The situation with coronavirus, officially Covid-19, is changing daily. The future situation is unknown but there are resources and advice available which will change as the situation changes.

Updated 23rd September

• Business conferences, exhibitions and large sporting events will not be reopened from 1 October.

From 28th September

• A maximum of 15 people may attend weddings, while 30 may attend funerals.

From 24th September 

• Pubs, bars and restaurants must operate table-service only, except for takeaways
• Hospitality venues must close at 10pm (which means closing, not last orders). The same will apply to takeaways, although deliveries can continue
• Retail staff will have to wear face coverings as will and staff and customers in indoor hospitality, except when seated at a table to eat or drink
• Covid-secure guidelines will become legal obligations in retail, leisure, tourism and other sectors.
• Visit the government webpage for the Covid-19 Secure guidelines  for the following sectors:
  • Close contact services
  • Construction and other outdoor work
  • Factories, plants and warehouses
  • Heritage locations
  • Hotels and other guest accommodation
  • Labs and research facilities
  • Offices and contact centres
  • Other people’s homes
  • Performing arts
  • Providers of grassroots sport and gym/leisure facilities
  • Restaurants offering takeaway or delivery
  • Shops and branches
  • Vehicles – for drivers working in or from vehicles
  • The visitor economy
• Businesses in the following sectors will have a legal requirement to displaying the NHS QR code posters to support the NHS COVID-19 app:
  • hospitality
  • leisure and tourism
  • close contact services
  • places of worship
  • local authority venues
• Create your personalised QR poster for people to scan and check in here: https://www.gov.uk/create-coronavirus-qr-poster

From 23rd September

• Office workers who are able to work from home should do so 
• People using taxis and private hire vehicles are required to wear face coverings

 From 14th September

• People from other households cannot meet socially in groups of more than six. This applies indoors and outdoors, including in private homes. Education and work settings are unaffected.

From 25th July

• Indoor gyms, swimming pools and sports facilities to reopen Government guidance is here.

From 24th July

• Face coverings will have to be worn in shops and supermarkets. Children under 11 and people with certain medical conditions will be exempt.

From 13th July

• Beauticians, tattooists, spas, tanning salons and other close-contact services can reopen. Government guidance is here.

From 11th July

• Performing arts can take place outdoors in front of a socially distanced audience present. Government guidance is here.
• Outdoor pools can reopen

On 23^rd June the Prime Minister announced the following:

• From 4^th July the 2m social distancing rule is reduced to 1m+, still staying 2m apart where feasible
• From 4^th July two households (of any size) can meet in any setting, inside or outside. Outside people form any household can meet in groups of up to six, or from two households in groups of any size
• From 4^th July people can stay overnight in shared facilities (hotels, B&Bs, campsites). Shared facilities must be kept clean
• From 4^th July
  • Restaurants and pubs can open
    • Table service must be offered, with minimal staff / customer contact
    • Must support test and trace – must collect people’s contact details
  • Hairdressers and barbers can open as long as appropriate measures are in place and must use visors
  • Outdoor gyms, playgrounds, theme parks, libraries, museums, cinemas, social clubs, community centres can open
  • Recreation and sport is allowed but indoor facilities such as changing rooms and courts will remain closed. You can only play contact team sports with members of same household
  • Places of workshop can open and weddings can take place  

  29th May update

• The Government published its COVID-19 recovery strategy on 11^th May with the aim of the plan to “return life to as close to normal as possible, for an many people as possible as fast and fairly as possible in a way that avoids a new epidemic, minimises lives lost and maximises, health, economic and social outcomes.”
• Good hygiene practices: hand washing, social distancing and regular disinfecting of surfaces touched by others are still essential.
• If you have symptoms or are diagnosed with Covid-19 you must self isolate for 7 days (longer if you still have a temperature). If someone in your household has symptoms must self isolate for 14 days. Read more here.

From Monday 15th June

• Non-essential retail can open, provided they meet COVID-19 secure guidelines to protect shoppers and workers.
• Update 9th June: Businesses opening must complete a risk assessment and must display the Government poster in their window. Local Authorities may be completing spot checks.
  • See the Risk Assessment Templates section below and download a risk assessment template here
  • Copies of the poster are available free of charge for businesses in the BID area – simply email info@fleet-bid.co.uk to get your copy.

From Monday 8th June

• Dental practices can re-open

From Monday 1st June

• Outdoor markets and car showrooms can reopen, provided they meet COVID-19 secure guidelines to protect shoppers and workers. 

From Wednesday 13^th May

• Workers should continue to work from home rather than their normal physical workplace, wherever possible. Workers who cannot work from home should travel to work if their workplace is open. People are encouraged to cycle, walk or drive rather than use public transport to get to work.
• Nannies and childminders can return to work.
• Garden centres can open.
• House moves and viewings can take place and estate agents and letting agents can open.
• Workplaces should follow the Covid-19 Secure guidelines 
• The Government have published their 5 steps to working safely. Download the printable PDF here.