Coronavirus (Covid-19)
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Latest news and updates from Hampshire County Council
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More support for vulnerable families during Coronavirus crisis thanks to £100,000 grant funding
Hampshire County Council has awarded approximately £100,000 to 20 community organisations as part of the Local Authority’s Supporting Families Programme, enabling them to provide rapid additional support for vulnerable families affected by the Coronavirus crisis
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Pre-booking system planned for Hampshire Household Waste Recycling Centres
Hampshire County Council will be establishing a pre-booking system from mid-June for residents to access Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) to manage demand and reduce queuing traffic
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Sir Harold Hillier Gardens reopens for its members
Members of Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Romsey will be welcome to return from Monday 8 June 2020 as part of a phased re-opening
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Upholding democracy during Covid-19 – Hampshire County Council holds its first virtual AGM
Hampshire County Councillors have taken part in the Authority’s first ever virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) today (29 May) – maintaining open and democratic decision making during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Hampshire’s schools are ready for 1 June
Hampshire’s pre-schools, nurseries and primary schools are ready to welcome more children back to school from Monday 1 June 2020, joining sons and daughters of key workers, and vulnerable children who have been attending early years provision or school throughout lockdown
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£18 million on its way to support Hampshire’s independent care homes
Following the announcement by Government on 14 May of an extra £600 million in funding to support England’s independent care home sector during the coronavirus pandemic, Hampshire County Council has moved quickly to ensure the county’s care homes receive their £18.4million share
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Longer opening hours at Hampshire’s HWRCs as residents urged to reduce traffic queues
Hampshire County Council will be extending opening hours of all Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) to 6pm from Saturday 23 May 2020
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Kindness matters more than ever in Mental Health Awareness Week
This Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) it is more important than ever to be kind to family, friends, neighbours and the vulnerable, says Hampshire County Council, as people continue to adapt to the pressures and restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Only essential travel to Hampshire’s Household Waste Recycling Centres urged
The re-opening of Hampshire’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) on Monday caused expected queues and traffic delays and the very high level of demand has continued throughout the week. Therefore, residents are being asked again to only travel to them if their journey is essential, and to reconsider if they encounter long queues at the sites when they arrive
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Don’t hang up!
Hampshire’s helpline for the vulnerable may be trying to get in touch
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Help keep local food banks well-stocked
The NHS, councils, voluntary groups and community organisations are working together during the coronavirus outbreak to make sure we get help to those who need it most
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County Council welcomes Government commitment to fund cycling and walking as part of Hampshire’s Green Recovery
Hampshire County Council has welcomed news of Government funding aimed to encourage people to continue some of the cycling and walking habits developed during the Coronavirus outbreak
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Car parks to reopen at Hampshire’s country parks to enable exercise at a safe distance
Following the Prime Minister’s update on the response to the Coronavirus pandemic that people can take more outdoor exercise from Wednesday 13 May, the car parks of Hampshire’s country parks will reopen tomorrow (13 May 2020)
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Normal work schedules to resume on County Council’s road and flood prevention infrastructure schemes
Hampshire County Council is looking to resume construction work on its main infrastructure schemes
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Helping young people plan for their futures post Covid-19
Young people heading towards school leaving age and those due to move on to college or training in September are still able to obtain information and advice from Hampshire County Council careers specialists – Hampshire Futures
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Helpline for vulnerable open this Bank Holiday weekend
The Coronavirus Hampshire Helpline - Hantshelp4Vulnerable - set up at the beginning of April, to support frail and vulnerable Hampshire residents with essential shopping, medication collections and befriending, will be open over the three days, this Bank Holiday weekend
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Keeping sprightly – advice during Covid-19 for older residents in Hampshire
Taking care of your health and wellbeing at home has become more important than ever, says Hampshire County Council, as it issues advice to help older residents stay well physically and mentally during the Covid-19 crisis and beyond
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Safety first in Hampshire's countryside - now, and in recovery
Safety will come first in all plans for recovery. That’s the message from Hampshire County Council’s Countryside Service, as they prepare for an update from the Government this weekend and consider plans for the county’s country parks
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Hampshire Highways starts surface dressing programme
Hampshire’s Highways teams will be starting the annual programme of surface treatments in May to ensure that as far as possible, works are completed while traffic levels are relatively low, getting roads treated ahead of travel restrictions being lifted
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Hampshire Household Waste Recycling Centres open for those not able to store waste at home during the Coronavirus outbreak
Hampshire County Council has confirmed that all of Hampshire’s 24 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), alongside the City Depot site in Southampton and the Paulsgrove facility in Portsmouth, will open on Monday 11 May 2020 for those who cannot store waste safely at home
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Focus on Hampshire’s response to Coronavirus – how the County Council is protecting the community during the COVID-19 outbreak
Hampshire County Council’s Cabinet will review a report summarising the extraordinary steps the organisation has taken to protect Hampshire during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak when it meets for its first virtual meeting on 15 May
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Is your journey absolutely necessary? Please celebrate at home this Bank Holiday weekend
Message from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum (HIOW LRF)
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Road to recovery – Hampshire County Council ensures Hampshire’s roads are safe and maintained during Coronavirus lockdown
Hampshire’s highways teams will soon be out across the county again to deliver a range of work including the resurfacing of roads and footways, and also drainage schemes to make Hampshire’s road network more resilient
