Chesterfield council leader comments as second coronavirus lockdown begins

The leader of Chesterfield Borough Council has insisted the authority will do ‘all we can’ to help residents and businesses during the second national lockdown.
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The shutdown started on Thursday and is due to last until December 2 in a bid to tackle the spread of coronavirus.

As part of the new restrictions, people have been told to stay at home unless for these reasons – while non-essential shops, pubs and gyms have been forced to close.

Councillor Tricia Gilby, leader of Chesterfield Borough Council.Councillor Tricia Gilby, leader of Chesterfield Borough Council.
Councillor Tricia Gilby, leader of Chesterfield Borough Council.
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Households are also banned from mixing indoors or in private gardens, unless in a support bubble.

Councillor Tricia Gilby, leader of the council, said: “This is a very difficult time for everyone, but I want to reassure residents and business owners in Chesterfield borough that we will do all we can to support them over the coming weeks.

“Infection rates in Chesterfield continue to rise and we must take action.

“We urge everyone to follow the Government’s guidance to help slow the spread of the virus and protect the most vulnerable in our community.

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“We have reviewed the impact of the Government’s latest guidance on our services – public safety must be our top priority, but we will do all we can to keep the council’s essential services running for local people.

“We are a resilient borough with a strong sense of community which has absolutely shone through during these last seven months, and we will continue to work together to get through these difficult times.”

For more information about changes to the council’s services, visit www.chesterfield.gov.uk

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