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

Click here for information on Essex Coronavirus Action's face mask exemption badges.

The current status of our upcoming events, clubs, and facilities is listed below. These details are correct as of Thursday 1st October.

Leigh Community Centre	The Community Centre has now reopened to the public and some of our regular classes have resumed. Check the Centre website for more information as to What's On www.leighcommunitycentre.com/classes Masks are required to be worn in the Centre. An intensive cleaning regimen is in place. The full guidelines and our COVID risk assessments are available here www.leighcommunitycentre.com/covid-19-risk-assessments
Leigh-on-Sea Town Council Offices and Reception	A reduced team of staff will now be available in the office everyday, with the remainder of staff still working from home. If you want to visit the Centre reception, you will need to make an appointment. Booking enquiries, discussing Council matters and making payments will only be dealt with over the phone or via email at this time. If you have any documents to drop off to the offices, please put them in the locked post box on the wall to the left of the front entrance to the Centre. This is checked daily
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 www.facebook.com/lornaandlottiescafe
Allotments	The allotments remain open with Government guidance and advice from NSALG being followed. https://www.nsalg.org.uk/news/covid19-information/
Skate Park	Open to the public. Please follow the guidance from Skateboard England www.skateboard-england.org/covid19-update
Strand Wharf	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.
Upcoming Town Council Events	All planned events for 2020 have been cancelled.