On the eve of another lockdown, it may be tempting to arrange to go out for one last time and let off some steam, but we're urging our residents not to take any unnecessary chances with their health. Our rates have stayed low because so many of us have followed the rules and been sensible - lets not ruin it for one night of fun.
 The government has announced that they will be putting together a package of support grants for eligible local businesses.
We are still waiting for guidance on how these will work and who will be eligible so please keep checking out website for updates on when the application form will go live over the next few days.
 OPEN
- Waste and recycling services will operate as usual
- Public toilets managed by NDC will remain open
- Our telephone lines into customer services, Council Tax and housing benefits will remain open
- Play areas, skate parks and the bike track will remain open
CLOSED
- Our face to face customer services at Lynton House, The Ilfracombe Centre and The Amory Centre will be closed
- The Pannier Market will be closed but we are investigating the possibility of holding an essential items food market on Friday 13 November to help residents living near to town with food supplies.
- North Devon Leisure Centre, Ilfracombe Pool & Gym and Tarka Tennis will close
- The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon will close
 The government has published a list of businesses that are allowed to remain open during the second lockdown:
- Food retailers, including food markets, supermarkets, convenience stores and corner shops
- Off licenses and licensed shops selling alcohol (including breweries)
- Pharmacies (including non-dispensing pharmacies) and chemists
- Hardware stores
- Building merchants, and building services
- Petrol stations
- Car repair and MOT services
- Bicycle shops
- Taxi or vehicle hire businesses
- The following businesses:
(a) banks
(b) building societies
(c) credit unions
(d) short term loan providers
(e) savings clubs
(f) cash points
(g) undertakings which by way of business operate currency exchange offices, transmit money (or any representation of money) by any means or cash cheques which are made payable to customers
- Post offices
- Funeral directors
- Laundrettes and dry cleaners
- Dental services, opticians, audiology services, chiropody, chiropractors, osteopaths and other
medical or health services, including services relating to mental health.
- Veterinary surgeons and pet shops
- Agricultural supplies shop
- Storage and distribution facilities, including delivery drop off or collection points, where the facilities are in the premises of a business
- Car parks
- Public toilets
- Garden centres
 Please contact our community support hub if you need support and don't have any help from friends, family or neighbours etc.
 If anyone in your household has seen a drop in their income due to Covid and this has affected your ability to afford essential items such as household supplies and food then you may qualify for some assistance from the Covid-19 Hardship fund.
This fund can also help with replacing essential white good items such as washing machines & fridges. If you are self-isolating and do not have help from family, friends, neighbours or support in your community and need help with shopping or collection of medication, please call (01271) 388280, outlining your situation and the assistance required or fill out this online form:
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