The council will continue to deploy its 100 Community Protection Officers as it has since the national lockdown ended.
It says they will providing a reassuring visible presence that also helps to deter people breaking the rules, with an approach of advising and engaging with people to encourage compliance with Covid guidance.
CPOs are already working hand-in-glove with the council’s Environmental Health officers on a number of areas, including enforcement of businesses, as well as supporting the police and supporting those shielding, helping the vulnerable and working with local businesses.
The city council says that this places Nottingham in a stronger position than many cities, and while the council will consider the offer of Government funding for Covid Marshalls that was only received today, they would have fewer powers available to them than CPOs.
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