Mayor of Bognor Regis sends message to residents as second national lockdown begins

The country is back in lockdown from today (Thursday) in a bid to curb infection rates and protect the NHS. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the new four-week national lockdown at the weekend as Covid-19 cases continue to rise at a concerning rate.

It is due to be in place until December 2 and people are being asked to stay at home unless for specific purposes – such as childcare, exercise, buying food, or if you cannot work from home.

All the places in Chichester and Bognor Regis which will have to close during second lockdownTown mayor, Phil Woodall, said: “I feel that this second lockdown will have a serious effect on our local economy and small businesses within our small town.