MyWestminster - 6 November 2020

Fri Nov 6 19:01:04 GMT 2020

Important updates for Westminster residents

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** Friday 6 November 2020
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** National Restrictions
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National restrictions are now in place. You should only leave your home for the following limited set of reasons:
* For exercise and recreation outdoors, with your household, support bubble or on your own with one person from another household
* For all medical reasons, appointments or to escape injury or harm
* To shop for food and essentials
* To provide care for vulnerable people, or as a volunteer
* For education
* For work, if you cannot work from home

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RULES ON MEETING FRIENDS AND FAMILY: You must not meet socially indoors with family or friends unless you live with them or have formed a support bubble (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-a-support-bubble-with-another-household?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=a35d80332c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-a35d80332c-40059651) . You can exercise or visit outdoor public places with people you live with, your support bubble, or one person from another household. For full guidance, click here (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=a35d80332c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-a35d80332c-40059651) .

** Support Services
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WESTMINSTER CONNECTS: The government has set up a new online system for those who are clinically vulnerable to register for support. The system allows you to register for priority supermarket delivery slots as well as additional local support from your council. Click here to register (https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-shielding-support?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=a35d80332c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-a35d80332c-40059651) .

The Westminster Connects team continues to contact vulnerable residents who were formerly shielding. If you need help or you know of anyone who needs help as a result of COVID-19, call 020 7641 1222 (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday) or email westminsterconnects at westminster.gov.uk (mailto:westminsterconnects at westminster.gov.uk)
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** Council Services
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HOUSING SERVICES: In line with government restrictions, our community halls are now closed for all activities except nurseries and educational tuition classes until further notice. In addition, our sports pitches are also closed.

Our Frequently Asked Questions (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/yourhousing/coronavirus?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=a35d80332c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-a35d80332c-40059651) detail our response to COVID-19, including the way we complete repairs safely. If you cannot find the exact answer you are looking for, please contact us (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/yourhousing/contact-us?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=a35d80332c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-a35d80332c-40059651) but note that we are experiencing a high number of queries. We thank you for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to answer and reply.
OUTDOOR GYMS: Since our last newsletter on Wednesday, we’ve had confirmation that our outdoor gyms must also close for the month of November along with our leisure centres. Find out more about the new guidelines here (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=a35d80332c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-a35d80332c-40059651#meeting-others-safely) . Our parks and outdoor spaces are still open. You can find details on our parks and green spaces at Westminster Parks (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/my-parks/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=a35d80332c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-a35d80332c-40059651) .

** Council Updates
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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: Every year, the nation unites on Remembrance Sunday to honour those who have sacrificed themselves to protect our freedoms. Traditionally this sees a wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph followed by a procession along Whitehall by members of our armed forces. Due to coronavirus restrictions, this year’s ceremony will be closed to members of the public.

Westminster residents are instead encouraged to remember all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to take part in a national moment of silence at home tomorrow at 11:00am.
Full details of the ceremony are available here (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/remembrance-sunday-2020?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=a35d80332c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-a35d80332c-40059651) .
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JOURNEY OF THE UNKNOWN WARRIOR: Wednesday 11 November marks the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey, an extraordinarily poignant and significant event that represented the sacrifice of all those who lost their lives in the Great War. This has particular resonance for us in Westminster as the body of the Unknown Warrior was brought from France to Victoria Station and from there followed a ceremonial route through the streets of Westminster, to be interred in the Abbey “amongst the kings and queens”.

To commemorate this centenary, we have worked with the Military Wives Choirs to re-recorded Abide with Me, a hymn sung at the funeral. The song will be released today accompanied by a music video (click the image above to watch) and documentary telling the story of the Unknown Warrior and capturing their final journey through Whitehall to Westminster Abbey. For more information, please visit our website (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/unknownwarrior100?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=a35d80332c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-a35d80332c-40059651) .
50 REASONS TO BE JOYFUL: Almost 50 weddings were rearranged at Old Marylebone Town Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday, before lockdown restrictions began on Thursday.

For the whole month of November, Old Marylebone Town Hall had 200 ceremonies booked and on Wednesday, 27 ceremonies were rearranged, taking place between 8am and 11pm. Jude Arubi and Nandy Luke (above) were one of the last couples to get married before lockdown restrictions began.

Jude said about their last minute wedding: “It got cancelled the first time. It was going to get cancelled again so we had the opportunity and we went for it.” Nandy said: “We did get the call and they were happy to squeeze us in at the last minute so we’re very appreciative about that.”

The Westminster Registration Service is currently open for birth and death registrations and for notices of intention to marry or form a civil partnership appointments only. For more information please visit our Registrar’s Office webpage (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/registrars-office-coronavirus-information?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=a35d80332c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-a35d80332c-40059651) .

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