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National restrictions starting today in England

National restrictions starting today in England

Last Updated on November 5, 2020

Today, England will be entering a new four-week national lockdown until 2 December. The new restrictions are different from those imposed earlier this year, visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus if unsure.

Bicester Town Council Update

The Council is committed to operating business as usual within the restrictions of government guidance.

Bicester Town Council Offices are closed in response to government advice to work from home where possible. Our administration team will continue to answer the telephone on 01869 252 915 and email enquiries@bicester.co.uk if you need assistance. You can also visit our website www.bicester.gov.uk which is regularly updated with the latest news.

Garth Park is open for public use, public toilets in the park remain open.

The 12 play areas in Bicester which are already open will remain open, users are urged to remain cautious and vigilant. Outdoor gyms, skate parks and ball games areas will be closed. Football bookings are suspended during this time when the restrictions in place.

The cemetery is operating as usual other than on Fridays, when access will be closed during working hours 7am – 3:30pm to enable our staff to undertake maintenance safely.

Council meetings will continue to be held virtually and details can be found here: https://www.bicester.gov.uk/meetings/

Details on the 2020 Remembrance Day on-line service can be found via https://www.bicester.gov.uk/event/remembrance-sunday-2020/

As we enter the second lockdown this will have an impact on local businesses, visit Bicester Chamber of Commerce’s Virtual High Street http://bit.ly/BicesterVirtualHighStreet to find out details of local stores operating online.

If you are a business who would like to be added to this please email info@bicesterchamber.co.uk

Last Updated 5 November 2020

Filed Under: News Tagged With: lockdown, restrictions, virtual high street

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Bicester Town Council
The Garth,
Launton Road,
OX26 6PS

Phone: 01869 252 915
Email: enquiries@bicester.gov.uk

We have limited parking at Garth Park for users whilst on site, however there are other car parks within walking distance.  Other car parks

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9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday
9.00am to 4.00pm Friday

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