Mixed tiers across the Yorkshire Coast
Stricter measures are being implemented across the East Riding of Yorkshire
Last updated 26th Nov 2020
It's been confirmed that the borough of Scarborough will be placed into tier 2 of the government's Coronavirus restrictions.
However, Bridlington and the East Riding of Yorkshire will enter tier 3.
We'll have on this throughout the afternoon.
You can check where you'll be based on the link below;
https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-local-restrictions
A statement on the government website reads;
"Overall case rates (including for those over 60) in this region are improving in seven of the eight local authorities and lower than other parts of Yorkshire and The Humber but remain high overall (202/100,000 in all age groups and 145/100,000 for those aged over 60). Positivity is 8.5%. Rates in Scarborough are significantly higher than the rest of the region (334/100,000 in all age groups and 247/100,000 in those aged over 60) but falling rapidly."
In tier 2, no mixing of households indoors aside from support bubbles will be allowed, with a maximum gathering of six permitted outdoors.
Pubs and bars will remain closed unless operating as restaurants, with alcohol only served as part of a "substantial meal'' until 10pm, before venues must close at 11pm.
All retail, leisure and personal care services are able to reopen.
People will be encouraged to reduce the number of journeys they make and to avoid travelling into Tier 3 areas, except for reasons of education or work.
Overnight stays will only be permitted for those in the same household or support bubble and accommodation can open.
Places of worship can reopen, but people must not interact with anyone outside their household or support bubble.
Fifteen guests will be allowed at weddings and civil partnerships, increasing to 30 for funerals.
Classes and organised sport can take place outdoors but not indoors if there is any interaction between two different households.
Large events including sport and live performances will be open to the public but limited to 50% capacity or 2,000 outdoors and 1,000 indoors.
Meanwhile, in tier 3, groups of six will only be able to meet in outdoor public spaces, such as parks and sports courts - but not in private gardens.
Hospitality will be closed except for takeaway in these areas.
Indoor entertainment venues - such as cinemas, theatres, bowling alleys and casinos - will remain closed.
People will be told to avoid travelling out of the area other than where necessary and to reduce the number of journeys.
No overnight stays will be permitted outside the local area, except for work or education, with accommodation to stay closed.
Weddings and civil partnerships can resume but with only 15 guests, increasing to 30 for funerals. Wedding receptions are banned in Tier 3.
Places of worship can reopen, but people must not interact with anyone outside their household or support bubble.
Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but people are advised to avoid higher-risk contact activity.
Elite and live sport will still be banned but drive-in events will be permitted.