MyWestminster - 7 October 2020

Wed Oct 7 19:00:40 BST 2020

Here's what you need to know today

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** Wednesday 7 October 2020
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Public health updates
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/test-and-trace?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bfe7f93388-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bfe7f93388-40059651
STAYING SAFE AROUND SCHOOLS: Don’t be a fool when you walk to school, remember the two-metre social distancing rule.

Staggered start times and School Streets (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/coronavirus-information-schools-and-nurseries?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bfe7f93388-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bfe7f93388-40059651) have been introduced to increase pedestrian space at schools across Westminster, however it’s important to keep your distance from those outside your household.

The easiest way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to remember these basic measures:
* wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds
* wear your face covering in enclosed spaces
* keep a two-metre distance from people you do not live with

https://www.westminster.gov.uk/coronavirus-information-schools-and-nurseries?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bfe7f93388-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bfe7f93388-40059651

MOBILE TESTING UNITS: On Thursday 8, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October, from 10.30am to 3.30pm, there will be a mobile coronavirus testing site at Paddington Recreation Ground.

The site will be located in the car park at the northern end of Paddington Recreation Ground, just off Carlton Vale (postcode: NW6 5EP). This is a walk-through site, meaning you don’t need to be in a car to attend a test. Please remember, you can only be tested if you have pre-booked.

NEW SEMI-PERMANENT TESTING CENTRES: Three additional coronavirus testing centres will soon be opening for residents in Westminster to increase the number of tests available. The semi-permanent, walk-through testing centres will be open seven days a week, from 8am to 8pm. The locations are:
* Greenside Community Centre
* Lydford Tenants and Residents Hall
* Grosvenor Hall

Existing bookings and regular users of the community halls are being provided with alternative community spaces so that their activities can continue.

More information on testing (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/coronavirus-testing-units-westminster?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bfe7f93388-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bfe7f93388-40059651) .
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SUPPORT AVAILABLE: The Westminster Connects team is here to support people who are vulnerable as a result of COVID-19. You can email the team at westminsterconnects at westminster.gov.uk (mailto:westminsterconnects at westminster.gov.uk) or phone on 020 7641 1222 (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday).

If you are concerned about an adult who you think requires social care and support, or you have a safeguarding concern, phone 020 7641 1444 or 020 7641 1175, or email adultsocialcare at westminster.gov.uk (mailto:adultsocialcare at westminster.gov.uk) .

If you are concerned about a child and you have a safeguarding concern, phone 0207 641 4000, or email AccesstoChildrensServices at westminster.gov.uk (mailto:AccesstoChildrensServices at westminster.gov.uk) .
BECOME A HEALTH CHAMPION: Could you help your family, friends, neighbours or colleagues make sense of the latest facts about coronavirus? We’re recruiting health champions from across Westminster to help share clear, reliable advice with their communities.

We’ll arm you with the latest information about COVID-19 to share with others, whether this is through school or office networks, on social media, or through WhatsApp groups. Champions let us know what is and isn’t working, and together we can make sure that everyone has the information they need to stay safe and healthy.

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Council updates
PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR STRATEGY: Tomorrow, Thursday 8 October, from 2pm to 3.30pm, we’ll be hosting our first online event to discuss our draft private rented sector strategy (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/private-rented-sector-strategy?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bfe7f93388-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bfe7f93388-40059651) . All are welcome to come along and share feedback on our proposals for improving the sector in Westminster. Sign up here (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/private-rented-sector-strategy-consultation-online-event-1-tickets-121015740337?aff=affiliate1&utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bfe7f93388-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bfe7f93388-40059651) .

We also encourage you to share your thoughts on our proposals by completing our short survey (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FcHYUH-3lUOjujtAfK8NiEPzoHxB3MtHl5PNatQskdZUNUEzV0owN0UyMzZLM1FJUlYxRkk3TVhGMiQlQCN0PWcu&utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bfe7f93388-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bfe7f93388-40059651) .

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CITY LIONS HALF TERM PROGRAMME: With the school holidays fast approaching, why not sign your 13 to 16-year-old up to our three-day City Lions half term programme. Between Tuesday 27 and Thursday 29 October, we’ve got an exciting line up including:
* A puppeteering masterclass with Les Enfants Terribles
* An awe-inspiring arts and physics workshop from Imperial College London
* A visual merchandising careers session with RedBorder
* And... a treasure hunt around Westminster!

Reserve your teen’s place today (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/city-lions-october-half-term-holiday-programme-registration-119406426837?aff=mywestminster&utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bfe7f93388-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bfe7f93388-40059651) .

https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-wheels-programme?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bfe7f93388-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bfe7f93388-40059651
WESTMINSTER WHEELS: Together with Groundwork London and Cycle Confident, the Westminster Wheels programme provides a training and employment experience to help prepare young people for a career in the growing cycle industry.

If you, or someone you know, is aged 18-24 and not in work, then we have a great opportunity to earn whilst you learn as a Trainee Bike Mechanic. After you complete training you'll be guaranteed an interview for a trainee mechanic job. If you're interested please email Liz.byrne at groundwork.org.uk (mailto:Liz.byrne at groundwork.org.uk) or visit our website (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-wheels-programme?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bfe7f93388-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bfe7f93388-40059651) .

BUSINESS SURVEY: If you run a business in Westminster, then please take a few moments to help us understand your perspective in our second quarterly Business Survey (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/business_survey_newsletter/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bfe7f93388-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bfe7f93388-40059651) . The survey will take less than ten minutes to complete and is vital for shaping our response to the current challenges businesses face in Westminster.

Share your opinion here (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/business_survey_newsletter/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bfe7f93388-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bfe7f93388-40059651) .
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