The temporary closure of businesses has been particularly hard for garden centres, and much mourned by local people who at this time of the year would be buying plants for their gardens.
Ahead of the government announcement in a few days time as to how the country is to emerge from lockdown, hotels in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have put together an action plan for re-opening.
“I’ll be back” states a poster on The Regent Centre door in Christchurch and there seems little doubt that it will be. The local theatre hopes to re-open in September subject to ongoing COVID-19 guidelines from the government.
Local dog owners living near the seafront in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will be able to continue walking their dogs on the beach this spring.
A wide range of help is available for people living in Christchurch.
BCP Council and Beryl Bikes have extended free bike share for NHS staff and other key workers until the end of June.
BCP Council has launched a campaign to recruit more homecare and residential care home workers across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Residents across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, who look after or support a relative, friend or neighbour and are unpaid, are urged to reach out for support and advice during the coronavirus outbreak.
Following an appeal for more personal protection equipment (PPE), over one hundred local businesses have come forward to help meet the Council’s front-line service demands.
Sadly, Firefighter Simon Kaye died suddenly on 13 April after being taken ill during a routine shift at Christchurch Fire Station.
