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Spare a thought for your local pubs

The COVID-19 crisis could lead to many pubs going bankrupt as with no income they struggle to pay rent and utility bills despite being closed. The Railway Tavern on Station Rise, Tulse Hill has to pay nearly £2k + VAT per week and has launched a crowdfunder appeal, pledge £10 to receive a pint voucher and £30 for a bottle of wine.

Thames Water Mains Works now to continue to August 2020

As you will be aware, the Thames Water mains works have been continuing - the works are considered to be essential works and so will continue during lockdown, albeit at a slower pace due to social distancing. The works will now not include the replacement of the last 200m of mains pipes from Chatsworth Way to Robson Road. Live waste water and other pipes have been found in close proximity to the water main, and so it is too difficult to replace the mains pipe. The implications for our area of this pipework not being replaced during the current works are unknown.

One Minute's Silence

Tuesday 28 April, 11am

A minute's silence will be held across the UK later to commemorate the key workers who have died with Coronavirus.
More than 100 NHS and care staff have died with the virus, as have many transport and other key workers.
More on this story here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52450138

Reporting Phishing

Public urged to flag coronavirus related email scams as online security campaign launches.

A 'Cyber Aware' campaign and other services have been launched to combat cyber security threats. The really good news is that instead of wading through the Action Fraud reporting process, all you have to do is email the details to: report@phishing.gov.uk.

West Norwood Community Shop

Where: Vale Street (behind the (currently closed) Lambeth Reuse and Recycling Centre, London SE27 9PA
Opening times: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 15:45, excluding weekends and bank holidays.

Ramadan

Specific stay home advice for Ramadan has been published by Public Health England for those observing Ramadan: how to protect themselves, others and the NHS, by adhering to social distancing and finding new ways to worship, bring communities together and staying safe. Information about fasting safely is also provided.

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