Many of our residents are shielding due to this pandemic and resulting lockdown. Side by side, we also have many volunteers who have ‘befriended’ their local neighbours and are generously helping to make sure that those who are ‘shielding’ and… Read more about Calling all Shielding residents and Volunteer ‘befrienders’
Latest Coronavirus updates from Dorset Council (5th June 2020)
Here’s a summary of the latest COVID-19 updates from Dorset Council (receive the Dorset Council’s latest news via email). Managing visitor numbers to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door beaches ahead of the weekend Representatives from Dorset Council, Dorset Police, Lulworth… Read more about Latest Coronavirus updates from Dorset Council (5th June 2020)
Latest Coronavirus news from Dorset Council (29th May)
Here’s a summary of the latest Coronavirus news from Dorset Council (receive the Dorset Council’s latest news via email) New Test and Trace Scheme The new NHS Test and Trace system launched yesterday, (28 May) across England, and Public Health… Read more about Latest Coronavirus news from Dorset Council (29th May)
Think Twice about visiting Dorset over the bank holiday weekend
Dorset Council continues to ask people thinking of visiting Dorset’s seaside or beauty spots over the bank holiday weekend and half term to be considerate and think about the potential impact of any visit on Dorset’s communities. Dorset currently has… Read more about Think Twice about visiting Dorset over the bank holiday weekend
Bags left next to recycling banks in car parks treated as rubbish
In a news release, Dorset Council are requesting that anyone looking to donate items such as clothing, electrical goods, etc. using a recycling bank in a car park, to keep hold of them until the pandemic is over, because these… Read more about Bags left next to recycling banks in car parks treated as rubbish
Latest coronavirus (COVID-19) news from Dorset Council
Here’s the latest news and updates (as of 15th May 2020) from Dorset Council, regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: Visitors asked to think twice before coming to Dorset Councillor Spencer Flower, leader of the council, issued a clear message earlier… Read more about Latest coronavirus (COVID-19) news from Dorset Council
Dorset Council’s message to visitors
Dorset Council’s latest news release is a message to visitors: “Thinking of visiting Dorset now? Please think twice” in the statement, Dorset Council say that car parks across Dorset will stay closed at visitor destinations including beaches and country parks.… Read more about Dorset Council’s message to visitors
Public Health Dorset says “Keep Staying at Home”
In its latest email update, Public Health Dorset continue to urge us all to keep staying at home, including for VE Day and follow government guidance. Here’s a summary of the email: Make sure you use trusted health and well… Read more about Public Health Dorset says “Keep Staying at Home”
Access to Free Public Liability Insurance for all Informal Covid-19 Volunteers (Neighbourhood Watch)
The national Neighbourhood Watch scheme are offering all informal volunteers, the opportunity to join them as part of their emergency local response. By joining as a member you do not have to alter the current work you are doing, but… Read more about Access to Free Public Liability Insurance for all Informal Covid-19 Volunteers (Neighbourhood Watch)
Emergency grants for residents
Any Lytchett Matravers resident can now apply for an emergency grant of up to £200 to help cover essential living costs until government support is delivered and residents are able to resume normal working lives. In order to apply for… Read more about Emergency grants for residents