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  This is our last planned post of 2020;  however if something important comes up, we will obviously keep you informed. CDC are modernising the way in which residents access council services, including a new ‘meet and greet’ style service at East Pallant House; a ‘floorwalker’ will help you use the self-service computers, signpost people to further information and respond to any enquiries. This will free up staff to help support the most vulnerable residents, e.g. those who do not often use the internet or have trouble filling in forms. CDC are also repeating their business support schemes in 202l: the Enabling Grants Scheme supports new and existing businesses while the Independent Retail Support Programme provides support in our designated high street areas: Chichester, East Wittering, Midhurst, Petworth and Selsey. In the meantime, businesses can save money and help the environment, following the launch of their new Business Food Waste Recycling Service. Don’t forget ...

Have you come across a Covid Ambassador yet? CDC are working with Blayde Security to deliver this service in Chichester, Midhurst, Petworth, Selsey and East Wittering/Bracklesham. Staff will be working in pairs and wear a red vest with “Covid Ambassador” on the back. They will introduce themselves to local businesses and work with them to assist where possible. Their role is not to enforce COVID-19 regulations - enforcement powers remain the remit of the police and designated local authority compliance and enforcement officers -  but to engage, explain and encourage best practice and national COVID-19 secure guidance, promoting social distancing, encouraging compliance with COVID-19 public health measures, educating and explaining COVID-19 Secure guidelines and supporting businesses and premises not following guidelines, escalating as appropriate. A Charter for Social Housing Residents has been published as a white paper by the Government, setting out what every social housing r...