West Wickham and Streetly End

Buddy Scheme

As the virus spreads, we are warned by the Government that people showing symptoms and those categorised as vulnerable (including over 70’s) will be asked to self-isolate for a significant period  of time. With this in mind, the Parish Council and Parochial Church Council are setting up a ‘Buddy’ scheme in our community, someone you can call on if you…

Cambridgeshire libraries closed

A message from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Association of Local Councils (CALPAC): Following the Prime Minister’s words on Friday 20 March, increasing social distancing by closing many social venues, we are striving to maintain key functions of the library service across Cambridgeshire. We must do this in a way which minimises the risk of infection to our customers and staff as…

Green bin collections suspended

Green bin collections across Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire will not take place between Monday 23 March and Monday 4 May. The Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service, a partnership between Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District Councils, has made the decision in order to support staff and the recycling and waste service as a whole during the Coronavirus outbreak. The…

Coronavirus Scam

Coronavirus scam costs victims over £800,000 in one month. From protective clothing and malicious attachments through to revealing sensitive personal and financial information, unscrupulous scammers are attempting to cash in on this tragedy. [Read More]

Don’t be conned:

  • Don’t click on links or attachments in suspicious emails
  • Do not respond to unsolicited messages asking for personal/financial information
  • Install latest software and updates on devices
  • If you are looking at making purchases on sites you don’t know or trust then make sure you do research of the company first before making the purchase, ask family and friends for advice
  • If you do decide to make payment use a credit card as the majority of credit card providers insure purchases made online
  • Keep in contact with your loved ones, especially if elderly or more vulnerable and make sure they are safe and comfortable

Granta Medical Practice 2020-03-16

Coronavirus national emergency We are cancelling all routine face to face appointments Unfortunately, due to the unprecedented coronavirus national emergency and following the latest government advice we are cancelling all routine face-to-face appointments. This is for the safety of both our patents and our staff. Instead we are offering an enhanced telephone service from clinicians. If you would like to…

Coronavirus update 2020-03-16

The parish council, along with other organisations such as the PCC/church, are in the process of establishing an action plan and support structure that will offer assistance to Parishioners that need or would like it. We are currently enlisting healthy able-bodied volunteers willing to help out collect shopping or medicines for the elderly and less mobile, particularly if over 70’s…