South Tyneside Council surgery cancelled amid coronavirus pandemic

South Tyneside Council has confirmed that the next surgery for Cleadon Park residents will not go ahead as planned.

The Cleadon Park Ward surgery, which was due to be held on Saturday, March 21, at Brinkburn CIO off Harton Lane, has been called off following the government’s latest guidance for dealing with the outbreak of Covid-19.

On Monday, March 16 The Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged people to stay away from pubs, clubs, theatres and other social venues and advised that where possible, people should work from home.

As of Monday there were more than 1,500 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and 55 deaths.

Anyone who lives alone and is displaying symptoms including the recent onset of a continuous cough, or high temperature is advised to self-isolate for seven days.

Now those living in households where one resident has symptoms of the virus must all self-isolate for 14 days.

Councillors are now encouraging residents to contact them by telephone or email in order to continue assisting everyone at this time.

To speak to one of the councillors, they can be contacted at home on the following numbers: Councillor Jim Foreman tel: 0191 427 0072, Councillor Alex Donaldson tel: 0191 455 4842 and Councillor Susan Traynor tel: 0191 454 0249 or via email: [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected]

Messages for all councillors can also be left with Members’ Support Section, Town Hall, South Shields on 0191 424 7320.