Covid-19 (Coronavirus)

Gillian visited the Tangmere Vaccination Centre on Friday last week, to thank staff and volunteers and see first hand how the operations were going at the centre.

UK announces more than 600 pieces of vital medical equipment will be sent to India to support the country in its fight against COVID-19.

I hope all of you had a lovely Easter weekend, enjoying the sunshine, seeing loved ones in the garden, and of course, overindulging in chocolate eggs.

As the High Street readies to reopen, people across the Chichester District are being encouraged to ‘Shop Local, Spend Local, Support Local’ and help support their local businesses back onto their feet following lockdown.

More than 5 million people in the UK have received their second dose of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.

More than 5 million people in the UK have received their second dose of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.

After over a year of restrictions and three lockdowns, this week we took another step closer to normal. This move is only possible thanks to the sacrifices we’ve all made and the incredible efforts of everyone involved in the vaccination programme.

The Government’s Welcome Back Fund will be felt across the Chichester District with £173,161 being allocated to District Council. The money will support the reopening of our highstreets as lockdown restrictions are lifted.

A new Government grant is being launched in the Chichester District to support businesses as they get ready to reopen their doors following the national lockdown.

Tuesday marked one year since we first went into lockdown and at the time I don’t think any of us could have imagined the year that would follow. The anniversary was for many of us a day of reflection, remembering those we’ve lost and the challenges we’ve all had to face.

This week started with the return of schools and colleges, something students and parents across the area have been looking forward to.