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Avian influenza (bird flu): Latest situation

New housing measures will come into force in England, Scotland and Wales on 14 December.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-influenza-bird-flu-national-prevention-zone-declared

The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland and Wales have agreed to bring in new measures to help protect poultry and captive birds, following a number of cases of avian influenza in both wild and captive birds in the UK.

Government Chief Veterinary Officers are encouraging bird keepers to use the next 11 days to prepare for new housing measures, including taking steps to safeguard animal welfare, consult their vet and where necessary put up additional housing.

Whether you keep just a few birds as pets or thousands, from 14 December onwards you will be legally required to keep your birds indoors, or take appropriate steps to keep them separate from wild birds. We have not taken this decision lightly, but it is the best way to protect your birds from this highly infectious disease.

Poultry and captive bird keepers are advised to be vigilant for any signs of disease in their birds and any wild birds, and seek prompt advice from their vet if they have any concerns. They can help prevent avian flu by maintaining good biosecurity on their premises, including:

• housing or netting all poultry and captive birds
• cleansing and disinfecting clothing, footwear, equipment and vehicles before and after contact with poultry and captive birds – if practical, use disposable protective clothing
• reducing the movement of people, vehicles or equipment to and from areas where poultry and captive birds are kept, to minimise contamination from manure, slurry and other products, and using effective vermin control
• thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting housing at the end of a production cycle
• keeping fresh disinfectant at the right concentration at all points where people should use it, such as farm entrances and before entering poultry and captive bird housing or enclosures
• minimising direct and indirect contact between poultry and captive birds and wild birds, including making sure all feed and water is not accessible to wild birds

Register your birds

We encourage all keepers to register their birds with us so we can contact you quickly if there is a disease outbreak in your area and you need to take action.

If you have more than 50 birds, you are legally required to register your flock within one month of their arrival at your premises. If you have less than 50 birds, including pet birds, you are still strongly encouraged to register.

Find out how to register your birds.

Poultry and captive bird keepers and members of the public should report dead wild birds to the Defra helpline on 03459 33 55 77 (option 7), and keepers should report suspicion of disease to APHA on 03000 200 301. Keepers should familiarise themselves with our avian flu advice.

Public Health England advise the risk to public health from the H5N8 and H5N2 strains of bird flu is very low.

The Food Standards Agency has said that on the basis of the current scientific evidence, avian influenza poses a very low food safety risk for UK consumers. Properly cooked poultry and poultry products, including eggs, are safe to eat.

South Hams District Council are advising of potential service disruption to recycling and waste collections. Due to Covid-19 guidance, a number of drivers and crew have recently had to self-isolate.

FCC Environment (UK) Limited, who carry out the collections on behalf of the authority, have managed to secure enough additional temporary staff to keep as many scheduled collections happening as possible and these have been prioritised. However, with so many replacement drivers in place who are unfamiliar with the locality, there is potential for disruption to the collection of all types of waste. There will be only a limited service available for the emptying of recycling banks and delivery of bins and sacks.

When the issue came to light, individual workers potentially affected were identified swiftly and removed from collections immediately to safeguard the public and the rest of the workforce.

Keith Baldry, the Lead Member for Environment at South Hams District Council said: “This is a big blow, just as we were getting back to normal after the round changes. However, teams are out on all waste rounds and will do their best to make sure as many collections as possible are made on the scheduled collection days. Please can I urge residents to bear with us at this time. We sincerely wish the collection crews the best of luck and if any do fall ill, a quick recovery.”

At this moment, we are unable to take any reports of missed bins or sack collections. If any collections are missed, residents are advised to bring the bins or sacks back in until the next collection cycle. If necessary residents may take their recycling to the recycling centres.

We will update our website with further information as it becomes available.

Creating Habitat and raising funds for Sustainable Dittisham

We have at least 600 bare root oak trees, most around 1m tall. Trees provide valuable habitat, retain soil and water and store CO2. You could be planting them on your land for a minimum donation of 30p per tree. All funds raised will go to a general Sustainable Dittisham fund to be used for other good projects in the area. The cost of the trees is being covered by one of our members so it ALL goes to Sustainable Dittisham. Please tick the gift aid part of the donation form because then your donation is raised by an extra 25% and please do consider donating a bit more than the minimum, 30p/tree is already pretty good value for an oak tree this size.

Provenance: The trees are UK grown from UK seed

Species: Quercus robur, Pedunculate Oak

The Parish of Dittisham Charity is kindly allowing us to fundraise through them which means that we can reclaim gift aid on your donations. The form has the payment details on it.

Download the donation form

Trees can be collected from Capton on the way to Dittisham. Just email me, Sune Nightingale, via coordinator@sustainabledittisham.org to arrange that once you have made your donation.

Please do tell your friends about this, particularly anyone who owns land. Thank you.

In accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 section 137, Staverton Parish Council sets aside a sum of money each year which can be applied for by local organisations for projects which will be of benefit to residents within the parish.

To apply, please post or email your completed application form and any supporting documentation to the Parish Council Clerk – details on the form.

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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
SECTION 14
THE COUNTY OF DEVON (TEMPORARY RESTRICTION) (ROAD FROM GREEN LANE END
TO HIGHER BEARA CROSS, BUCKFASTLEIGH) NOTICE 2020
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC & PARKING
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL hereby give NOTICE that:
From THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2020
for a maximum of 5 days
Until MONDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2020 (both dates inclusive)
No person shall cause or permit any vehicle to proceed or wait on the sections of Affected
Roads.
Roads affected –
ROAD FROM GREEN LANE END TO HIGHER BEARA CROSS, BUCKFASTLEIGH
The alternative, signed, route for vehicles will be via – WASH CROSS, BUMPSTON
CROSS, WELL COTTAGES, WESTON CROSS, A384 AND VICE VERSA
This temporary restriction is considered necessary to enable –
DEVON HIGHWAYS – DRAINAGE AND PATCHING WORKS

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
SECTION 14
THE COUNTY OF DEVON (TEMPORARY RESTRICTION) (ROAD FROM GREEN LANE END
TO HIGHER BEARA CROSS, BUCKFASTLEIGH) ORDER 2020
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC & PARKING
NOTICE is hereby given that Devon County Council has made the above titled order.
From TUESDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2020
for a maximum of 18 months
Anticipated Finish THURSDAY 31 DECEMBER 2020
No person shall cause or permit any vehicle to proceed or wait on the sections of Affected
Roads.
Roads affected –
ROAD FROM GREEN LANE END TO HIGHER BEARA CROSS, BUCKFASTLEIGH
The alternative, signed, route for vehicles will be via – WASH CROSS, BUMPSTON
CROSS, WELL COTTAGES, WESTON CROSS, A384 AND VICE VERSA
This temporary restriction is considered necessary to enable –
DEVON HIGHWAYS – DRAINAGE AND PATCHING WORKS
For additional information contact:
SKANSKA
Telephone: 0345 155 1004
Dated: TUESDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2020
Meg Booth
Chief Officer of Highways, Infrastructure
Development & Waste
Devon Highways
Devon County Council
Lucombe House
County Hall
Exeter
EX2 4QD
Ref: TTRO2037942