In line with Government guidance, the Wymeswold Memorial Hall Committee and Parish Council have agreed to re- open the play equipment in the village from Wednesday 15th July, however, it must be stressed that it is used in accordance with this notice.

PLAY AREA GUIDELINES

• THE EQUIPMENT IS TO BE USED AT YOUR OWN RISK

• MAKE SURE YOU HAVE HAND SANITISER WITH YOU BEFORE USING THE PLAY AREAS AS THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE SANITISED BEFORE USE

• WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY WHEN RETURNING HOME

• PLEASE ADHERE TO GOVERNMENT SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES

Wymeswold PC Chairs Report 2019-20

TEMPORARY BAN ON BONFIRES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

In order to protect the safety of members of the public during the Covid-19 pandemic, we have taken the decision to temporarily ban bonfires at allotments.

People with respiratory problems are extremely vulnerable to the effect of smoke inhalation and requiring treatment for this puts them at risk of exposure to Covid-19.

Residents spending more time at home in lockdown may also suffer nuisance from bonfire smoke preventing them spending time in their gardens which is often the only place where they can get exercise, relax or enjoy some fresh air.

We appreciate this will cause inconvenience for plot holders needing to dispose of green waste, but please bear with us and respect the others during this difficult time.

Please do not ignore this instruction

Further details; Charnwood Borough Council Environmental Protection Team Tel. 01509 634636

Parish Council Update May 2020

Residents in Charnwood will be able to book bulky waste collections from today, Tuesday May 5.

The borough council is resuming the service after it was suspended due to staff shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

The first collections will take place on Monday May 11.

A limited number of bookings will be taken each week to ensure the Council’s waste partners Serco can continue to focus resources on refuse, recycling and garden waste collections.

Bookings will be taken on a first come first served basis and residents can book collections on the Council’s website or by calling 01509 634563.

The Council would like to thank residents for their patience and continued support of its refuse crews.

For more information about bulky waste collections please visit: https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/special_collections

Parish Council Update Mar-April 2020

Please note that Charnwood Borough Council are resuming their garden waste collection from Monday 20th April – it is not known how regular this service will be as their priority will be on refuse and recycling services.

For more information please visit their website – www.charnwood.gov.uk/gwr

Following Government advice communal places within parks such as sports courts, playgrounds and outdoor gyms have been closed to protect everyone’s health. Sadly this includes the outdoor gym equipment, all play equipment, cricket nets etc.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do#can-i-go-to-the-park

The Washdyke recreational area and sports field remain open to the public.

• Please remember to stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people at all times
• Unless you are with members of your household, gatherings of more than two people in parks and other public spaces have been banned
• Wash your hands as soon as you get home

Wymeswold Parish Council

The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020

Charnwood Borough Council Environmental Protection team are urging people to show more consideration and to respect the needs of others and the wider community by stopping burning over the next 12 weeks.

People with respiratory problems are extremely vulnerable to the effect of smoke inhalation and requiring treatment for this puts them at risk of exposure to Covid-19.

Residents spending more time at home may also suffer nuisance from bonfire smoke preventing them spending time in their gardens which is often the only place where they can get exercise, relax or enjoy some fresh air.

The Council has used social media postings to ask people not to have garden bonfires at this time and we are also looking to ensure allotment holders are also aware of the message.

Many allotment holders have already adopted a responsible position on bonfires, but reinforcing the message will hopefully prevent any impact on vulnerable or isolating residents.