With the continuing increase in COVID cases in the borough and the recent floods in and around Dorridge, it seems two challenges that threaten our health and wellbeing and our way of life, are making themselves known.

We’ve had a big hike in COVID rates which are now up to 294 per 100,000 people, and rising, with 637 cases in the last week. This is a real concern as it is causing business disruption, staff absences and disruption in schools.

Getting vaccinated and taking regular tests is vital. We need to stay very vigilant around hands, face, space and fresh air to stop the Delta variant spreading.

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