Tuesday 16 June 2020

LDCC: June Meeting, Agenda, previous minutes

Since lockdown, the CC have been meeting remotely on an "as needed" basis. We didn't get official minutes of early meetings, just memory-jogger notes. However, here is a link to the minutes of our last meeting, 18th May. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kd6SD3uODuJlPG431CEethF_tkLfrbeP/view?fbclid=IwAR2ia6vr5Pym5r4KesMDSVDjud_aPCYCwhiqOn3XMs1if1HDHtGBVinq2IA

VIRTUAL CC MEETING
The Community Council will hold its next meeting on 22nd June. See the agenda and contact details below.

HC: Video explains impact of COVID19

https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/12566/video_explains_the_impact_of_covid-19_on_highland_council

HC: Educational Maintenance Allowances

https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/12567/highlands_young_people_encouraged_to_apply_without_delay_for_education_maintenance_allowance

HC Staff share views

https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/12569/highland_council_staff_share_their_views_on_lockdown_home_working_and_the_future_in_new_video_series?fbclid=IwAR1JvuGRuizeO0ghAEvko89EfHs4BrhNtMITGu18LBUS7btWdwGKXKBABEA

Tuesday 9 June 2020

Hazards on pavement

A polite notice...

Hedging your bets like I do?

As a blind individual, I am finding it increasingly difficult to walk my usual routes around the local area. There are countless bushes/trees overhanging onto and dominating the pavements. As my long cane helps me navigate my way around using reference points, these overgrown obstacles often disorientate me and are difficult to manoeuvre around safely. Even with a trained sighted guide, these obstacles are tricky to tackle as we are forced to go single file.

Over head dangling foliage on public paths, also pose a danger as they are a facial hazard.

Whilst many have an increased time availability during these current times, I pledge for you to maintain any foliage overhang from your property, to make the pavements safer for the less able.

Please share to try help the wider community!

HC: Impact of COVID on Staff

https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/12569/highland_council_staff_share_their_views_on_lockdown_home_working_and_the_future_in_new_video_series?fbclid=IwAR0lO_RhFel2mGXs5eJhHE9Y4liy3Ekz07nXuWhndiytkXIP9FdXb5NY0Y4

Just received from HC. I think it's what we posted a day or two ago. Trust us for the latest news!

Thursday 16 April 2020

Parent Club 16th April

https://www.parentclub.scot/topics/health/coronavirus
A great resource for parents, from the Scottish Government. Really worth a look.

Environmental Protection 16th April

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

We're here to support our regulated businesses adjust and adapt to the COVID-19 emergency while expecting them to make their best endeavours to meet environmental obligations. Find out more at coronavirus.sepa.org.uk/regulation

Wednesday 8 April 2020

Options for treatment 8th April


Whilst we have no wish to frighten anybody, it is clear that for some people the Coronavirus poses a very serious health threat, with significant long-term or fatal consequences.
The links below, from Compassion in Dying and The Royal College of Physicians, look at your rights to accept or refuse treatment, along with an explanation of what patients might expect during and following an admission to Critical Care.
You may not find these an easy read, but forward planning is generally a good idea.



HC: Right to Roam 8th April

HC are aware of several illegal ad hoc signs appearing on paths & access routes so remind everyone that the Rights of Responsible Access still apply & we ask people follow current COVID-19 Guidance on exercising outdoors. Read more from this link http://ow.ly/ypNP50z7Kyk

Scams: Useful Advice 8th April

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/scotland/information-advice/health-and-wellbeing/coronavirus/staying-safe/

Wednesday 1 April 2020

How to Help 1st April

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1X36RuFNGbh-69T9AWWEY0Klm1bqsbUML

COVID19 Persistence

I have no reason to believe this information is false - and some of it is definitely correct - but I have been unable to find the original source.

