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Welsh
Government National Firebreak Restrictions
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for local Flintshire information
Being
safe and staying local this half-term
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 As half term approaches
and following the First Minister’s announcement of a national
‘fire-break’ to help slow down the spread of the Covi-19 virus, we
remind residents that, although parks and play areas will remain
open, we must not travel by car to visit them.
Please refer to the special set of Frequently Asked
Questions on the Welsh Government website as a guide to what you can
and cannot do during this period gov.wales/coronavirus-circuit-break-frequently-asked-questions.
We would like to remind everyone to stay safe while out
and about. After a number of incidents and injuries this summer,
particularly at Wepre Park, where emergency services had to be
called, please be prepared and wear the correct equipment.
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 This half term, enjoy and
respect our natural environment, but be responsible
and look after you and yours by:
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Being prepared and planning ahead
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Wearing footwear suitable for the terrain
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Dressing for the weather
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Checking where you are going is open and accessible
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Remembering to physically or socially distance
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Taking your litter home
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Being a responsible dog owner
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Following the countryside code
Flintshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for
Streetscene and Countryside, Councillor Carolyn Thomas, said:
"We want local residents to continue to enjoy our
local green spaces, which are a delight as the seasons change,
safely. Please help everyone by cooperating, follow the rules
and regulations and stay safe, stay local.”
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The
message for this Halloween is “stay home and stay safe”
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 Sadly Halloween, like
many other events, will be impacted by coronavirus.
Whilst we won’t be able to go out and about knocking on
doors trick and treating, we can still have fun at home with the
people we live with.
Below are some top tips for enjoying Halloween safely at
home this year.
- Keep
Halloween decorations away from open flames, light bulbs and
heaters.
- Use
battery operated lights within homemade lanterns and pumpkins.
These are much safer than candles and are cheap to buy.
- Check
the labels on any fancy dress outfits you buy and check what
fire resistance they offer and stay away from naked flames.
Take a look at this clip produced by Manchester Fire and
Rescue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjOmOAaUu1w
Together we can Keep Wales Safe.
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Giving
Blood
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 Our stocks of B Negative &
O Negative blood are low at the moment.
Please consider booking an appointment to donate if you know you are
one of these groups, or if you have never donated before and would
like to know your group.
You can save lives
wbs.wales/FlintshireCouncil
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A little blood, goes a long way.
3 lives can be saved with just one donation.
Click here to donate in Flintshire this November.
wbs.wales/FlintshireCouncil
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Household
recycling centres
Further to Welsh Government’s national ”fire-break”
announcement, all Household Recycling Centres will CLOSE at 5pm on
Friday 23 October 2020 and REOPEN at 9am on Monday 9 November 2020.
Household recycling will continue to be collected on your
usual collection day throughout the two week “fire-break” period.
The bulky waste collection service will remain open and
bookings can be made by calling 01352 701234.
Waiting
for a Covid-19 test result? Stay at home
The vast majority of those people contacted by the North
Wales Test Trace and Protect service in Flintshire have met their
responsibility to self-isolate and identify their contacts after being
connected to others who have tested positive for Covid-19. We are
grateful for their co-operation and understanding.
However, in recent weeks some people have not complied
with the requirement to self-isolate and their actions work against
everybody’s efforts to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Compliance is everyone’s responsibility. Not following
health protection requirements can impact on schools, local businesses
and employers and significantly the most vulnerable people in our
communities who are the most susceptible to complications related to
Covid-19
Colin Everett, Flintshire County Council Chief Executive
said;
“What you may regard as a light illness could have serious
consequences for others. If you have you have any of the recognised
COVID-19 symptoms, however mild, please stay at home. Should you test
positive you must then self-isolate within your household.
Dr Rachel Andrew, Lead for the Betsi Cadwaladr Regional
Test Trace Protect Hub said;
‘Coronavirus can easily be spread to family, friends and
colleagues, so staying at home if you feel unwell or if you have been
advised to self-isolate by the North Wales Test Trace and Protect
service or by the NHS COVID-19 App, is really important to help protect
everyone.’
For further information go to: Test-Trace-Protect.
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