MyWestminster - 23 December 2020

Wed Dec 23 18:46:34 GMT 2020

Important updates for Westminster residents

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** Wednesday 23 December 2020
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** Public Health Updates
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CHRISTMAS IN TIER 4: We understand that for many residents Christmas will be very different as London remains in Tier 4 (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-4-stay-at-home?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=d8ad89df5a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-d8ad89df5a-40059651) . This means everyone should stay at home as much as they can. These stronger restrictions are needed as the virus continues to spread at a rapid rate.

The new restrictions mean that you cannot meet other people indoors over the Christmas period, unless you live with them, or they are part of your existing support bubble. Outdoors, you can only meet one person from another household. Other rules that need to be followed in Tier 4 are:

* You must stay home
* Work from home if you can
* You should not enter or leave the Tier 4 area
* You can meet one other person outside your household in an outdoor public space
* Communal worship is allowed if COVID-secure

A formal review of the restrictions will take place on Wednesday 30 December.
Visit the (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-4-stay-at-home?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=d8ad89df5a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-d8ad89df5a-40059651) Government’s website (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-3-very-high-alert?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=d8ad89df5a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-d8ad89df5a-40059651#businesses-and-venues) for the latest information. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-4-stay-at-home?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=d8ad89df5a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-d8ad89df5a-40059651)

GUIDANCE IN OTHER LANGUAGES: See Tier 4 guidance in other languages (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/coronavirus-updates?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=d8ad89df5a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-d8ad89df5a-40059651#tier-4-resources-in-other-languages)

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What do Tier 4 restrictions mean? Deputy Director of Public Health for Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea, Natalia Clifford explains how Tier 4 rules work and what we need to do.

GOT SYMPTOMS? GET TESTED: Testing is the most effective way to control the spread of coronavirus. Westminster is now offering two types of coronavirus testing:
* For people who have symptoms of the virus (a new persistent cough, high temperature or a loss or change in sense of smell or taste)
* For people who are not showing any symptoms (symptom-free testing)

Click here for full details of testing sites, Christmas opening times and how to book a test. (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/testing?utm_source=MyWestminster%20Updates&utm_campaign=1825a64a39-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-1825a64a39-40042831&utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=d8ad89df5a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-d8ad89df5a-40059651)
NEW YEAR'S EVE: This New Year's Eve we're asking all Westminster residents, Londoners and visitors to celebrate safely by staying at home. In accordance to Tier 4 guidelines, you must not leave your home unless you have a specific reason, and you must not gather in groups, outside or inside.  Remember, you cannot mix indoors with other households who are not in your support bubble.

Here's to seeing in 2021 safely.

** Support Services
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SUPPORT OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD: Westminster Connects is providing support to residents who are vulnerable through the pandemic, working closely with community groups and volunteers.

The Westminster Connects helpline is open Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm, except bank holidays. If you need help call 020 7641 1222 or email westminsterconnects at westminster.gov.uk (mailto:westminsterconnects at westminster.gov.uk) . For urgent help outside of these times, call the council on 020 7641 6000.

Check our website for more advice (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/coronavirus-advice-vulnerable-residents?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=d8ad89df5a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-d8ad89df5a-40059651) , including help with accessing food, links to befriending services and mental health support.

You can also find a map of local and community-led organisations that are able to provide assistance. Find your local support today (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/coronavirus-support-map-local-organisations?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=d8ad89df5a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-d8ad89df5a-40059651) .
MENTAL HEALTH: Following the government’s weekend announcement to place London into tier 4, we understand that many residents may be feeling anxious, low and frustrated at the change to their Christmas plans, as well as isolated or lonely.
If you’re worried about spending Christmas alone or need support with your mental health, pleasevisit our website where a wealth of services are available to support you (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/mental-health-advice-support?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=d8ad89df5a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-d8ad89df5a-40059651) during (and beyond) the festive period.
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WINTER YOUTH ACTIVITIES: Each day across the holiday period we’ve got fun activities that you can do at home during the winter break. Suitable for children of different ages and abilities, we’ve got a new activity each day to help beat the lockdown boredom. Keep an eye on the Westminster Youth Connected site (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-youth-connected?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=d8ad89df5a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-d8ad89df5a-40059651) and Family Information Service (https://fisd.westminster.gov.uk/kb5/westminster/fis/advice.page?id=hULkAQMJcu0&utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=d8ad89df5a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-d8ad89df5a-40059651) for daily updates and details of activities for young people across the winter break.

Today we’ve featured:
* How to make a Christmas tree at home from materials you might find in the kitchen (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/events-calendar/events/how-make-christmas-tree-home-23-12-20?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=d8ad89df5a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-d8ad89df5a-40059651)
* An interactive art therapy at home session (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/events-calendar/events/stone-soup-–-art-therapy-home-23-12-20)
* Couch to Christmas videos from Our Parks (https://ourparks.org.uk/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=d8ad89df5a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-d8ad89df5a-40059651)  that are aimed to keep us fit over Christmas as part of the ActiveWestminster advent calendar (https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=f53735edb54936b4c2b0e9597deaeb77&utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=d8ad89df5a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-d8ad89df5a-40059651) .

** Council News
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Merry Christmas to one and all. After a challenging year, we join together in wishing everyone a healthy and prosperous New Year.
WINDOW WANDERLAND IN WESTMINSTER: Last week, we hosted our first Window Wanderland event with festive displays offering a colourful COVID-safe art trail in Church Street, Ebury Edge, care homes and sheltered housing schemes around the city. Thanks to all the local schools who made fantastic artwork to spread some festive cheer in the community, including:
* Golborne Alternative Provision, TBAP Multi-Academy Trust
* Mary Paterson Nursery School
* St. Barnabas Primary School
* St. Vincent’s Catholic Primary School.

Nivene Powell, from sponsors EcoWorld London, said: “Window Wanderland exemplifies the kind of community-led projects that we need most after an extraordinary year, bringing neighbours together to create a unique and uplifting public art trail for everyone to enjoy. EcoWorld London are proud to be supporting this fantastic initiative, which we hope will bring joy and cheer to the community of Westminster.”

Read more about Window Wanderland here (https://www.windowwanderland.com/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=d8ad89df5a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-d8ad89df5a-40059651) .
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RESIDENTIAL MIXED RECYCLING AND RUBBISH COLLECTION DAY CHANGES: If your regular mixed recycling and/or rubbish collection day is on a Friday, please remember our crews will not be collecting your mixed recycling or rubbish on Christmas Day. However, we’ll collect your mixed recycling on Saturday 26 December as a special catch up recycling collection. We’ll collect your rubbish as normal on your next collection day.

Your mixed recycling and rubbish will be collected as normal on Friday 1 January 2021 (New Year’s Day).

If your regular mixed recycling and / or rubbish collection day is on any other day not listed above, it will remain the same over the festive period.

Click here for more information about recycling (http://www.westminster.gov.uk/xmas-recycling?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=d8ad89df5a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-d8ad89df5a-40059651) .

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