COVID-19 News and Information from Leigh-on-Sea Town Council

We are all in unprecedented times and we’re all trying to do our best for everyone as we tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Councillors met on Tuesday 17th March to discuss their plans to tackle the Corona Virus and the impact it will have on the provision of services during the current outbreak. As the situation is changing daily, please refer to this web page regularly for up to date information.

For more information about how we are supporting the community and ways we can help individuals, groups and traders during these uncertain times, visit our Community Support page

The current status of our upcoming events, clubs, and facilities is listed below. These details are correct as of Friday 17th July 2020.

Leigh Community Centre	Closed to the public. Staff are working on a re-opening plan, that will happen in stages. Some hires may be able to recommence from mid-August. All hirers who have a room booked over the coming weeks/months will be contacted to discuss rescheduling events or issuing of refunds. Public events organised by hirers have been cancelled. An intensive cleaning regimen remains in place.
Leigh-on-Sea Town Council Offices	The office remains closed. Staff are working from home so can respond to emails. Please call our office phone number on 01702 716288 as this will still be answered.
Council and Committee Meetings	All meetings are now being held remotely in accordance with Government temporary legistlation.
Lorna & Lottie's Cafe - Inside LCC	The cafe is closed to the public until further notice. https://www.facebook.com/lornaandlottiescafe/
Allotments	The allotments remain open with Government guidance and advice from NSALG being followed. Plots can be visited with any members from your own household, but please avoid gathering. It is vitally important that you follow all the advice about social distancing and hygiene as per the NSALG points. Any plot-holder who is self isolating because a household member is ill with corona-virus should not be visiting the site. Associations should display an advice notice on their boards. It is important that anyone attending the allotment takes care to stay the appropriate distance from others, avoid body contact and wash hands at taps, do not wash hands or use detergents in the water tanks and please pay attention to notice boards. It is essential that no un-authorised people are allowed onto the plots for the duration of this emergency. Careful consideration should be given to introducing anyone over 70, those with underlying illness or pregnant women. Any facilities on site remain closed.
Skate Park	Is currently closed to the public until the refurbishment is finished.
Strand Wharf	Will remain open to the public
Leigh Farmers' Market (Monthly)	All markets have been cancelled until further notice
Youth Club (Weekly)	All clubs have been cancelled until further notice
Youth Forum (Monthly)	All forum meetings have been cancelled until further notice
Over 60's Social Club (Bi-Monthly)	All clubs have been cancelled until further notice
Community Transport Scheme Trips (ADHOC)	All trips have been cancelled until further notice.
Children's School Holiday Activities	All school holiday activities have been suspended until further notice.
Annual Community Meeting	The Annual Community Meeting will not be able to take place in 2020.
Upcoming Town Council Events	All planned events for 2020 have been cancelled.