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Casual Vacancy for a Councillor in the South Moor Ward of Stanley Town Council
An election has been requested to fill the vacancy for the South Moor Ward of Stanley Town Council. Under the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020, the vacancy will be held open until Thursday 6 May 2021. However, this date may be brought forward or deferred by Government depending upon the circumstances. Any Election that […]
Notice of vacancy in the Office of Councillor
Stanley (South Moor) Notice is herby given. that due to the resignation of Lewis Christie, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council. If by 3 July, 2020 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for a by-election to fill said vacancy has not been made to: […]
COVID19 – An update from Cllr Les Timbey, Leader, Stanley Town Council
A community isn’t just an area of land – a postcode or village, town, suburb or street. It’s people. It’s goodwill. It’s coming together to achieve a shared goal or offer support in a crisis. It is all of these things and more and in the Stanley area we’re lucky to have such strong bonds […]
Message from Stanley Town Council Leader
Message from Cllr Les Timbey, Leader, Stanley Town Council For this week’s update, I’d like to firstly focus on one particular area of outstanding COVID response. At the time of writing, PACT House has dealt with over 1,250 issues since opening it’s Coronavirus Crisis Hotline – this is an incredible effort and I thank Daren […]
COVID-19 response, an update from Stanley Town Council
In the face of adversity, hope can be restored by the acts of others. At Stanley Town Council our hopes and spirits have been lifted by the amazing response to the COVID-19 crisis across our communities, particularly from those organisations that deliver such important services to the people of our area. We also hope the […]
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Casual Vacancy for a Councillor in the South Moor Ward of Stanley Town Council
An election has been requested to fill the vacancy for the South Moor Ward of Stanley Town Council.
Under the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020, the vacancy will be held open until Thursday 6 May 2021. However, this date may be brought forward or deferred by Government depending upon the circumstances. Any Election that is in due course called will be duly publicised as required by law.
If you have any questions, please email electoralservices@durham.gov.uk or write to Electoral Services, Room 1/104-115, County Hall, Durham DH1 5UL
Dated Tuesday 30
June Terry Collins
Returning Officer
Notice of vacancy in the Office of Councillor
Stanley (South Moor)
Notice is herby given.
that due to the resignation of Lewis Christie, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 3 July, 2020 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for a by-election to fill said vacancy has not been made to: The Returning Officer, Electoral Services, Room 1/104-115, County Hall, Durham DH1 5UL by TEN electors for the said Parish (Ward), the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
Where ten valid requests for a by-election are received by the Proper Officer then under the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus)(Postponement of Elections and Referendums) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 the by-election will not currently take place, and the vacancy will be held open until the by election takes place. The 2020 regulations provide for the by election to take place on the date for the Ordinary Election of Councillors due to be held on Thursday 6 May 2021. However, this date may be brought forward or deferred by the Government depending upon the circumstances. Any Election that is in due course called will be duly publicised as required by law.
Dated 15 June, 2020
Alan Tubman, Deputy Town Clerk Stanley Town Council
COVID19 – An update from Cllr Les Timbey, Leader, Stanley Town Council
A community isn’t just an area of land – a postcode or village, town, suburb or street. It’s people. It’s goodwill. It’s coming together to achieve a shared goal or offer support in a crisis.
It is all of these things and more and in the Stanley area we’re lucky to have such strong bonds that will see us through the current COVID pandemic and emerge a more robust, more united community.
In my last update, I focused on the outstanding work of PACT House, which has mobilised incredibly since the very beginning of this crisis.
I’m immensely proud of the work Stanley Town Council does to support this organisation, and that is also the case for two other of our town’s most important operations: SHAID and Just for Women.
For those who don’t know, and I’m certain there aren’t many, SHAID, or the Single Homeless Action Initiative in Durham, provides a range of housing advice, support and related services to help young people make the difficult transition to living independently in the community.
We have been lending SHAID our support for a number of years and it’s incredibly heartening to witness the many successes they have achieved. A huge amount of thanks must go to Kevin Howe and his dedicated team.
We continued to back them at the start of the lockdown so the organisation could continue services for the people who need them most.
Under immense pressure, SHAID has maintained all services over a seven day week. All of the organisation’s staff have risen to the challenge of meeting the needs of vulnerable people. Over the last 10-weeks, SHAID has:
- Dealt with 26 homeless cases of all ages
- Maintained ongoing support for over 60 vulnerable families
- Continued to accept referrals into sheltered accommodation services while observing strict health and social distancing guidelines
- Continues to work in partnership with local Councillors and Partner agencies including the Rough Sleepers Unit.
SHAID’s Plan 4 Life service continues to engage with young people in and around education and employment pathways, readying them for the eventual uplift of the lockdown, and even though we are all being incredibly reactive at the moment, the organisation remains proactive, exploring the gaps in its services and to provide even greater support.
An example of this is the “Face Shield Initiative” – SHAID has now issued over 150 of these shields to key workers across the Stanley area, giving individuals key workers, shop keepers, care homes, that little bit extra protection to do their jobs.
Just For Women is another organisation that has found itself very much on the front line.
As many of you will have read in the Northern Echo article, the centre received 276 messages in just one week recently, and warned of growing concerns that there will be a further spike in demand for its services to help people being threatened or attacked by partners when restrictions are lifted.
Based in the fantastic St Joseph’s House by Stanley Police Station, JFW has been putting together and distributing activity packs for vulnerable children to provide escapism and give them something to do during the lockdown.
Linda Kirk has reported a greater than expected demand for services, with a surge in reports of domestic violence since COVID19 brought the country to a standstill.
Sadly, it is expected that the surge will continue after the crisis, when women will flee abusive homes.
JFW has continued to man its helpline for anyone in need, as well as reaching out to help children and women by putting together craft packs. Staff and volunteers are also making up gift packs for the elderly and care workers.
In an incredible effort, over 2,000 packs have been created and distributed throughout the local community.
A firm believer in the restorative powers of being creative, Linda and her team distributing craft kits so women can participate in craft therapy at home, personal hygiene hampers so everyone has access to vital items necessary to maintain high levels of personal hygiene and gift hampers to the elderly community to remind them they have not been forgotten in these difficult times.
- Anyone needing to get in touch with Just For Women, please call: 07395906647
- To reach SHAID, call: 01207 238241
As always, stay home, stay safe and stay well.
Cllr Les Timbey
Leader
Stanley Town Council
