Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

A neighbour of ours (90 years old) decided to engage workmen from a flyer put through his door. I have seen the flyer and all
looks professional/insured.

He/They agreed the work and price, however after 20 minutes they told him they had finished – he pointed out several small jobs which
had not been addressed….20 minutes later they said they had finished – again not all jobs completed.
At the end (I have cctv as proof – they were at his property for 1 hour 2 minutes) they charged him £100 (which he paid) and had still not completed the jobs he had requested.

I’ll not go on too long but yes he appears to have been ripped off – that said should he have paid a £100
I will investigate on his behalf – but have they broken the law – the answer is no – has he been ripped off – probably.

On our estate we tend to use workmen who are (a) local and (b) recommended – my neighbour has lived here some 40 years and I am forever explaining to him (a) & (b)
Just be careful.

I am sure not to be alone in ‘understanding’ the somewhat many complexities of the never ending differing COVID Rules – Even ‘Eton Boris’ has had trouble when interviewed…
There is however one rule that is easy to understand…

Sex is banned indoors for ‘tier 2’ couples living apart and the jokes came thick and fast.

The government has moved to clarify one particular consequence of living in a ‘tier 2’ part of the UK under the current coronavirus restrictions.
It means if you are a couple but you are living apart, you are no longer allowed to have sex. At least, not if you are indoors.

Couples living apart in areas with Tier 2 restrictions are not allowed to have sleepovers unless they are in a “support bubble”, Downing Street confirmed today.

Boyfriends and girlfriends will be able to meet outdoors in Tier 2 but are expected to adhere to social distancing rules such as hands, face and space.
They must also adhere to the rule of six.

However as always there are ways around these ‘Rules’
I will not go into the graphic details…but can find out more by visiting :-

https://www.thepoke.co.uk/ ©

Please see below some information you may wish to share in your communities;

Local COVID Alert Levels
Following an announcement from the Prime Minister on Monday, a new system of Local Covid Alert Levels has been introduced. From today, Local Covid Alert Levels will set out information for local authorities, residents and workers on what to do and how to manage outbreaks in their area, replacing the previous system of national and local restrictions. More information on this new system can be found on the GOV.UK website.

The current Local Covid Alert Level for Fenland is ‘medium’, which means that all of the restrictions and guidance that was previously in place will stay the same. You can find more information about the medium alert level on the GOV.UK website and a more general guide to each alert level is also attached.

Test and Trace Payment Scheme
We are now accepting applications for the Government’s Test and Trace Payment Scheme via our website. The scheme supports those on low income who have been told to self-isolate by providing them with a £500 lump sum payment. Residents who have been told to self-isolate but who do not meet the criteria for this support scheme can apply for a discretionary payment instead. For further information please visit our webpage; https://www.fenland.gov.uk/testandtracepayment

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards
Izzi Hurst
Fenland District Council Covid-19 Support Team

01354 654321
covid19@fenland.gov.uk
www.fenland.gov.uk

Whittlesey had 3 new reported cases of COVID last week.
Whittlesey (Fenland) is considered at present to be in the Medium catagory.

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