Another city in UK set for Tier 3 restrictions from Thursday
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Nottingham City will move to the highest tier of coronavirus restrictions in England from Thursday.
Local council leaders confirmed that neighbouring Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe will also move to Tier 3 restrictions.
The new rules come into force from one minute past midnight on October 29.
They mean that pubs will have to close unless they serve substantial meals, and there will be stricter rules on mixing between households.
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Liverpool City Region, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, South Yorkshire and Warrington have already been put into the highest tier.
In a joint statement, Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council said: ‘Nottingham, Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe Council areas are set to move to Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions following discussions between Government and Council Leaders.
‘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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