Kingston and Richmond Covid-19 Update: April 21
I am looking forward to Parliament returning tomorrow, even in its virtual form. In the current crisis it is more important than ever for MPs to have the means to question government publicly and ensure they are making the right decisions. Speaker of the House Lindsay Hoyle has published a video about reopening Parliament in this new way; you can see it here: https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons/status/1252300052187488257
SPORTS CLUBS FUNDING AVAILABLE FROM SPORT ENGLAND
I was pleased to hear today that our highly-valued local sports clubs are being offered assistance to make sure they can reopen after the Covid-19 crisis is over. Sport England has made up to £195 million of funding available to help its partners, clubs and community organisations cope with the impact of COVID-19. The package includes a £20 million Community Emergency Fund, which is open now. Clubs and community organisations can apply for grants between £300 and £10,000. Full details, including the application process are available on the Sport England website here.
NEW COVID-19 VIDEO FOR ASIAN COMMUNITY
A number of prominent British Asians have worked together on a new advice video targeting the British Asian community. Covid-19 is having a disproportionate effect on BAME individuals, and they wanted to speak directly to their community about what they can do to protect themselves. You can see their video at:
Youtube link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cvzGw2VWPA&feature=youtu.be
LONDON NEWS
London Employment Rights Hub
Many people are concerned about the financial impact of self-isolating or taking time off work. The Mayor’s Employment Rights Hub has the latest information about what people are entitled to. You can access the Hub and find out what your rights are at
https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/employment-rights-hub
Information on COVID-19 for non-UK nationals
City Hall’s EU Londoners Hub has specific information for non-UK nationals on healthcare, visas and immigration, the EU settlement scheme and employment rights, and how they are affected by the crisis. The Information on COVID-19 for non-UK nationals page can be accessed at https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/eu-londoners-hub
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