Barton Town Council is following very closely the guidelines put forward by the Government during the Corona virus and also local government advisory NALC and ERNLLCA.  Despite working in very difficult conditions due to this issue, they are doing their best to assist the community, in particular those who are elderly, with health issues and who are in self isolation. Also, signposting local residents to services and information they urgently require on a day to day basis. Home deliveries to urgent, needy cases have also been undertaken.

The town council employs 2 members of staff; there are 12 town councillors (all unpaid) who do not work in the town council office. A number of the town councillors are over the age of 70 with health issues themselves also have to self-isolate. In light of this, the town council are doing their very best to accommodate the needs of the town with the resources available and in partnership working with voluntary groups in the town.  The Emergency Planning Committee Chairman, Cllr Jon Evison has also been out measuring and chalking the public paths outside the Chemists in Barton with 2 metre gaps, so that when people queue outside the chemist they do this in line with the Government’s advice in a safe manner.  Businesses also have to follow the Government’s advice regarding their own health and safety needs of their respective companies and staff.

The town council will officially close down to a summer recess type operation giving delegated powers to the Town Mayor and Chair Persons of Committees (Finance & General Purposes, Community and Environment Committees), for day-to-day decisions. The Planning Committee business to be conducted by the Committee Chairman and the Town Clerk, in liaison with the Committee Members via email and North Lincolnshire Council planning portal. Decisions of a larger nature will be at the discretion of the Town Mayor and the Town Clerk/Deputy Town Clerk, and be circulated to the whole council via email for a view/decision. Should members become incapacitated, their duties will be passed to other members of the town council.

Finally the town council has agreed to set aside £10,000 in the town council’s budget (taken from reserves), as an emergency relief fund to encompass all emergency requirements in the current COVID 19 pandemic.

A £5,000 donation to be made immediately to The Ropewalk, to support the emergency meal system to the elderly in the town during the COVID 19 pandemic.  The budget to be taken from the emergency relief fund as mentioned above.

Due to COVID 19, Barton Bike Night has been cancelled this year.  The town council made a £2,000 provision for the event in the 2020/2021 financial year budget that is no longer required for this.  The £2,000 to be re-allocated as a donation to support the current crisis for the Barton Foodbank, to assist provision of food supplies for families in need in the town.

Food Shops delivering in Barton

Takeaway Food Deliveries

Other useful numbers

Bereavement support
Grieving can feel isolating enough without social distancing. Many people bereaved during lockdown have been unable to properly say goodbye to loved ones, comfort or even hug each other. If they can’t get the support they need, they will be more likely to struggle with the long term effects of grief.

To help, Marie Curie offers a free bereavement support service. Anyone who is grieving can access up to six telephone sessions with a matched volunteer by calling 0800 090 2309. Further details as well as online information and support is available here: www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/telephone-bereavement-support.

It would be really helpful if you could support the charity and share this information with appropriate networks and on any social media platforms you use. If you prefer, you can share recent posts from Marie Curie about the bereavement service on Twitter and on Facebook.

National Day of reflection
Over 150,000 people across the UK have now sadly died of all conditions since lockdown began on 23 March. After lockdown is fully lifted, we’ll be in desperate need of time and space to collectively support those who have lost someone during this time, #UniteInMemory of all who sadly die and celebrate their lives. 

You can show your support by signing Marie Curie’s petition for a National Day of reflection here: www.mariecurie.org.uk/who/day-to-reflect. Easy links to share the petition via WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter are available after signing.

Please also consider following Marie Curie on Facebook (www.facebook.com/mariecurieuk) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/mariecurieuk) for updates on the support they offer.

Updated schedules for bus services to and from Barton upon Humber are now available

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Information on the Coronavirus is available from this NHS site

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Consultation on the North Lincolnshire Local Plan Preferred Options

The six week consultation on the new Local Plan Preferred Options will commence on Friday 14 February 2020.

An itinerary of the engagement events that we will be held around North Lincolnshire during February and March is shown below, with the Barton event due to take place on

Wednesday 19 February 3pm – 7pm at Baysgarth School

Barton Town Award 2020

BARTON-UPON-HUMBER TOWN COUNCIL

TOWN AWARD 2020

 Barton-upon-Humber Town Council is seeking nominations for the Town Award, which is presented annually to a resident within the community for work or action of merit.  This will be a small thank you to the people who have helped our community or members of it, without expectation of reward or thanks.

