‘We will get through this together’ - leader

THE LEADER of Calderdale Council has vowed that ‘we will get through this together’ as the Government announced its latest restrictions.

The UK this week went into lockdown as the Prime Minister delivered the ultimatum that without drastic national action “there will come a moment when no health service in the world could possibly cope” with the devastation caused by coronavirus.

In response to the announcement leader of the Council, councillor Tim Swift said: “Just over a week ago, I said that we are facing the greatest challenge since the Second World War. Again I repeat that statement.

The Prime Minister’s announcement means that every single resident of Calderdale, before they leave their door, must consider if this is absolutely essential.

“This virus will continue to spread if people do not follow the Government’s advice. The health and wellbeing of every single one of us, young and old, of good health or in poor health, depends on the actions we do or do not take today.

“We are putting further guidance in place on these measures as we receive it. We all know this is difficult, but we are in unprecedented times.

“The Council is reviewing again every service we undertake. We always focus on the most vulnerable and the most in need. We are a place of kindness and resilience and our focus must be on this.

“We are also working to launch a support hub for the most vulnerable this week. We have written to businesses about the announcements made by the Government and will make financial support available as soon as we receive it from the Government.

“Thank you for your care, your kindness and spirit of togetherness.

“We know how unsettling this is but we will get through this together.

* For more on COVID-19 in Calderdale see pages 4 - 13