Coronavirus information

The coronavirus pandemic is currently causing major disruption to how we lead our daily lives and this page contains all the latest information, what support is available and how you can help.

View the latest information on coronavirus on the GOV.UK website.

Coronavirus restrictions remain in place across the country. In England:

Only socialise indoors with people you live with or who are in your support bubble
Up to 6 people or 2 households can meet outside
Work from home if you can and only travel when necessary
If you have symptoms get a test and stay at home

View the latest information on coronavirus on the GOV.UK website.

Coronavirus business support

View information on support available for business due to the coronavirus pandemic

Shielding

If you are in the clinically extremely vulnerable group you will receive a letter from the NHS or from your GP telling you to shield

Chorley Together (support for residents)

Coronavirus has impacted everyone differently. Chorley Together has been created to support people that have been effected by coronavirus.

Community Lateral Flow Asymptomatic Testing

Test and Trace Support Payments (self-isolating)

View information on Test and Trace Support Payments

A number of voluntary, charity and faith groups in Chorley have come together to launch the Chorley Community Helpline. This free phone helpline will allow individuals to access the emergency food support they require from a local group.

Social isolation

Information on support available across the borough to help with people that may be socially isolated and in need of some company.

Health and wellbeing support

Information on support for health and wellbeing.

Council Tax payment plan

If you are struggling to pay your Council Tax or are behind with your payments, contact us as soon as possible and we will do our best to try and resolve the problem with you.

Council Tax Support

Council Tax Support can help towards the cost of your Council Tax charge if you are on a low income or in receipt of other benefits. You can claim if you are working and your earnings are low.

Accessing our services

Following government guidance regarding coronavirus, our Union Street Office is currently closed to the public until further notice. We apologise for this inconvenience but we're sure you'll understand this necessary measure to protect both customers and staff from infection

Building closures

Due to the government guidance, some of our buildings are currently closed.

Events and meetings

All council meetings have been postponed indefinitely and we are now following the constitution, which allows decisions ordinarily taken by full council to be made by the chief executive in consultation with the leader and deputy leader. And the executive members will be able to exercise their functions through executive member decisions

Coronavirus information

Coronavirus restrictions remain in place across the country. In England:

Coronavirus business support

Shielding

Chorley Together (support for residents)

Community Lateral Flow Asymptomatic Testing

NHS Test and Trace

Test and Trace Support Payments (self-isolating)

Emergency food support

Social isolation

Health and wellbeing support

Council Tax payment plan

Council Tax Support

Accessing our services

Building closures

Events and meetings

Disposal of infected waste

Taxi and private hire vehicle coronavirus guidance

Coronavirus travel advice

Chorley and South Ribble hospital

Dental and pharmacy provisions

Fraudulent activity and scams during COVID-19

Communal prayer and worship