CORONAVIRUS
To access the latest government advice and guidance please use the following links :
www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
Contacting the Town Council during Coronavirus
E-mail : clerk@thorne-moorends.gov.uk
lisa.hallam@thorne-moorends.gov.uk
Telephone : 01405 818015 or 07961 051079 (this is our Clerks personal
mobile number. Please leave a message if you are unable to get through immediately and he will get back to you).
Facebook : Please do message us via our Facebook page @thornemoorendstc
Restricted Office Opening Hours :
From the 5th August our offices are open for drop in enquiries every Wednesday between 10.30am and 12.30pm. This is subject to change depending on government guidelines.
lisa.hallam@thorne-moorends.gov.uk
Telephone : 01405 818015 or 07961 051079 (this is our Clerks personal
mobile number. Please leave a message if you are unable to get through immediately and he will get back to you).
Facebook : Please do message us via our Facebook page @thornemoorendstc
Restricted Office Opening Hours :
From the 5th August our offices are open for drop in enquiries every Wednesday between 10.30am and 12.30pm. This is subject to change depending on government guidelines.
Cemetery Opening Information (please click link below)
Your Local Councillors Contact Details
Mark Houlbrook (DMBC Ward Member and Town Mayor) :
mark.houlbrook@doncaster.gov.uk 07703 055822
Susan Durant (DMBC Ward Member)
susan.durant@doncaster.gov.uk 07816 180214
Joe Blackham (DMBC Ward Member)
joe.blackham@doncaster.gov.uk 01405 813666
mark.houlbrook@doncaster.gov.uk 07703 055822
Susan Durant (DMBC Ward Member)
susan.durant@doncaster.gov.uk 07816 180214
Joe Blackham (DMBC Ward Member)
joe.blackham@doncaster.gov.uk 01405 813666
Update as at 10th September 2020 :
Community Buildings open to bookings from 14th September subject to strict Covid safety measures.
Cemetery Chapel available for funeral services from 14th September subject to Covid safety measures.
Green Toilets to remain closed.
Council Offices closed- appointments only.
Community Buildings open to bookings from 14th September subject to strict Covid safety measures.
Cemetery Chapel available for funeral services from 14th September subject to Covid safety measures.
Green Toilets to remain closed.
Council Offices closed- appointments only.
Lockdown easing from 4th July 2020
From the 4th July the government are easing certain lockdown restrictions. As a Council we have closely monitored government advice and guidelines and sought to follow them as closely as we possibly can.
From the 4th July we will be re-opening our Play Areas albeit they will be subject to strict social distancing requirements.
Our public toilets in the Green will remain closed. We have undertaken a risk assessment of the buildings and do not feel confident that the building size and layout is such that social distancing can be achieved without providing a toilet attendant to control the access and use of the toilets. We simply do not have the resource to be able to provide such an attendant. We are keeping this under regular review and as soon as it is considered safe enough to open the toilets we will do so.
Community Buildings continue to remain closed. All of our regular users are prohibited under government guidance from using the buildings. Again this will remain closely monitored and as soon as we can re-open the buildings safely we will do so.
From the 4th July we will be re-opening our Play Areas albeit they will be subject to strict social distancing requirements.
Our public toilets in the Green will remain closed. We have undertaken a risk assessment of the buildings and do not feel confident that the building size and layout is such that social distancing can be achieved without providing a toilet attendant to control the access and use of the toilets. We simply do not have the resource to be able to provide such an attendant. We are keeping this under regular review and as soon as it is considered safe enough to open the toilets we will do so.
Community Buildings continue to remain closed. All of our regular users are prohibited under government guidance from using the buildings. Again this will remain closely monitored and as soon as we can re-open the buildings safely we will do so.
Statement from the Council - 19.03.2020
We release this statement with a focused determination to do everything that we possibly can as a Town Council to ensure that we can help our community both address and overcome the challenging times that lie ahead.
Earlier this week every one of the Council’s staff members declared their willingness to do whatever is necessary to ensure that the Council continues to be able to deliver essential services and do whatever may be asked of them to assist in any crisis response efforts.
In view of the most recent government advice we are taking the following steps to help in the fight against Covid 19 Coronavirus.
1. Our offices will be closed to face to face enquiries with immediate effect.
Enquiries can be made by telephone on 01405 818015 or by e-mail to clerk@thorne-moorends.gov.uk or lisa.hallam@thorne-moorends.gov.uk. You can also contact us via the Thorne Moorends Town Council Facebook page. Contact details for your local Councillors can be found on our website www.thorne-moorends.gov.uk
2. All community buildings operated by us will be closed to public use as from Friday 20th March at 3pm until further notice
The buildings concerned are:
Coulman Road Pavilion
The Assembly Rooms
The Winning Post
Moorends Community Centre
Moorends Recreation Ground Pavilion
We will be contacting all those impacted by this measure. Refunds will be given to those who may have paid deposits for advance bookings.
Primary Objectives
One of the Councils primary objectives is to ensure that the Council continues to be able to provide appropriate burial services in the Cemetery. During this difficult time we are keen to ensure that families who lose loved ones for any reason are able to lay their loved ones to rest in the usual dignified way. To do this of course we are reliant on Cemetery operatives continuing to be able to attend work. A number of plans have been put in place to help us respond should a spike in demand for burial services arise.
As a Council we are also responsible for a number of local parks and green spaces. During times of enforced isolation/social distancing it is important for our physical and mental health that we are all able to get out and enjoy some fresh air and get some exercise. With spring almost upon us, the desire to do this will only increase and so we are putting in plans to help us to try and continue to maintain local green spaces.
Ultimately all plans are reliant on staff being fit and able to attend work and should some or all of our small workforce be forced to stay away from work disruption may be unavoidable.
As a Council we have seen many times that Thorne and Moorends knows how to come together as a community and look after its own. Thorne and Moorends knows how to overcome challenging and difficult times. We are absolutely confident that Thorne and Moorends will not see its spirit and resolve beaten by Coronavirus.
We wish everyone the best of luck during these difficult times.
Cemetery, Public Toilets, Parks and Play Areas
Public Toilets in The Green - Closed until further notice.
Thorne Memorial Park - Site open. Play area to re-open from the 4th July 2020.
Moorends Recreation Ground - Site open. Play area to re-open from the 4th July 2020.
Wike Gate Road - Site open. Play area to re-open from the 4th July.
Delves - Site open for angling. Play trail open from the 4th July.
Bus Timetable Changes (see attachment below)
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