The list of restrictions coming to Nottinghamshire from Friday 30 October include restricted alcohol sales.
Among many things, the restrictions also require that shared smoking equipment isn’t used in bars, betting shops must close and alcohol sales must be prohibited after 9pm where alcohol is purchased to consume off premises, for example shops.
Alcohol can continue to be purchased in hospitality venues where accompanying a substantial meal, up until 10pm;
In addition to the base measures, following discussions with local leaders it was agreed that from 30 October at 00.01 the following measures will also come into place:
● all hospitality venues (cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars and social clubs) can only remain open to offer substantial meals, or must move to operate a delivery and takeaway service only. Alcohol can only be served with a substantial meal;
● the use of shared smoking equipment (such as but not limited to shisha) in hospitality venues will be prohibited;
● betting shops, car boot sales and auction houses (with the exception of livestock and agricultural equipment sales) must close;
● alcohol sales must be prohibited after 9pm where alcohol is purchased to consume off premises, for example shops. Alcohol can continue to be purchased in hospitality venues where accompanying a substantial meal, up until 10pm;
● indoor entertainment and tourism venues must close, except for ice skating rinks, cinemas, concert halls, and theatres. Hotels and other accommodation can stay open;
● outdoor entertainment and tourism venues can remain open, with the exception of their indoor attractions (such as at animal attractions or landmarks);
● saunas and steam rooms must close;
● leisure and sporting facilities (such as leisure centres, gyms, fitness and dance studios, swimming pools and sports courts) can remain open. It is strongly advised that indoor group exercise classes (including dance and fitness classes) should not take place;
● personal care settings such as tattoo parlours, tanning and nail salons, and piercing services must close. Hairdressers and barber salons can remain open but cannot perform services that are otherwise closed. It is advised that personal care services do not take place in private homes; and
● public buildings such as town and parish halls, community centres and libraries can remain open to run activities such as childcare and support groups. Public buildings should not host events for private hire, such as birthday parties or other social activities.
