A statement from our local Council
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ouncil Leaders and Senior Officers at Bromsgrove District Council are still working with key agencies as the Coronavirus pandemic continues.
In March the Council responded to the Prime Minister’s lock-down by closing the Parkside offices to the public and reviewing all of its services in line with Government advice.
Council Leader Karen May said: “I am really proud that we responded to the Government’s lock down, closing our buildings and enabling most of our staff to work from home while still maintaining our valuable services.”
The main aim was to maintain frontline services like waste collections and planning services. And while Shopmobility closed its doors and the garden waste service suspended, extra resources were ploughed into areas such as benefits, Council Tax and small business support.
“And of course we still carried out Council business as usual with Members meeting virtually over Skype. These unprecedented times saw the closure of the much-loved Artrix as it became insolvent, and as landlord we are looking into how this building can be utilised, with commercial success, in the future.”
Senior Officers are still carrying out multi-agency teleconferences to ensure that the messages coming out from the Council are consistent on a County, Regional and National level. The authority’s website and social media have been successfully used to disseminate and share these messages especially the social distancing guidelines which are imperative if people are going to enjoy its parks and open spaces for their daily exercise.
“I am delighted that our Garden Waste service will be reinstated on May 5 as I know a lot of residents have been keeping busy tending their lawns during lockdown.” “Finally I want to reiterate how proud I am that this District has pulled together to support its communities, vulnerable residents and key workers. Well done Bromsgrove!” For more information on the Council’s services and the latest updates visit bromsgrove.gov.uk/coronavirus
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