Ashfield residents' community spirit praised during coronavirus crisis

MP Lee Anderson met with Ashfield District Council chiefs, members and officers to discuss an action plan to cope with the Covid 19 issue on Monday.

During the meeting members agreed there was a “need for business as usual across the district.”

Council leader Cllr Jason Zadrozny said it was important to prioritise the “needy and vulnerable” and that the council was “working together” to ensure plans were in place.

He said “We ask residents to keep calm, and follow the advice and guidance issued by the Government. We have received hundreds of calls from residents asking how they can help, it is fantastic to see such community spirit.

“At this time we ask that you check on vulnerable or elderly neighbours and if you wish to volunteer watch out for national appeals on how you can best do that.

“This is a constantly changing situation and we will provide updates as often as we can. We are asking residents to be patient at this time as we continue to deliver our core business including emptying your bins and delivering housing repairs.”

Conservative MP Lee Anderson said: “Today I met with Ashfield District Council Leader, Cllr Jason Zadrozny and senior members of the Ashfield District Council and Cabinet to put together an action plan to help as many vulnerable people across Ashfield as possible during these challenging times.

“It is important that at times like this we all pull together and help each other as much as possible. We must and will look out for the most vulnerable and isolated members of our society to make sure they are not left behind during our hour of need.

“I am pleased that politicians from all sides are coming together to put our community first. Together we will get through this”.