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Hampshire County Council’s Thank You to Care Workers and the NHS
Messages of massive thanks have been painted on roads outside Hampshire hospitals and care homes by Hampshire County Council
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County Council puts plans in place to reopen HWRCs
Hampshire County Council is continuing to work on preparations to safely reopen Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCS) in the week commencing 11 May
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Hampshire’s alcohol and drug treatment services continue during Coronavirus
Services for people in Hampshire who are dependent on alcohol and drugs are continuing to offer support for new and existing clients via telephone and online contact during the coronavirus crisis
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - support is available to help keep Hampshire mentally well
Looking after your mental health is more important than ever, urges Hampshire County Council as many of our lives change beyond recognition during the coronavirus pandemic
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Parents and carers urged to remember online safety during the pandemic response
Hampshire County Council is calling for parents and carers to remain vigilant about online safety during lock down, highlighting the Government’s latest advice which sets out a four point plan of action that parents and carers should take
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Lessons in home schooling from Hampshire schools
Hampshire schools have been working creatively and innovatively to minimise the impact of having to close, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, on their students’ education
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County Council urges people to continue to follow Government social distancing guidelines during Coronavirus outbreak
At a time when people are walking, cycling and running in the countryside close to where they live for health and wellbeing, Hampshire County Council is reminding everyone to be reasonable in their use of countryside sites and country parks for daily exercise
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Be a #StayatHomeHero during Ramadan
Hampshire County Council is urging residents observing the holy holiday of Ramadan to continue adhering to the Government’s direction to stay at home and help prevent the spread of Coronavirus
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Hampshire following national guidance on Household Waste Recycling Centres
Hampshire County Council is continuing to work with its waste contractor and neighbouring authorities on plans as to how Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) could re-open safely, in the event that Government guidelines on non-essential journeys during the Coronavirus pandemic are amended
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Hampshire’s businesses rally to help the fight against Coronavirus
With many people across the country set to continue working at home and ‘business as usual’ disrupted, a number of Hampshire businesses have adapted their services and production lines during the Coronavirus outbreak
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Safeguarding Hampshire residents during the Coronavirus pandemic
Hampshire County Council’s safeguarding duties to children, young people and adults remain a priority, with services operating fully to ensure support is available
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Hampshire urges residents to use good judgement and save lives
Hampshire County Council is urging residents and businesses to remember that the coronavirus restrictions and guidelines are designed to protect vulnerable people
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Keep risk of Legionnaires’ disease low - advice from Hampshire County Council’s Property Services team to building owners
Hampshire County Council’s Property Services team is advising owners of public, private and community buildings currently closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak on steps to take to reduce the risk of legionella being present when they reopen
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Hampshire Trading Standards urges residents to use Buy with Confidence tradespeople for essential house repairs during Coronavirus pandemic
Hampshire County Council’s Trading Standards team is encouraging residents to only use approved tradespeople for essential house repairs during the Coronavirus pandemic
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Serving up support - HC3S continues to feed vulnerable and key worker children in Hampshire’s communities
Hampshire County Council’s award-winning catering service HC3S, is continuing to work alongside colleagues in schools, to ensure that vulnerable and key worker children receive nutritious meals during the Coronavirus pandemic
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County Council pledges support for charity helping those suffering hardships during the Coronavirus outbreak
Hampshire County Council has announced its financial support to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation’s We’re All Together appeal to help local communities affected by Coronavirus
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COVID-19 – caring for the deceased – temporary additional mortuary space located at Southampton Airport
In response to the current coronavirus situation, plans are now in place for the operation of a temporary mortuary at Southampton Airport to serve Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton. Separate arrangements are in place for the Isle of Wight
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Reassuring unpaid carers that help is available
Recognising the additional pressure that current conditions may be placing on people who help to look after a loved one, Hampshire County Council is reminding informal (unpaid) carers that there is help and advice available to support them and the individuals they help to care for, including planning for unforeseen emergencies
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County Council reminds key workers schools are ready to support during end of term holidays
Hampshire County Council is reminding key workers that schools, early years’ educators and nurseries will be open to look after their children throughout the school Easter holidays, including Good Friday and Easter Monday
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County Council increases funding pot to help local projects and initiatives through the Coronavirus outbreak
Hampshire County Council has increased the annual grant available for local projects, initiatives and organisations allocated by each county councillor, and brought forward the window for applications in response to the Coronavirus outbreak
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County Council pledges support to Hampshire bus operators during Coronavirus outbreak
As people heed advice to stop non-essential travel and bus passenger numbers drop across the country, Hampshire County Council has confirmed it will support Hampshire’s bus operators during this time by continuing bus subsidy, concessionary fares, and home to school transport payments where students use bus services
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Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19) – a new helpline for frail and vulnerable Hampshire residents
Local authorities across Hampshire, including the County Council and all the districts and boroughs, have joined forces with the county’s community and voluntary sector, to ensure vulnerable people are able to access the support they need during the coming weeks
