Eight Covid-related fines handed out in Scarborough
North Yorkshire Police has handed out more coronavirus-related fines in Scarborough in the past week.
North Yorkshire Police has handed out more coronavirus-related fines in Scarborough in the past week.
Eight fixed penalty notices were handed out in relation to indoor gatherings at the weekend.
Chief Inspector Charlotte Bloxham, North Yorkshire Police’s operational lead for the Coronavirus pandemic, has provided the following update for today’s (Wednesday 12 May 2021) Local Resilience Forum briefing:
“It is very pleasing that the Road Map Out of Lockdown is going according to plan and we can move with confidence to Step 3 on Monday 17 May.
“This includes allowing outdoor gatherings of up to 30 people; the Rule of 6 or two households will be introduced for indoor settings; pubs and restaurants will be able to provide indoor hospitality within the Covid-safe guidelines; and people will be able to stay overnight at hotels and other accommodation.
“It is still important to keep following the key safety measures of washing hands, wearing face coverings, maintaining social distance when out in public or using public transport, and getting as much fresh air into your lungs and home as possible.
“The police will only take action against those who blatantly flout the health protection regulations. In the past week, we’ve only had to issue eight fixed penalty notices which all related to an indoor gathering in Scarborough at the weekend.
“Our officers and staff will continue to provide a reassuring presence in our communities, especially in those locations which are expected to be very busy with tourists.
“On Monday, we are about to reach a significant point in the easing of the restrictions. We can see the Step 4 finishing line ahead of us on 21 June, when it is hoped all remaining restrictions will be lifted.
“It is a time for cautious optimism, but it is also a time to be sensible and to behave in a responsible way.
“We must not jeopardise the many months of collective effort, struggle and sacrifice which has brought us ever closer to a more normal way of living.”