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Households across East Hertfordshire will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021.

The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of 1941.

It will be the first run predominantly online, with households receiving a letter with a unique access code, allowing them to complete the questionnaire on their computers, phones or tablets.

“A successful census will ensure everyone from local government to charities can put services and funding in the places where they are most needed,” Iain Bell, deputy national statistician at the Office for National Statistics, said.

“This could mean things like doctors’ surgeries, schools and new transport routes. That’s why it is so important everyone takes part and we have made it easier for people to do so online on any device, with help and paper questionnaires for those that need them.”

Census day will be on March 21, but households across the country will receive letters with online codes allowing them to take part from early March.

The census will include questions about your sex, age, work, health, education, household size and ethnicity. And, for the first time, there will be a question asking people whether they have served in the armed forces, as well as voluntary questions for those aged 16 and over on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Results will be available within 12 months, although personal records will be locked away for 100 years, kept safe for future generations.

For more information, visit census.gov.uk.

ELA1 Engagement Leaflet English

We will be operating a food bank for those in need in Walkern at church on Wednesday mornings, 10.30 – 11.30am, starting on 11th November. Initially we will only be taking/offering dried or tinned food and toiletries such as soap, toothpaste etc.

If you would like to donate items, please drop them off at church between 10.30 and 11.30am  on Wednesdays. There will be a collection box outside 100 High Street where donations can be left. This will be emptied every day.

If you would like to donate items, please drop them off at church between 10.30 and 11.30am  on Wednesdays. There will be a donations box outside 100 High Street where donations can be left. This will be emptied every day.

If you know someone who could benefit from receiving some help, please Contact Beverly Harlow on 07881 588 662 or .

If people feel unable to come to church to either donate or pick-up items we will arrange collection/distribution.

Thanks you,

St Mary’s PCC

Under the most recent guidelines regarding group gatherings, social distancing and the safety of Walkern residents, the Parish Council has taken the difficult decision not to proceed with a large village gathering at the War Memorial for a Remembrance Sunday Service this year. It will be impossible to adhere to the 2m distancing rule for everyone and therefore will not be safe in a small area, more especially for the majority of elderly parishioners who usually attend.

The Parish Council will still be laying its wreath at the war memorial just before 11am on 8 November, but would ask that only ONE member of each group also laying a wreath, do the same, so that a safe distance can be kept by everyone. The Chairman will read out the list of names of those fallen at the War Memorial before the minute silence as usual and the list will also be published on the Parish Council Website

This has been a very difficult decision under the circumstances, the Remembrance Sunday Service at the War Memorial is a very special service to us all, to remember our fallen. Let us all hope that by next year we can resume as we always have.

Signage Works in Clay End, Walkern

We’ll be installing signage opposite 7 & 10 Clay End

Between 02/10/20 and 06/10/20

Works between 07.30 and 17.00

 

Dear Resident,

We are writing to tell you about works we’ll be undertaking in your area.

We understand these works may be an inconvenience to you, however, we ask you to support us as we make the necessary improvements.

These repairs have been recommended as a priority by your local County Councillor, Ken Crofton and are funded using the Highways Locality Budget.

Information about locality budgets can be seen here www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/localitybudgets

What you need to do:

• If you need to use your vehicle, please make sure you move it outside the works area shown on this letter, at least 30 minutes before we are due to start work.

What you need to know: 

• We would like to reassure residents that we are following Government advice relating to construction works and guidelines regarding social distancing to minimise the risks related to Covid-19 (Coronavirus).
• We politely request that all residents respect our workforce and follow social distancing guidelines when passing the works area or engaging with our on-site team.
• Please refer to the yellow signboards on your street to see the exact dates, timings and permit number. Any date changes to these works will be communicated via these yellow signboards and at hertfordshire.gov.uk/roadclosures
• These works are weather dependent and may be postponed if poor weather is forecast.
• Details of any disruptions to bus services can be found at intalink.org.uk/timetables(search for your service). If you’re unable to find this information, please call our customer service centre on 0300 123 4050.
• Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works and all local businesses will be open as usual.

Further information:

• The permit number for these works is BR6301000225740 full details can be found at one.network
• If you have any special needs or circumstances, please contact Ringway on 0300 1234047 or our Customer Service Centre on 0300 123 4047 or email us at

Thank you in advance for your co-operation – your support is much appreciated.

Hertfordshire County Council
Highways Service