“Conditions continue to worsen, especially in the north of Cheshire East and it is becoming apparent that some residents who don’t normally require help are now beginning to need assistance – if only to get basic shopping done” according to an internal bulletin from Cheshire East today.
Councillors were told that “As leading members of your communities we are asking that you spread some basic key messages to other key community members within your wards, not least encouraging community spirit: blitz spirit if you like.”
During this abnormally severe winter weather we are all being urged to look out for warning signs such as:
• Untouched snow on driveways – this could mean that the people in the house don’t feel safe venturing out.
• A lack of smoke or steam coming from chimneys or boiler vents – is there something wrong with the heating or has the household insufficient fuel to keep warm.
Councillors are being asked to help spread the message that people should look out for their neighbours, make the effort to go round and check everything is alright and give what assistance they can.
A spokesperson said “If those with vehicles better suited to winter weather or those who can walk to shops can bring in additional supplies to these households, they too can help work together as a community to protect its more vulnerable residents. You are urged to do whatever you can within your communities.”
Thanks to Councillor Marc Asquith for enabling us to spread the message.
