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My message is clear. It is vital that we follow
the latest advice, maintain social distancing
for as long as is necessary and it is the
responsibility of everyone, including tourists to
stick to these rules. Stronger restrictions are
now in place for some hotspots, in order to
limit visitor numbers, manage social distancing
and monitor visitor behaviour. It is also vital
that we encourage people to take litter home
with them and behave responsibly.
I am pleased that the measures put in place
over more recent weekends have worked
well. I meet regularly with Leaders of BCP and
Dorset Council as well as the police and this
matter has been understood and is a key
priority. I know that it will be carefully
monitored and kept under close review as we
approach the summer holidays.
I continue to have virtual surgeries, so please do get in touch if you need
support. You can contact me via email michael.tomlinson.mp@parliament.uk or
call my office on 01202 624216. I send out a regular email
PARISH RESPONSE TEAM update – you can sign up on my website
www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk where you can also find links to
the latest coronavirus advice.
It has been a while since lockdown restrictions came into force and things are
starting to change, but our helpline and email address are still receiving requests
for support from around 15 residents each week. In total we support 30 households
who are still having to stay at home. As a small group of volunteers we have
completed over 300 tasks, some such as prescription collections and food
deliveries supporting more than one household.
We also know that our residents value the follow up telephone calls our team
makes. Without the support of the volunteers we will not be able to meet these
requests so although life is starting to get back to normal for some we really do LOCAL MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
need as many volunteers as possible to keep on supporting our community. With
life for many getting back to a new normal, the difference for those who still have
to isolate is made even more stark. Michael Tomlinson MP 
Michael.tomlinson.mp@parliament.uk
holds regular surgeries
Some of our volunteers have started to return to work, so the pool of available in the constituency. For  01202 624216
volunteers has shrunk, if your circumstances have changed over the last few
weeks and you are able to join the 12 mobile volunteers who collect prescriptions details of forthcoming  www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk
and deliver food to vulnerable residents then please do let me know as we really surgeries or to make an
do need your help. If you have any questions or need further information please appointment, please @Michael4MDNP
use the email below to get in touch. contact his office.

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