information is protected by law. That means government officials dealing with payments or services you receive cannot see it.

 Census Day is Sunday 21 March. You can fill yours in online as soon as you get your access code in the post. If your household circumstances change on Census Day, you can let The Office for National Statistics (ONS) know.

 If you need help, you can visit www.census.gov.uk where there’s a wide range of support services available.

 

 

 

  

The Notice of Conclusion of Audit - Annual Governance & Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2020 and the full Annual Return can be viewed here. 

NORTH SOMERSET DISTRICT COUNCIL - SPEED LIMIT RESTRICTIONS ON A371 LOCKING MOOR ROAD AND B3368 OLD BANWELL ROAD, WESTON- SUPER-MARE Consultation closes 22 January click here for further details

ROAD CLOSURE - THE BURY, LOCKING FROM 17 FEBRUARY 2021 - Click here for details 

ROAD CLOSURE - MOOR LANE HUTTON  FROM 15 FEB 2021 - 5 MARCH 2021 - Click here for details 

The Public Access Thanks to all who have supported the effort to get it here. Don’t forget fundraising goes on to obtain a second one for elsewhere in the parish.

We are also looking for a volunteer to carry out monthly checks on the defibrillator.

For more information please contact the Clerk on 01934 820786

11/09/2020 If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor, there are two vacancies on the Parish Council. Click here for more information.

COMMUNITY RESILIENCE  

Strategic thinkers needed…Please click on the link above to find out more information and to register your interest. Thank you.

LOCKING TO THE FUTURE

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