Tuesday 31 March 2020

Delivery services 31st March

 Culled from Drew Henry MP's Facebook page

The Health Shop, Inverness are still open and are offering free delivery of orders in the Inverness area, with a postal service available for further afield.
The STOREHOUSE are offering a home delivery service. Orders can be made online or by calling 01349 830038.
Swansons Food Wholesalers are offering fixed price mixed boxes starting from £30.
Inverness Taxis have teamed up with Williamson Food to offer delivery of food packs.
Ancarraig Lodges are offering free delivery within a 10 mile range of Inverness. Their food hampers start at £35.
Loch Ness Country House Hotel are offering a household essentials hamper at £25 and a food hamper at £95. Collection available from their car park or delivery at £5.
Inverness Auction Centre Limited are offering fresh food packs from £25. Collection and delivery available. Telephone 01667 460066
Graham's Dairys Nairn are offering doorstep delivery of their products. 01786 833206
Ashers Bakery are offering home deliveries.
Pro Fish Services Ltd are offering home delivery on their pack across the Highlands
Harry Gow have a bread box delivery service for Inverness.
Hastie & Dyce Butchers are offering delivery of their products.
Munro’s Butchers are doing deliveries now too
A & I Quality Butchers are taking phone orders and free delivery
PeachieNess - Loch Ness  regular deliveries to Invermoriston, Glenmoriston, Fort Augustus and Drumnadrochit.
Monsterbox delivering locally for free
Inverness Taxis daily hampers see their Facebook page or call 01463222222
Forbes Farm delivery beef, pork and lamb. Visit their website.
Duncan Fraser Butchers delivering local
Highland Doorstep Deli
Red Poppy restaurant are doing a selection of meals with delivery.
Hastie and Dyce do delivery
The Bakery Inverness are still open and are delivery when/where they can!
L A stores Dalneigh doing deliveries 01463 233573

Lochardil Primary School 31st March

So incredibly proud of our school & community! Stay safe & well everyone! Always here for each other ❤️
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-13B0tTF21I

Volunteers Required 31st March

A new Scotland Cares initiative has been launched to encourage people who are healthy and not at risk to volunteer to provide practical or emotional help to those most in need during the COVID-19 crisis. If you can help, register at www.readyscotland.org/coronavirus/volunteering

HC Textile Recycling Closed 31st March

Highland textile recycling banks closed until further notice. Textile bank servicing by charities across the region has ceased or is severely disrupted due to staff shortages.
Read more at: ow.ly/lHCe30qu2ij
Or visit: highland.gov.uk/recycle
#COVID19 #stayhomesavelives

NEWSLETTER REMINDER 31st March

We have stopped delivering newsletters, but you can read it and a last minute insert by clicking on these links.

Sunday 29 March 2020

Shops & Services Open 29th March

A very handy list of shops open in the town centre and restaurants with food delivery or collection
📍 WHAT'S OPEN IN THE CITY CENTRE?
Please share & help us keep this post updated with what's available in these ever changing circumstances :
★SHOPS currently OPEN in the city centre for essential services/items:
Barneys - Castle Street
Co-Op - Church Street
Duncan Fraser & Son Butcher - Queensgate
Hastie & Dyce Butchers - Queensgate Arcade
Holland & Barrett - Eastgate
Home Bargains - Rose Street
Iceland - Rose Street
Lettuce Eat - Stephens Brae
Mailboxes etc - Church Street
Marks & Spencer - Eastgate
Morrisons - Millburn Road
Poundland - High Street
Saffron Oriental Food Shop - Lombard St
The Health Shop, Inverness - Baron Taylor Street
The Wee Highland Deli - Academy Street

★CHEMISTS:-
Boots - Eastgate
Superdrug - High Street
★FOOD DELIVERY AND/OR COLLECTION SERVICE - We will try our best to keep this updated with info we receive. Please check individual sites for up to date information as this is constantly changing:
Ashers - www.ashers.co.uk - home delivery service
Akz - Church Street - 01463 225224 - www.akzinverness.com
Cafe 1 - To Go menu 4pm-8pm - check their page. 01463 226200
Cheese & Tomatin - 5pm-9pm - order online www.cheeseandtomatin.com
Cinnamon Inverness - Thur-Sun - 4pm-10pm - check their page
Duncan Fraser Fishmonger - Home Delivery - Order by phone 01463 232744
Dominos - Daily deliveries from 10am till late - www.dominos.co.uk
Flamez - Drummond St - 01463 239902 - www.flamezinverness.com
Inverness Taxis 01463 222222 -delivering local producer food packs to your door
Little Italy Family Restaurant - 4pm-9pm - check their page - 01463 712963
La Tortilla Asesina - Pick up 01463 709809 & Delivery via Deliveroo
Miele's Gelateria Inverness - Gelato deliveries - 01463 717864
Oil & Vinegar Inverness - www.oilvinegar.co.uk-local delivery phone 01463 240073 - check their page for details
PERK Coffee & Doughnuts - Delivering this weekend - check their page
Sams Indian Cuisine Inverness 4pm-10pm - Takeaway & Deliveries - 01463 713111

Friday 27 March 2020