Bromsgrove has the highest rate of infection in Worcestershire Published Monday, 5th October 2020. Dr Cobain said; “I am extremely concerned to see the infection rate taking off as it has in Bromsgrove. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. By sticking to the rules, you can reduce your risk and the risk of those you love.”. We don’t want to see that happen. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. BROMSGROVE residents are being warned they could be heading towards a local lockdown after 'not following the rules' led to a huge spike of coronavirus cases in the district over the past few days. Bromsgrove District Council Licensing - Public Registers. Services. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. “Come on Bromsgrove, we can do this if we act quickly and together now.". It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. This indicates they could be easily prevented with simple measures, that individuals take as they go about their day to day lives. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. Click here to read Kevin's recent interview with The MJ. A Gannett Company. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. HP10 9TY | 01676637 | Registered in England & Wales. The welfare of the people who come into contact with the services commissioned by the Worcestershire CCGs is paramount. Public health director Kathryn Cobain and council leader Karen May are warning Bromsgrove residents they could be heading towards a local lockdown after a spike of coronavirus cases in the district. While Public Health teams are supporting local areas, Dr Cobain says it is residents and their actions which are key to bringing the cases back under control. Tougher restrictions could be on the way if that rate continues to rise. Get involved with the news in your community, This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. Across the Worcestershire County there are several different district councils that can help with more local situations and are useful for gaining more information on many different subjects. For the first time the public were not excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the items relating to shared services. I’m incredibly proud of the creativity, adaptability and resilience that has made this possible. Health and community leaders issued the warning after revealing that Bromsgrove now has an infection rate of 80 per 100,000 people - the highest in Worcestershire. HP10 9TY | 01676637 | Registered in England & Wales. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Councillor Karen May, Leader of Bromsgrove District Council added: “I cannot stress enough how vitally important it is for us to follow the rules. Whilst the role is directly responsible for a number of service areas the postholder will also be the lead on the following Strategic Purposes: This role provides a fantastic opportunity for someone to work outside the normal remit of a Director of Resources, across the whole council and with partner agencies. You have been redirected to this site because Worcestershire Regulatory Services is responsible for the administration, regulation and enforcement of the Licensing service on behalf of Bromsgrove District Council. The decision speeds up the original timetable of sharing all remaining services where possible by more than a year. A Gannett Company. ©Copyright 2001-2020. “The figures clearly show that Covid-19 is in our community and spreading fast. Malvern Hills, Worcester City Council and Wyre Forest areas There is no service for pest control provided by Malvern Hills District Council, Worcester City Council or Wyre Forest District Council. Councillor Karen May, Leader of Bromsgrove District Council added: “I cannot stress enough how vitally important it is for us to follow the rules. It was agreed the public would be allowed to stay, as long as councillors refrained from discussing exempt information. “The figures clearly show that Covid-19 is in our community and spreading fast. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. “These simple measures will make a difference because the virus only moves around when we mix and socialise. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. ©Copyright 2001-2020. Bromsgrove now has an infection rate of 80 per 100,000 people, that’s the highest in Worcestershire. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. He said Coun McDonald did not understand what they were trying to do in sharing services, and stressed the councils were not merging, as the Waseley councillor had suggested. He said this was because it was likely Labour would take Redditch at the next council elections, and if this happened the policy would be reversed. "We must do everything we can to stop the virus spreading. She says that many of the cases in the district have been in those under the age of 50 and are not related to any known situation. The contractors listed below cover all districts and will offer services to treat your pests but you should request detail of the applicable charges. After the meeting Coun Hollingworth said: “The £1.3million savings we’re in the middle of delivering this year and next are permanent savings, not one-offs, and this improved efficiency is how we are meeting heavy cuts in government funding without axing services. Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council 10 C1.4.2 provide all other services reasonably required by the Council which are reasonably incidental to the Services in accordance with the terms of the Contract; C1.4.3 perform the Services with all reasonable care, skill and diligence in accordance with Good Industry Practice; BROMSGROVE District Council has agreed to share almost every service with Redditch Borough Council by April 2012. These two aims are inextricably linked. This facility is provided by Worcestershire County Council and operated by Severn Waste Services on its behalf. "We must do this now or face tougher restrictions in the future. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Coun Hollingworth rejected his claims. We’re keen to maintain this increased momentum, recognising that, when appropriate, we can bring about change at pace and ensuring that our energies are invested in pursuing outcomes rather than following process. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. Leader of the opposition Labour group, Councillor Peter McDonald, said the sharing of services was being “rushed through”. "It really isn’t that hard to think about how you are going about your daily lives, keeping your distance from others, reducing who you mix with, wearing a face covering and washing your hands regularly. “Speeding up our timetable for sharing and transforming local services will enable us to minimise the effect on our customers.”. "We must do this now or face tougher restrictions in the future. "This is the clearest indication yet, that some people are not following the rules. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Aspiration, work & financial independence, Living independent, active & healthy lives. I believe that this is a great career opportunity for someone who is eager to fulfil a leadership role in organisations with an appetite for change, and where the focus and attention is very much on what matters most: getting it right for our customers and getting it right for our staff. At the latest meeting of the full council, on September 14, members approved the proposals in the single business case, which outlines the sharing of all remaining services where possible between the authorities, subject to staff consultation. “I am now appealing to each and every person in Bromsgrove, now is the time to take this seriously. Last week Redditch Borough Council also approved the single business case for shared services, subject to staff consultation. The Director for Public Health in Worcestershire, Dr Kathryn Cobain, has appealed urgently to Bromsgrove residents to follow social distancing rules to help reduce the rapidly rising infection rate. When other areas have successfully followed the rules, their infection rate has gone down. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Bromsgrove District Council: Work and financial independence; Living independent, active & healthy lives ; This role provides a fantastic opportunity for someone to work outside the normal remit of a Director of Resources, across the whole council and with partner agencies. The unique circumstances of 2020 have seen the councils respond incredibly to new ways of working, shifting priorities and challenges that are new to all involved. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The remaining services to be shared are environmental, which includes waste and recycling, customer, financial, legal and democratic, and secretariat and directorate support services. Get involved with the news in your community, This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. BROMSGROVE District Council has agreed to share almost every service with Redditch Borough Council by April 2012. "The rate is significantly high enough, to potentially see the district added to the Government’s watch list which could result in further measures being introduced. The councils have engaged Solace in Business to support this important appointment, I encourage you to contact them on 020 7976 3311 to discuss this opportunity in more detail. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. We’re looking for someone who can bring a strategic perspective to the leadership of resources within the councils; who can offer elected members robust and clear advice that supports informed decision-making; and who can bring an inclusive management style that values staff engagement, and encourages collaboration and contributions from all. The role has a broad remit, covering Finance, Customer Services, Legal, Democratic and Property Services – so we don’t have a very fixed view on your professional background; but it’s important that you can bring highly effective strategic direction to each of these areas, drawing on the technical expertise of others as required.