๐ข Do you want to make a real difference this winter? The next few months are going to be difficult for many in #Coker
So, to help residents get the help they might need, Cllrs @MikeHewitson1, @NicolaClarkLD & I have published a leaflet full of useful information ๐งต 1/
From @cab_south to @Somerset_CF - we've pulled together the direct contact details of a range of local agencies, charities, and councils
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In July, @SomersetLibDems declared a #costofliving emergency. We did this in recognition of the financial pressures facing households right across the county
Now we want to make sure every house in #Coker gets one of these leaflets. Will you help us make it happen? 3/
๐ ๐ฃ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ด๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐ถ๐ณ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ. You never know who could benefit from receiving this information through their door
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Today, I took delivery of @PeteUK7โs DIY air filter parts. I made a cup of tea and in 2 hours Iโd constructed a highly effective air purifier at a cost of ~ยฃ160. An off the shelf comparator costs ยฃ400+
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There is plenty of data out there re: the effectiveness of the #CorsiRosenthalBox. See: @CleanAirClassrm & others. Here it is at no.1 (the lowest fan speed). Itโs very quiet.
Iโve done some calculations on what it would cost to get 1 of these into every school in #Somerset 2/
There are 269 state-funded schools in #Somerset. At ยฃ160ea it would cost ยฃ43,040 to get just 1 unit into every school. An additional ยฃ82,240 if you wanted to include all EYFS settings (514 of them). BUTโฆ
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Excellent Policies, Children's and Families Scrutiny Committee meeting at County Hall in #Taunton this pm, with some excellent questions from members. However the big ๐ in the room was Covid and its likely impact on education this autumn/winter... ๐งต
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The Chair permitted me to ask an urgent question under AOB:
๐What measures are in place to tackle any anticipated rise in Covid cases/school closures?
With written follow up Qs:
๐What is the child Covid vaccination rate in #Somerset & what are we doing to increase take-up?
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๐ฌ๏ธHow are schools monitoring air quality and are they being given the tools to purify the air?
Itโs fun watching Tory MPs argue they did not, in fact, vote to allow water companies to discharge into waterways
They are essentially relying on us not knowing the detail of what happened last year when the Enviro Bill ping-ponged between the House of Commons/Lords 1/
Fact: the Enviro Bill originally did nothing for sewage overflows
Fact: House of Lords tabled Amendment 45 - to place a duty on sewerage undertakers to do everything they can to eliminate sewage overflows
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Tory MPs voted against that amendment - opting instead for a Government amendment that replaced the duty to eliminate overflows with a duty on water companies to โprogressively reduce the impacts of sewage pollutionโ
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Some comparative stats have just been released by @cab_south in relation to hardship in #SouthSomerset. Comparing Jan-July 2021 with the same period in โ22. They make for grim reading:
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โฌ๏ธ Food bank referrals +15,700%
โฌ๏ธ Fuel-driven financial crisis +2,900%
โฌ๏ธ Actual homelessness: +119%
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In the #CokerDivision alone, people facing financial crisis and seeking help with Citizens Advice has gone up +796%
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๐ง #ChinnockHollow update ๐จ I attended a very productive meeting with senior highways officers this afternoon, including the new Lead Member for Transport Cllr @MikeSRigby
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You donโt need me to tell you that sorting out the Hollow is going to be a complex and expensive job. Public safety is absolutely paramount, so this needs to be looked at with all due care and consideration. 2/
Iโm pleased to say that weโre very nearly in a position to start making meaningful progress - setting a budget, establishing deadlines and the rest of it. 3/