| Swansea Council ...CoronaVirus updates on 13:39 - Mar 20 with 806 views | theloneranger |
"Now the contact centre has closed, revenue and benefits services normally conducted there for residents have moved online.
These are the following: Housing benefit; council tax inquiries; Council tax reduction; passport to leisure; applications for free school meals; business rates; social care financial assessments and residential care payments; direct payments for social care." |  |
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| Swansea Council ...CoronaVirus updates on 19:14 - Mar 23 with 649 views | theloneranger |
Latest Coronavirus update on Monday 23 March 2020.
The council has already taken steps to safeguard our core services and to protect the vulnerable.
This work will continue as this health emergency develops over the coming weeks and months.
This is a fast-moving situation which means the information and advice is being frequently updated. Please continue to use the council's website to find the latest information and advice.
The Civic Centre is closed to the public and open to staff only. The Guildhall is open to staff only.
Public toilets
The council is closing a number of public toilets. Only those public toilets in the city centre will remain open for the time being.
Second homes
Those with second homes in Swansea and Gower, including caravan parks, are being asked to stay away and remain in their primary residence. This is in line with UK and Welsh Government expectations.
Elections
The Police and Crime Commissioner election scheduled for May 7, 2020, has been postponed until May, 2021.
Schools
Schools across Swansea are closed to their pupils but some schools have re-opened on a hub basis to provide care for children of key or essential workers where only ONE parent is needed to be a key worker:
NHS staff
Blue light/emergency services staff
Prison workers
Social care workers
School staff
Those who work in food production and delivery.
Vulnerable pupils identified by the council and schools will also be provided with access to a number of childcare sessions based on need and capacity. This could begin as early as Wednesday (March 25 2020) and we will contact parents and carers directly.
Schools will be cleaned between 5.00pm and 7.00pm daily.
Children and young people entitled to free school meals will be able to collect 'Grab and Go' bags that will contain a cold healthy packed lunch.
Waste and parks
All our parks are closing with immediate effect.
Our kerbside recycling services are continuing as normal. Recycling Centres will be closed until further notice from Tuesday 24 March.
Adult Services
In line with Government advice re vulnerable people, the Council has closed day services, respite services and social clubs for the foreseeable future.
We will be considering individual cases to identify and understand any additional support that may be required by individuals and families affected by these closures.
Visits to council-operated residential care homes are being restricted to only those which are essential.
Mobility Hire
Swansea Mobility Hire services have been suspended until further notice. Staff will be redeployed to other important services.
Child and Family Services
The council's Flying Start childcare and some childminders remain open, however parents should keeping in contact with their childcare setting to discuss childcare arrangements for keyworkers.
Parents are reminded that children should only attend if their parent/s are critical keyworkers and have no other alternative for childcare.
Housing
We have suspended new work on fitting kitchen and bathroom replacements.
We plan to complete work that has started so tenants will not be without important household functions. During that work, staff will adhere strictly to the social distancing guidelines and we ask tenants to respect this.
All emergency repairs will be attended as normal both during the day and out of hours.
We will only be able to accept card payments from our council house tenants. [Post edited 23 Mar 2020 19:15]
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| Swansea Council ...CoronaVirus updates on 19:37 - Mar 23 with 606 views | Cooperman |
| Swansea Council ...CoronaVirus updates on 19:14 - Mar 23 by theloneranger |
Latest Coronavirus update on Monday 23 March 2020.
The council has already taken steps to safeguard our core services and to protect the vulnerable.
This work will continue as this health emergency develops over the coming weeks and months.
This is a fast-moving situation which means the information and advice is being frequently updated. Please continue to use the council's website to find the latest information and advice.
The Civic Centre is closed to the public and open to staff only. The Guildhall is open to staff only.
Public toilets
The council is closing a number of public toilets. Only those public toilets in the city centre will remain open for the time being.
Second homes
Those with second homes in Swansea and Gower, including caravan parks, are being asked to stay away and remain in their primary residence. This is in line with UK and Welsh Government expectations.
Elections
The Police and Crime Commissioner election scheduled for May 7, 2020, has been postponed until May, 2021.
Schools
Schools across Swansea are closed to their pupils but some schools have re-opened on a hub basis to provide care for children of key or essential workers where only ONE parent is needed to be a key worker:
NHS staff
Blue light/emergency services staff
Prison workers
Social care workers
School staff
Those who work in food production and delivery.
Vulnerable pupils identified by the council and schools will also be provided with access to a number of childcare sessions based on need and capacity. This could begin as early as Wednesday (March 25 2020) and we will contact parents and carers directly.
Schools will be cleaned between 5.00pm and 7.00pm daily.
Children and young people entitled to free school meals will be able to collect 'Grab and Go' bags that will contain a cold healthy packed lunch.
Waste and parks
All our parks are closing with immediate effect.
Our kerbside recycling services are continuing as normal. Recycling Centres will be closed until further notice from Tuesday 24 March.
Adult Services
In line with Government advice re vulnerable people, the Council has closed day services, respite services and social clubs for the foreseeable future.
We will be considering individual cases to identify and understand any additional support that may be required by individuals and families affected by these closures.
Visits to council-operated residential care homes are being restricted to only those which are essential.
Mobility Hire
Swansea Mobility Hire services have been suspended until further notice. Staff will be redeployed to other important services.
Child and Family Services
The council's Flying Start childcare and some childminders remain open, however parents should keeping in contact with their childcare setting to discuss childcare arrangements for keyworkers.
Parents are reminded that children should only attend if their parent/s are critical keyworkers and have no other alternative for childcare.
Housing
We have suspended new work on fitting kitchen and bathroom replacements.
We plan to complete work that has started so tenants will not be without important household functions. During that work, staff will adhere strictly to the social distancing guidelines and we ask tenants to respect this.
All emergency repairs will be attended as normal both during the day and out of hours.
We will only be able to accept card payments from our council house tenants. [Post edited 23 Mar 2020 19:15]
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Why did they omit the closure of Studio 95 from the Adult Services section? [Post edited 23 Mar 2020 19:39]
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| Swansea Council ...CoronaVirus updates on 19:46 - Mar 23 with 562 views | sainthelens |
| Swansea Council ...CoronaVirus updates on 19:37 - Mar 23 by Cooperman |
Why did they omit the closure of Studio 95 from the Adult Services section? [Post edited 23 Mar 2020 19:39]
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Can't the NHS use the beds ?
Bit of disinfectant, away to go. |  | | |
| Swansea Council ...CoronaVirus updates on 22:34 - Mar 23 with 459 views | LeonWasGod |
W@ankers had their parking patrol car out again today. Two chumps sat in the front not social distancing. Hardly key workers.
Nice to know the council have got their priorities right. |  | | |
| Swansea Council ...CoronaVirus updates on 22:46 - Mar 23 with 440 views | SoberBaker |
Recycling centres to close from tomorrow?
What the f*ck is everyone going to do with the extra waste they are generating from all this hoarded food/booze? |  |
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