Coronavirus (COVID-19) Daily Bulletin
Latest news for Bolton residents and businesses
Bolton businesses to benefit from new Covid-19 Local Restriction Support Grant
From October 1, Bolton businesses can apply for the new Covid-19 Local Restriction Support Grant, providing them with £1,000 or £1,500 every three weeks while Bolton’s restrictions remain in place.
New NHS Track & Trace App is a Legal requirement
Designated businesses and organisations will be legally required to log details of customers, visitors and staff for NHS Test and Trace under law.
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Council leader pushes government to back Bolton businesses
The Leader of Bolton Council has issued a statement of support to local businesses who have had to close due to the coronavirus restrictions.
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No additional restrictions for Bolton
The government has updated and clarified the rules for Bolton. The government announcement for other parts of the North West is separate to the measures applied to Bolton.
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Moor Lane test centre - issues accessing the site today
Bolton Council has issued a statement about problems people have had today at the Moor Lane test site
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Supermarket warning: Mega stores reminded of COVID responsibilities
Major supermarket chains should be doing more to enforce COVID-19 restrictions, council bosses have warned.
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Praise for Bolton care homes keeping residents in touch with loved ones
Social care leaders have praised care home operators and staff across Bolton as they strive to protect their residents while helping them maintain contact with their loved ones.
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Bolton solicitors' office linked to 18 Covid cases closed down
A solicitors' office linked to 18 cases of coronavirus has been closed down by Bolton Council.
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Working together to tackle unsafe COVID practices
A joint taskforce between Bolton Council and Greater Manchester Police is working together to make sure that businesses and individuals are complying with new regulations.
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Apply for secondary school places
Applications are now open for children starting secondary school in September 2021.