Sue Lammin, clerk to Whissendine Parish Council, has issued the following RCC briefing.

Latest information 1-7 November:

  • 130 cases per 100k in Rutland, (less than the 182 cases/100k which is National average)
  • 52 cases in Rutland, 21 more than the week before.

Outbreaks

  • Some cases in care homes identified by testing. Most cases were asymptomatic.
  • Leicester Hospitals under pressure… it is possible that planned care may be cancelled.
  • Local vaccination centre will be at Catmose… plans progressing.

Business grants:

  • For those businesses ordered to close… up to £3k depending on rateable value.
  • For those businesses severely affected, possibly by disrupted supply chain, etc. No Government definition of term. RCC to allow self declaration. Grants up to £2.5k.

Targeted support for those in need.

  • RCC has £63k for the Winter Grant Scheme which will run 1 Dec 2020 to 31 March 2021. Support aimed at children and families (but may extend to others in need exceptionally). No detailed Government guidance yet.