The Award is a silver cup to be held for one year, together with a certificate and a keepsake, the award will be presented by the Mayor of Barton.

Barton-upon-Humber Town Council are again looking for nominations for this award, from anyone who knows of a person they think deserves recognition, they  must live in the town or work voluntary with a Barton organisation/group to be eligible and can not be a town councillor or officer.  If you know someone, who has served the community in some way, for example:

Service within an organisation for many years,

Action over and above the call of duty,

Helping the aged, or infirm,

Guiding and helping youth and children,

Actions of courage, or,

Any relevant contribution to our community or persons within it.

Please complete the enclosed form, or send a letter giving reasons for nomination,

TO BE RECEIVED BY 1st February 2020.

Nomination Forms can be obtained from:

Barton Town Council, The Assembly Rooms, Queen Street, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5QP

Tel 01652 633598       email:bartontownclerk@btconnect.com

 Nominations must be in writing.

You will appreciate that the person nominated may not be selected on this particular year but it is indeed pleasing to know those, who through their endeavours, are being brought to the notice of the Town Council.

Recent past winners of the Award are:

2005 David Witter                                     2006    Christine Dunderdale

2007    Ken Osgerby                                      2008    Micky Bennett

2009    Jane Tuplin                                        2010    Sue Wind

2011    Major Brenda Jeffery                      2012    Barrie Newton

2013    Margaret Sidell                                  2014    Liz Bennet

2015    Laurie Robinson                               2016    Amy Dubois

2017    Penny Phillips                                    2018    Ian Wolseley

2019    Brian Peeps

  Regards

Shirley Richards

Town Clerk

We want to encourage you to sign up to the Environment Agency’s Flood Warning Service so we can let you know the latest information in your area that could affect your property. Call 0345 988 1188 to do this, or do it online www.gov.uk/flood.

In addition to a period of prolonged wet weather over October, Lincolnshire has received the entire November average rainfall in just 2 weeks. This has resulted in heavily saturated catchments, elevated river levels and in some places elevated ground water levels. In a number of cases, record river levels have been documented.  We are expecting more rain of over the winter period so the risk of flooding remains high.

We will continue to operate the flood storage reservoirs around Lincolnshire where necessary and are discharging main rivers out to sea to bring down river levels. Our flood storage reservoirs have already protected over 8000 properties from flooding.

We are working with our partners, such as the Internal Drainage Boards and NFU, to manage the impact to agricultural land and livestock farms. Our teams are also on the ground assessing urgent repairs to damaged or over-topping defences across the county as well as understanding the longer term options for recovery from the flooding.

Check your flood risk, stay up to date with the latest flood alerts and warnings and sign up to receive free flood warnings by calling 0345 988 1188 or visiting www.gov.uk/flood. Stay tuned to local news for updates and follow us on Twitter: @EnvAgencyMids

We ask that people avoid walking along flood banks, using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Don’t drive through flood water, just 30cm is enough to move your car and risk your safety.

Flood water can contain sewage and other harmful substances. Where possible avoid contact with, and keep pets away from, flood water. Always wear waterproof clothing, gloves, wellington boots and a face mask if contact is unavoidable.

Area Communications & Engagement Officer (ACEO)

Environment Agency – Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire Area

8 aceo.lincsandnorthants@environment-agency.gov.uk

: www.gov.uk/environment-agency

* Ceres House, Searby Road, Lincoln, LN2 4DW

( 0345 988 1188 – Floodline

( 0800 80 70 60 – Incident Hotline

BARTON-UPON-HUMBER REMEMBRANCE DAY/ARMISTICE SUNDAY

10 NOVEMBER 2019

The Remembrance Day Parade and Services will take place on Sunday 10 November 2019.

The order of the day is as follows:

Parade Assembles with Standards, outside The Assembly Rooms, Queen Street, Barton:

The Assembly Rooms, Queen Street: 10.15 a.m.

Depart Queen Street: 10.30 a.m.

Arrive at the War Memorial on Barrow Road: 10.50 a.m.

Silence observed: 11.00 a.m.

Service at St. Mary’s Church on Burgate: 11.30 a.m.

Standards will be laid in the Church and the names of the fallen read out.

Wreaths will be laid at the Memorial Service at The Cenotaph.

A Service to be held 5.30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Community Church, 114 Tofts Road, Barton.