Stamford moves to tier 4, while Rutland rises to tier 3
Both areas have moved up a tier.
Last updated 30th Dec 2020
The Government has announced South Kesteven, including Stamford, will move to tier 4 restrictions from tomorrow (31st December), whilst Rutland will be under tier 3 restrictions.
What are the restrictions for Rutland?
Tier 3:
It means that you must not meet socially indoors or in most outdoor places with anybody you do not live with or is in your support bubble - that includes in a private garden and most outdoor venues.
The 'Rule of Six' still applies in some other outdoor spaces like parks, beaches, countryside accessible to the public, a public garden, grounds of a heritage site or castle, or a sports facility.
Hospitality settings such as bars, pubs, cafes, and restaurants must close but can continue to do click and collect, takeaway, delivery or drive-through services.
Accomodation such as B&B's, hotels, campsites and guest houses must shut. There are exceptions for people who use these venues as their main residence.
Indoor entertainment and tourist venues must shut, that includes: indoor play areas, casinos, bingo halls, bowling alleys, skating rinks, amusement arcades, laser quests and escape rooms, cinemas, theatres, concert halls, snooker halls.
Indoor attractions and mostly outdoor entertainment venue must also close, like: zoos, safari parks, model villages, museums, galleries, botanical gardens, greenhouses, theme parks, circuses, fairgrounds, funfairs, film studios, heritage sites and stately homes, and landmarks with observation decks.
Leisure and sports facilities can stay open but group classes should be cancelled. Elite sporting events can continue but without spectators.
Organised outdoor sport can continue however higher-risk contact activity should not take place.
Large outdoor events, with the exception of drive-in events, should be cancelled.
Places of worship remain open but you shouldn't socialise with people from outside your household or bubble while you are there.
Weddings are back on but limited to 15 people, while funerals have a maximum capacity of 30.
You can continue to travel to venues or amenities which are open but you should aim to reduce the number of journeys you make where possible.
Meanwhile, Stamford, will be under tier 4 restrictions.