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Supporting Hampshire’s Economy during the Coronavirus outbreak
Hampshire County Council’s Economic Development team is working with partners to engage with and support Hampshire businesses as restrictions on travel and movement due to the Coronavirus pandemic hit businesses across the county
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Hampshire Domestic Abuse services continue providing support to vulnerable
Hampshire's Domestic Abuse Service is continuing to provide help to people experiencing domestic abuse via phone, email and online. The telephone helpline can be accessed on 03300 165 112 and will be staffed from 11.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday
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Support for key workers and vulnerable children will continue over Easter holidays
Hampshire schools, early years’ education settings, nurseries and childminders will be continuing to look after vulnerable children and children of key workers throughout the school Easter holidays (6 to 17 April 2020)
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Hampshire County Council closes its adult social care day centre and respite services in response to Coronavirus
In support of the latest Government guidance to stay at home, protect the NHS, and save lives, the County Council has this week temporarily closed its day centre and respite services for people receiving adult social care support and their informal carers
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How to reduce waste while HWRCs are closed as people asked to stay at home
Hampshire’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are now closed due the Coronavirus outbreak
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County Council urges people to respect the countryside and follow Government social distancing guidelines during Coronavirus outbreak
Walking, cycling and running in the countryside close to where people live is great for health and wellbeing. However, it is essential everyone respects private land and, when using public rights of way, stays on the paths and remembers to follow the Countryside Code while observing the Government’s social distancing guidelines at all times
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Non-essential construction and maintenance work suspended during Coronavirus outbreak
Hampshire County Council is directing all available highways resources to emergency and safety related work on the road network during the Coronavirus outbreak
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Hampshire Trading Standards warn residents to be alert to scams during coronavirus pandemic
Hampshire County Council’s Trading Standards team is warning residents to be extra vigilant as the coronavirus pandemic could increase the risk of everyone, particularly vulnerable people, falling victims to scams and rogue traders
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County Council’s care homes stopping visitors in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In light of the latest Government guidance on protecting elderly and vulnerable people, the County Council has taken the decision to temporarily stop all but emergency visits to its care homes
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Sterling response to Covid-19 from Hampshire schools
Hampshire County Council has commended the county’s schools and early years providers for their positive response to the government’s call to remain open for vulnerable and key worker children
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Hampshire residents encouraged to continue enjoying local outdoor spaces but at a safe distance from others
Hampshire County Council is encouraging residents to continue enjoying its range of fantastic outdoor spaces but to follow the social distancing guidelines in place due to the coronavirus pandemic
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Hampshire school crossing patrols to temporarily cease following Covid-19 guidance
In response to the Government's announcement to close schools to all but the children of key workers and vulnerable pupils from today, Hampshire County Council is suspending its school crossing patrol service on Monday (23 March 2020) until further notice
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Hampshire libraries push digital as all branches close due to coronavirus pandemic
Hampshire Library Service is encouraging residents of all ages, where possible, to access its digital E-book borrowing and other services, as all libraries will close from 21 March until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic
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Hampshire County Council closes its outdoor education centres in response to COVID-19
Following national guidance regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Hampshire County Council now has closed all its outdoor centres until further notice
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Time is being extended – for use of free bus passes for Hampshire’s older and disabled residents
One way Hampshire County Council is supporting older residents during the Coronavirus outbreak is by removing the restriction on using free bus passes before 9:30am
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Hampshire libraries increasing digital resources to keep communities reading during COVID-19 pandemic
Hampshire Library Service is encouraging as many people as possible to access its wide range of digital content during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Hampshire County Council remains resolute on delivering frontline services
Hampshire County Council has emphasised its priority will be on providing critical services for Hampshire residents during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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Advice for elderly and vulnerable people during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
The County Council is reiterating practical steps people can take to reduce the severity of Coronavirus (COVID-19) among elderly and vulnerable groups
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Public Health England and Hampshire County Council statement on confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) case in Hampshire
Specialists from Public Health England (PHE) are working with Hampshire County Council and NHS colleagues following a confirmed case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): signposting Hampshire residents to the most up-to-date information and advice
Hampshire County Council and health partners continue to keep a close watch on the development of the Coronavirus outbreak – with processes in place to respond if, and when required
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Coronavirus: signposting Hampshire residents to the most up to date information
Hampshire County Council’s Executive Member for Public Health is signposting the county’s residents to the GOV.UK webpages for the latest information about the coronavirus
Statement from Chief Constable Olivia Pinkney
Chair of the Local Resilience Forum
As part of our regular review of the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum (HIOW LRF) has now declared the Coronavirus outbreak a major incident.
We have already been providing a multi-agency response for a number of weeks and the declaration of a major incident simply means we move to the next phase of our well-rehearsed plans.
This ensures all partners, which includes all the emergency services, can use joint working arrangements to effectively manage, and where possible minimise, the impact of the virus on our population during these unprecedented times.
The HIOW LRF comprises the public sector partners in Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight.