Over Wyre Focus Magazine - August 2021

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) like Fleetwood can once again aspire to becoming a popular destination. Let’s hope the decision makers in London agree. We’ll find out in the autumn if we’ve got through to the second round. Keep your fingers crossed everyone! Cat Smith MP

and lung conditions.’ We all want to enjoy the nice weather but please do it safely. For more news and advice on the current hot weather go to: www. england.nhs.uk/category/heat-alert Britain in Bloom

With more of us looking to stay at home this year for our summer breaks, I am delighted BEN WALLACE MP to see many towns and villages preparing for As I sit to write this article Britain in Bloom. I know things are different England has moved to this year, but, it is inspiring to see residents step four of the roadmap. taking pride in their local area in this way. I While this is good wish all towns and villages the best of luck news, we all still need and thank all those volunteers who dedicate to be cautious and use so much time to the local community in this common sense moving way. forward. Highway Matters

Locally, we have been I am concerned about the amount of very careful and listened to the advice from correspondence I am getting on highway government and the NHS. We know how matters. This varies from speeding traffic to minimise the risk and that is exactly what we must now do as part of everyday life. Whether that means wearing a mask at times, keeping a safe distance from others or getting used to washing your hands more often. Keeping ourselves and others safe must be our priority. To keep up to date with the latest advice please go to the government’s website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-canand-cannot-do Hot Weather I am pleased to say that we are experiencing some nice summer weather at the moment but, with the heat does come additional risk. Dr Owen Landeg from Public Health England advises, ‘Everybody can be affected by high temperatures and most people are aware of good health advice for coping with hot weather. However, it’s important to keep checking on those who are most vulnerable such as older people and those with heart Tell them you saw it in the “Green Book”

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