Aylesbury councillor calls for 'legacy of volunteering' after coronavirus crisis

Mark Winn, local Bedgrove councillor, joined council leader Martin Tett to talk about how the community is benefiting from the efforts of the volunteer group he leads, which is supporting those self-isolating by doing essential shopping and running a befriending service through the coronavirus crisis.

He also introduced their telephone helpline 'Happy Chatters', run by volunteer Margaret Huggett, to keep in touch with those self-isolating.

Mr Winn said: "This is all brilliant community spirit. We need a legacy of this volunteering going forward, once all this is finished."

Today's Vlog can be found at: https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/coronavirus/video-updates/

The daily Vlog, supporting the message #ProudofBucks, also provides an opportunity for people to ask questions via social media on how the council is fighting Coronavirus locally, what residents can do to stay safe, and how they can get involved in helping others - using the #askBucksCouncil Twitter hashtag.

Vlogs will also be shared daily on the council's social media channels.

Daily updates about all council services can be found on the website here.