Let’s Keep It Clear Together By following some simple steps, we can keep Chelmsford’s water flowing and the sewer system clear to do its job of taking used water and sewage safely away from homes and businesses. Here are some suggestions to prevent bad smells and blockages. In the kitchen:- Leave fats, oils … Read More
Consultations
Engagement Opportunity for the Upcoming East Anglia Rail Franchise
Consultation Invitation Mott MacDonald Ltd are undertaking a study for the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), who are working in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT) to embed the industry’s sustainable development principles into the upcoming rail franchise competition in East Anglia. The scope of work involves identifying through research and engagement, key socioeconomic … Read More
‘Speak Up on Elder Abuse’ – new helpline launched by TV Presenter Fiona Phillips
‘Speak Up on Elder Abuse’ – new helpline launched by TV Presenter Fiona Phillips Agencies in Essex joined with Crimestoppers to launch new phone line… 26th February saw the launch of a new elder abuse helpline, powered by Crimestoppers. The Essex Safeguarding Adult Board along with Thurrock and Southend Safeguarding Boards and the Essex Police … Read More
Are you #SteppingUp to create a stronger City? Look forward to seeing you at High Chelmer Shopping Centre 27-30 January
#SteppingUp to create a stronger City A new campaign comes to Chelmsford on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next week (January 27-30) focusing on how local people can ‘step up’ to create stronger communities. The #SteppingUp campaign puts the spotlight on five simple steps people can take which can have a hugely beneficial effect personally, … Read More
Guide Dogs Talking Buses Campaign Asks For All New Buses To Have Audio Visual Announcements.
Guide Dogs – Talking Buses Campaign Nearly two thirds of bus passengers with sight loss have missed their stop at least once over the last six months. Lack of audio visual next stop and final destination announcements is a big part of why people are missing their stops as it leaves passengers with sight loss … Read More
The NHS Summary Care Record – You need to make a choice.
The NHS in England is now using an electronic record called the Summary Care Record (SCR), which is being used to support patient care. Introduction to Summary Care Records All the settings where you receive health care keep their own medical records about you. These places can often only share information from your records by … Read More
Consultation on North Heybridge Garden Suburb Draft Strategic Masterplan Framework
Maldon District Council Council is now inviting representations on the North Heybridge Garden Suburb Draft Strategic Masterplan Framework. Consultation on the North Heybridge Garden Suburb Draft Strategic Masterplan Framework commences on 14 August and closes at 5pm on 30 September 2014. A public engagement event will take place on Tuesday 16 September, 2-8pm at Plantation … Read More
NHS Mid Essex CCG Consultation
NHS MID ESSEX CCG The Way Ahead – What’s your view? NHS Mid Essex CCG have launched a public consultation seeking views on their five-year plan, the two-year financial recovery plan and a few areas where they are proposing changes that have a significant impact on patients – including immediate care. The five-year plan sets … Read More
Essex Compact and the Voluntary and Community Sector Framework
The Chair of the Essex Compact Steering Group Canon John Brown is recommending the draft text of a new Essex Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Framework. “The VCS Framework represents a revised approach for public sector partners in their relationship with the VCS. In line with Compact principles it sets out some expectations that each sector … Read More
555 Mental Health Project
The ‘555’ project aims to make the voice of Essex mental health services users heard by the people who commission the service. Please see the webpage at http://www.ecdp.org.uk/555 In partnership with Healthwatch Essex, ecdp is running focus groups across Essex to gather the lived experience of people who have used, or are using, mental health services. … Read More