Tier Three: What you can and can’t do in Nottinghamshire from Wednesday

NOTTINGHAM and Nottinghamshire are set to return to Tier Three restrictions after the national lockdown ends next week, it has been confirmed.

The rules come into force on Wednesday and will be reviewed in a few weeks, with alert levels set to be looked at again on December 16.

The new measures are in place for Nottingham and all districts and boroughs of Nottinghamshire.

Here is everything you need to know about the new restrictions:

Can I meet my family and friends?

You must not meet socially indoors or in most outdoor places with anybody you do not live with, or who is not in your support bubble. This includes in any private garden or at most outdoor venues.

The “Rule of Six” also applies in some other outdoor public spaces, including parks, beaches, countryside, a public garden, heritage sites or a sports facility. Will pubs and other hospitality businesses be open?

Bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants will be closed, but can still offer a takeaway service.

Accommodation such as hotels, B&BS, campsites and guest houses must also remain closed.

There are exemptions, such as for people who use these facilities as their main residence, and when the venues are required for work, education or training.

Leisure facilities such as soft play centres, casinos, bingo halls, bowling alleys and skating rinks, must close, as will entertainment venues such as casinos, theatres, concert halls, amusement arcades, escape rooms and snooker halls.

Indoor attractions at mostlyoutdoor venues, such as zoos, museums and heritage sites, must also remain closed.

However, indoor shops, throughways and public toilets at these attractions can remain open.

Will hairdressers and beauty salons reopen?

Personal care businesses, such as hairdressers and beauty salons can open in all tiers.

Will high street shops reopen? Yes, shops can reopen in all tiers, even those selling non-essential items.

Are gyms reopening, and what are the rules on sporting and outdoor events?

Gyms and leisure facilities may open, but group exercise classes should not go ahead and saunas and steam rooms should close.

Organised outdoor sport, and physical activity and exercise classes can continue. However, higher-risk contact activity should not take place.

Organised indoor sport, physical activity and exercise classes cannot take place indoors.

There are exceptions for indoor disability sport, sport for educational purposes and supervised sport for under-18s.

Elite sport events may continue to take place without spectators

Large outdoor events should not take place with the exception of drive-in events.

What are the rules on weddings and funerals?

Weddings and funerals can go ahead, with up to 15 allowed at wedding ceremonies and 30 at funerals. Wedding receptions are not allowed. 15 people can attend commemorative events.

What about travelling?

You should should aim to reduce the number of car journeys where possible. Avoid travelling to other parts of the UK, including for overnight stays other than where necessary, such as for work or to receive medical treatment, or because of caring responsibilities.

You can travel through other areas as part of a longer journey.

For international travel seek Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office travel advice. Are there any exemptions?

You can meet someone as part of a single household, or a support bubble. Childcare also exempts some of the gathering restrictions, including wrap-around care, groups and activities, parent and child groups, and children’s play groups.

Children who do not live in the same household as both parents or guardians can travel between omes. You can also visit somebody who is terminally ill or in end-of-life care.

Exemptions are also in place to facilitate moving home or to attend weddings or funerals.