Her Majesty’s Funeral was an impeccable day for our remarkable Sovereign Queen. A day of solemnity, reflection, deep pride and true emotion. Sussex Police were assisting in Westminster, while other officers stepped up locally to keep us all safe. The Parliamentary staff, security agencies, civil service and volunteers have worked around the clock to support the Lying-in-State and its queue. The magnificence of our immense armed forces was on display for the Globe to witness and the pallbearers where phenomenal, in their grace and strength which was an exceptional honour and matching pressure.
This week back in Parliament, our new Chancellor will set out decisive action to support people and businesses with their energy bills due to impact of the grim ongoing war in Europe. Under new plans, a typical UK household will pay no more than £2,500 a year on their energy bill for the next two years from 1st October, through a new Energy Price Guarantee which limits the price suppliers can charge customers. We will all watch the announcements with great interest.
After the closure of the Burgess Hill HSBC Branch, new pop-up support dates for their customers have been confirmed. These events will be held in the Market Place Shopping Centre, on both 5th and 6th October between 9am and 4pm.
Silver Sunday will be on the 2nd October this year. Created to encourage us to the reach out to those nearby lonely and isolated older people and to bring communities and generations together. To get involved or hold an event: visit http://silversunday.org.uk/resources/ for further information.
As the nights draw in do keep bright and be seen when out walking or on cycles and check your car lights, anti-freeze and perhaps pop a blanket in the boot in case of breakdowns. Perhaps look at the Safe Space Sussex app, aimed helping anyone who finds themselves feeling unsafe or vulnerable whist out and about. Staff at Safe Spaces, are able to offer people somewhere to wait and offer to call 999, 101 or a contact of their choice. Download he App free from your phone’s app store.