Dear
resident,
This
is my third note during these difficult times and this time it is a plea. Many people, understandably, are taking this
period of forced isolation to have a good clear out. That’s great but please store what you want
to dispose of until the municipal waste sites and charity shops re-open. Both were closed partly because of the need
for social distancing but mainly because of the risk of staff becoming infected
from the virus being on the goods disposed of/donated. DO NOT leave goods outside the closed charity
shops. The charities will not be collecting
these donations and their removal will be the responsibility of refuse
collectors/street cleaners, both of whom will be at risk if the bags are
contaminated. Thank you for your
co-operation.
We
have all witnessed the courage of NHS staff, albeit for most of us through the
medium of our TV screens. We recognise
their dedication and the risks to their own health this brings. Can we also remember the dedication of staff
working for Rutland County Council and give them a “thank you” too. Like all employers Rutland Council has
adopted home working where possible but not all staff can work from home nor
follow safe working practices such as social distancing. Staff answering your calls are in the office,
refuse collectors cannot keep a safe distance from each other as they dispose
of our waste and social workers, RCC’s Admiral Nurses and so on still visit
people in their homes and like health service colleagues do not always have
sufficient personal protective equipment.
So, if you see any of these folk going about their work give them a
cheery wave –from a safe distance, of course!
Gale Waller
County Councillor, Normanton
Ward
gwaller@rutland.gov.uk 01780 722169
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