THE current lockdown message of 'stay home' changed to 'stay local' on 29 March - but what does that mean? As the country eases out of lockdown following prime minister Boris Johnson's four-stage 'roadmap' announcement, the current 'stay home' messaging will be changing. 'Stay local' is the new message, rolled out from 29 March, just before the Easter bank holiday weekend on April 4. From 29 March people are allowed to meet outside, either with one other household or within the 'rule of six', including in private gardens. However, Councillor Brian Taylor, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care, cautioned residents to remain vigilant about the virus and to be considerate of the safety of other people.