Warnings & advice finder.
WarningSWINE FLU The World Health Organisation has declared Swine Flu a pandemic.
There are now over one thousand cases in the UK and this site will not continue to issue reported numbers until they start to fall,
( For reference only there are only thirteen confirmed cases in the East Midlands compared with two hundred and twenty-nine in the
West Midlands & four hundred and twenty in Scotland.)
The H1N1 outbreak originating in Mexico has been identified in the UK . Should you have any concerns you can
call 0800 1513513 for
recorded information about swine flu or click National Health Service information
alternatively most News websites carry extensive information on
the subject and symptoms. (The BBC site at bbc.co.uk/ is clear & concise) If you develop
flu like symptoms the advice is contact the local surgery by telephone or
NHS Direct (see below for numbers) but do not
initially attend the surgery or health centre without seeking advice first.
(This section will be updated daily)
TERRORISM THREAT LEVEL.
For the information of those travelling
to cities or larger towns the current terrorism threat level in the UK as
issued by the Home Office is “: SUBSTANTIAL” This means there is a strong possibility of future terrorist attacks and
indicates a continuing high level of threat to the UK.. If you have
information about terrorist activities contact the anti-terrorist hotline on
0800 789 321
A
watch should be kept on flood warnings If the area is subject to
persistent rain. See
Environment contact numbers below and action advice.
For crime
alerts please refer to the Crime Trends page on this site.
Advice & Advice Finder
Stickney Surgery Out-of-Hours and Emergency Contact
Out-of-hours service can be accessed by telephoning 0845 045 0281. NHS Direct an
advisory service can be reached by telephoning 08454647. Emergencies dial 999 or
112.
William Lovell Church of England School
EMERGENCY NOTICE BOARD: information to parents on a recorded message
detailing unusual events, e.g. school closure due to inclement weather, late transport
etc., can be accessed by telephoning 01205 482400. This should be your first port of
call in that type of incident.
Crime or Fire
For all matters pertaining to crime or fire prevention
please refer to the “CRIME TRENDS” page of this site
Bee Swarms
There are two local bee keepers available to deal with bee swarms.
(Please note they are only able to deal with Honey Bees not wasps.)
1. Mr Kirk, “Wattaman’s Lodge", Leagate Road, Antons Gowt.
Telephone: 01205 280678. (Honey sold at the door retail or wholesale)
2. Boston Beekeepers. Telephone: 01205 368102
Junk Mail & Direct Marketing Phone Calls
If you wish to stop receiving “junk”
mail. Write to Mailing Preference Service, Freepost LON20771, London W1E
OZT, or register on line at www.mpsonline.org.uk To stop marketing telephone
calls register free at the Telephone Preference Service on 0845 070 0707.
FLOODING
The alert has now been downgraded for our immediate area but should the threat of
flooding and disruption return it is anticipated East Lindsey District Council will once
again place teams on standby as seems in keeping with the Met Office predictions. If
the weather deteriorates the Council’s Cleansing Teams will be working on the
ground to ensure sandbags are available to those residents who live in areas of
potential flooding. Customer Services Teams will also be available between 9am and
5pm on Saturday and Sunday to respond to requests for assistance. Residents are
reminded that they can get assistance outside these hours by calling the Council’s
Customer Service Centres on 01507 601111 and dialling ‘0’ for out of hours
emergencies. The Council has 35,000 sandbags in stock and has plans in place to
deliver sand to Louth (Cattle market Car park), Horncastle (Town Hall car park) and
Tetney (Marketplace)should the need arise again . Filled sandbags will be available
from the Council’s Victoria Road depot in Mablethorpe and Burgh Road depot in
Skegness. The Council will be delivering filled sandbags to the District’s most
vulnerable and residents that are unable to collect sandbags themselves. If residents
require assistance moving heavy items or taking carpets out, they are urged to contact
the Council’s Customer Service Centre on 08446 601111.
SHOULD ANY OF THE
ABOVE BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE THE WEB SITE WILL BE CONSTANTLY
UPDATED. IF THERE SHOULD BE FURTHER INCLEMENT WEATHER
LEADING TO POTENTIAL FLOODING PLEASE CONVEY THIS
INFORMATION TO YOUR NEIGHBOURS WITHOUT ACCESS TO THE
NET(updated 230108)
Floodline ( an arm of the Environment Agency): 0845 988 1188 will issue “warning
codes* " together with areas anticipated to be under threat.
* WARNING CODES
FLOOD WATCH - flooding possible
FLOOD WARNING - flooding expected
SEVERE FLOOD WARNING - severe flooding expected
(The above should be read in conjunction with the "Useful Contacts" sited at the end
of this page)
Lincolnshire Library
.The Mobile Library Tel. 0778 8568746 (based at Horncastle Tel.
01507 523480)
will visit Stickney on a fortnightly basis(save where a visit would fall on a Bank holiday) from 06:01:06, calling at Main Road
11.10am. Horbling Lane 11.30am. Nancherrow 11.50am. Church 12.10am.
Lunch12.40pm. until 1. 10pm. Holms Road 1.20pm. Hall Lane 1.40pm. Folly Lane
2pm.
REFUSE COLLECTION
To clarify the circular from East Lindsey District Council with regard to a claim for
"assisted collection". Where a person needs help to put out wheelie bins,
they should in the first instance telephone free phone 0800 08 55 037
and ask for an application form to be sent. Only in certain circumstances will you need
a doctors letter and you should not need to consult the Surgery unless
specifically directed to do so. The practice Manager Christine Morgan who has
extensively investigated this matter states that the Doctors
have agreed to wave the charges in this case
Injured wildlife
Gillian
Baker can advise on or give care to a wide range of injured wildlife including
birds (not adult badgers or foxes). Please leave a message on her answerphone and
she will return your call as soon as she is able. Tel: 01205 760722
Boston & District Cat Welfare
With a policy of non-destruction this cat
rescue and welfare charity can offer advice
and help on telephone number 01205 480484. It exists wholly on charitable
donations and membership subscriptions(£6 p.a.) It always welcomes help and new
members. (Registered charity No. 1091594.)
LOCAL AUTHORS
Local published children’s author who is on her third book, Jennifer
Izod, can be contacted via the e-mail address of this site for publishing
advice.
Useful Contacts
Anglian Water 08457 145145
Association of British Insurers(flood information) www.abi.org.uk/floodinfo
Boston Standard: 01205 311433(news)
Citizens’ Advice: Website www.citizensadvice.org.uk
East Lindsey District Council 01507 601111
Environment Agency www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Fire Station Boston(non Urgent)01205 363231
Help I'm Flooded www.helpimflooded.co.uk
Health & safety Executive: 0845 345 0055 e-mail
hseinformationservices@natbrit.com
Lincolnshire County Council 01522 552222
Met Office www.metoffice.gov.uk
MP Mark Simmonds 01205 751414
NSPCC(child protection help line) 0808 800 5000
Pilgrim Hospital 01205 364801
RSPCA (advice line) 0870 55 55 999
Stickney Surgery (appointments, repeat prescriptions, etc. ) 01205 480237
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