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

Updated 28/05/21

The Government released its COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021 in Febuary and the Council have been following this guidance.

On 12th April Step two of the Government's roadmap to recovery began, the current status of our upcoming events, clubs, and facilities is listed below.

Leigh Community Centre	The Community Centre has reopened but with limited access. Only certain classes are permitted to take place, although pink sacks and food waste bags can be collected from the Centre and Garden sacks are available for sale..
Leigh-on-Sea Town Council Offices and Reception	The majority of staff are now back in the office, with only a few members still completing some hours from home. The reception and offices are open to the public but face coverings MUST be worn on entering the building. The reception is now open for enquiries, but we advise where possible to do this via phone or email.
Council and Committee Meetings	Meetings have returned to being held in person at Leigh Community Centre
Lorna & Lottie's Cafe - Inside LCC	The cafe has now reopened to the public. A limited menu is available, table service is provided. For more information visit 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	The Skate Park is open but social distancing guidelines are in place. Social contact permits either 6 people or 2 households to meet outside.
Strand Wharf	Open to the public as it is an outdoor public place.
Leigh Farmers' Market (Monthly)	We are planning to relaunch our Farmers' Markets on Friday 16th July to mark the 21st anniversary of the market. We have extended our Virtual Market that was organised for Christmas, to allow residents to continue to buy local produce from our stallholders, this is still available through Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/1063397740766550
Youth Club (Weekly)	The Youth Club is relaunching on Thursday 10th June.
Youth Forum (Monthly)	All forum meetings have been cancelled until further notice
Over 60's Social Club (Bi-Monthly)	The Social Club is relaunching on 21st July.
Community Transport Scheme Trips (ADHOC)	All trips have been cancelled until further notice. We have launched a new "Keeping in Touch" Magazine that we are sending to our members on a monthly basis, read it here https://bit.ly/35FcWTS
Children's School Holiday Activities	Some activities are scheduled to take place during the summer holidays at Leigh Community Centre and on Strand Wharf, in line with Government guidance.