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Update on Coronavirus Tiers and restrictions in Nottinghamshire

Monday, 26 October 2020 22:39

The latest on restrictions in Nottinghamshire as Nottingham City, Broxtowe, Rushcliffe and Gedling move into stricter ‘Tier 3 - Very High’ Covid-19 restrictions.

Newark and Sherwood, along with all other areas of the county, remains in Tier 2 (High) Covid-19 restrictions meaning that different households cannot meet indoors, including venues such as pubs or restaurants, unless a support bubble is in place.

Gatherings of more than six are also prohibited, with fines starting from £200, with certain exemptions.

In the last seven days from 26th October 2020 Newark and Sherwood recorded 235 cases of Coronavirus, with 192 cases per 100,000 people. The UK average is 209.4.

You can find out more about Tier 2 restrictions on the UK government website here.

A statement from Nottinghamshire County Council details the new restrictions coming into place in certain areas of Nottinghamshire:

“Nottingham, Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe Council areas are set to move to Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions following discussions between Government and Council Leaders.

These measures come into force at one minute past midnight on Thursday 29th October.  

The new measures will expire in 28 days and will be closely monitored by Government and local partners.  

The single package of measures across these specific areas will be formally announced tomorrow (Tuesday 27th October) and have been agreed to achieve a sustained reduction in infection rates, especially to help protect our vulnerable residents, the NHS and social care services.

A package of support similar to those secured in other parts of the country has been agreed to help residents and businesses who will be impacted by the new restrictions. 

Further measures specific to these areas of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire will be announced tomorrow.”

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