Warwick District Council’s response to Coronavirus- WHATS HAPPEND THIS WEEK ?

An update from the Leader, Cllr Andrew Day and Chief Executive, Chris Elliott
 
"Measures to combat the Coronavirus seem to be a way of life for us all now. Local infections and deaths are increasing rapidly, so we simply must remain vigilant and continue our preparations with steadfast determination.  Working together we will prevail, but there remains a long road ahead."
 
This week your Council has:

• Established the Warwick Shield Hub to support and protect our most vulnerable residents. A ‘rainbow’ of volunteers, local businesses, charitable organisations, as well as District and County Council staff are working together to get help to those who need it most.  The first wave of 174 food boxes were delivered locally and an additional service has also been established to pick-up and deliver medication.
•  Housed our homeless.  Over 40 people have been lifted off our streets and provided homes so they can be safe.  Despite our best endeavours, two people are refusing the support offered, but we’ll maintain facilities to help them too, if requested in the weeks ahead.
•  Distributed grants to local businesses.  Some £32 million to support eligible businesses has begun being distributed by the Council’s finance team, which today issued the first grants to local businesses.
• Planning for the recovery
  The time will come when we’ll need to start getting back to our regular day-to-day lives.  Leamington BID, the Chamber of Commerce and the Growth Hub are working hard now to ensure our local businesses will be ready to return to work.  This Council has increased the number of staff working in our team supporting businesses; on hand to offer advice and help to access grants, loans and relief.  Practical guidance and a useful frequently asked questions section are also being regularly updated on our website.
  
  

www.warwickdc.gov.uk/news/article/395/warwick_district_council_s_response_to_coronavirus

YOUR COUNCIL WORKING HARD TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY