Dacorum Borough Council

Stay home for your family. Don't put their lives in danger. #StayHomeSaveLives

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: The online service is now open for you to make a claim. Apply by 22 April to receive money before the end of the month. Visit socsi.in/7VQo4 for more details and how to apply.

Charity shops and Household Waste Recycling Centres are closed and textile banks are not being emptied regularly as usual. Please hold onto items that you would usually take to these places until sites reopen and services return to normal.
Do not leave items and bags on the floor outside closed sites or next to full bins. This is illegal fly tipping, adds pressure to our overstretched services and is cleared away as waste, not recycled or reused. socsi.in/aSfkH
... We are all in this together, please act responsibly. #TeamDacorum
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National Trading Standards is warning people to remain vigilant following a rise in Coronavirus related scams. Be aware and keep safe from scams: socsi.in/I7gJ1

Disposable gloves, face masks, tissues and wipes are being littered throughout the borough. Please think of others and dispose of these safely in a bin or at home. Litter is never acceptable, but behaviour like this puts the public at risk, as well as our overstretched crews who need to clean this up. We are all in this together... #TeamDacorum
If you are showing symptoms of coronavirus, then you must make sure that any of your contaminated waste such as tissues and wipes are disposed of securely by tying them in a plastic bag and keeping them aside for 72 hours before putting the bag in your grey bin. socsi.in/EpeG1

Taking care of your mind, as well as your body, is really important whilst staying at home. Visit #EveryMindMatters for practical tips on improving your wellbeing whilst staying at home http://socsi.in/0rYt3

At home shouldn't mean at risk. If you need help or advice please see: http://socsi.in/a4TlT

If you are helping people in isolation during this difficult time, it is important that you do so safely. For information and advice on how to help safely please see: socsi.in/L0sT4

Our planning and development teams are working remotely and are striving to minimise any disruption to our services. We are continuing to make decisions on planning applications, averaging 50-60 per week.
If you have already submitted planning proposals, we are processing these as usual. You can track progress online: socsi.in/PZtJL or get in touch with your assigned case officer using the contact details provided.
Now is a good time to discuss future development proposals.... We are continuing to provide pre-application advice, for more information please see: socsi.in/gk4mD
You can submit new applications to us via the Planning Portal: socsi.in/9AB9V
If you think that an existing planning permission may need to change, or have any questions on starting on site in the present circumstances, we can offer advice. Please contact us at planning@dacorum.gov.uk #TeamDacorum
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Our collection crews have been doing a fantastic job under challenging circumstances. All of your kind messages of thanks that you have been leaving out with your bins are greatly appreciated by our crews and have been helping to keep their spirits high. Here’s a sneaky look behind-the-scenes at our depot… can you spot yours? #TeamDacorum

During this difficult time, we are doing all we can to advise and support our local businesses.
Over the past three weeks, our Economic Development team have responded to queries from 97 businesses, many of which have contacted us for the first time. We have provided business advice and signposting information.
We have written to all businesses that we believe qualify for government grants (businesses that are subject to small business rates relief, rural rate relief or a...re in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors).
For more information about support for local businesses please see: socsi.in/SOU9m Our Economic Development team can be contacted by emailing business@dacorum.gov.uk or calling 01442 531002.#TeamDacorum
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Have excess waste and unsure what to do with it? Check out our advice here: socsi.in/q02Zu
If you have other waste queries, please see our key waste messages on our waste page:

Government information on how businesses can access help and advice at this challenging time: http://socsi.in/uhJFX Please also see our website for more information on support for local businesses: http://socsi.in/ETCwr

Bank Holiday Monday: all bin collections will be one day later this week. As per your Waste Collection Calendar - if you need a copy of this you can find it here: socsi.in/rD8qu
Due to access issues and staff resources, we are experiencing higher reports of missed bins. If your bin has been missed, and your collection day has passed, please report this on our website (not in the comments): socsi.in/EVh6K
If your neighbour's bins were also missed this is likely to be because ...of access issues, you do not need to report this - the crew will return again soon.
Keep your bins on the boundary of your property until they are emptied.
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We are urging residents to think about the waste that they are creating during their time at home. This may mean putting off having a clear-out until later in the year. Or storing any excess waste from DIY projects, spring cleans or garden waste at home until it can be disposed of safely and legally. Please read more about what you can do with your waste: socsi.in/D2I5w
Although we are currently able to maintain kerbside collections, our Waste Services are still under considerable pressure due to staff shortages. This is a difficult time and we need residents to help play their part, too in not creating excess waste - any small help makes a big difference when we all pull together. We would like to thank residents for their cooperation and understanding during this time.

Save lives and protect the NHS by staying home this Easter weekend. If you see family and friends you could catch or spread coronavirus. If you’re vulnerable and you need help, from advice to assistance with shopping please contact HertsHelp. Visit socsi.in/RMGp3 email: info@hertshelp.net or call 0300 123 4044. You can also contact HertsHelp if you’re concerned about a vulnerable person and think they need help.

The NHS has launched a new Coronavirus Status Checker. This aims to help the NHS coordinate its response and build up additional data on the outbreak. People with potential COVID-19 symptoms are being asked to complete the status checker and answer a series of questions which will tell the NHS about their experience, no matter how mild.

We understand how important it is to be kept informed and access information at this difficult time. We have produced a short guide with information about our services, support for vulnerable people and local businesses and sources of help and advice: socsi.in/oLfy1
Please also see our dedicated coronavirus webpage for updates on our council services and other information: socsi.in/1Sukh #TeamDacorum