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Last updated 3:50pm, 29 March 2021
The Cabinet Office has produced the full guidance for Step 1b of the Roadmap which came into effect 29 March 2021. The key rules are:
People can meet outdoors either in a group of 6 (from any number of households), or in a group of any size from up to 2 households (a household can include an existing support bubble, if eligible)
People can take part in formally organised outdoor sports with any number of people (outdoor sports venues and facilities will be able to reopen)
Childcare and supervised activities are allowed outdoors for all children
Formally organised parent and child groups can take place outdoors for up to 15 attendees. Children under 5 will not be counted in this number
While it is now no longer a legal requirement to only travel for a permitted reasons, people are advised to minimise travel where possible. This means:
Avoiding making unnecessary trips
Combining trips where possible
Further guidiance details are availible on gov.uk
Updated Guidance on Businesses Restrictions
With the start of Step1b, the guidance on which businesses are able to open and which businesses must remain closed has also been updated. The key points here are the list of types of outdoor activity that are now allowed includes outdoor sports facilities such as:
gyms
swimming pools
sports courts (such as tennis and basketball courts)
golf courses, including mini golf
water sports venues
climbing walls
driving and shooting ranges
riding arenas at riding centres
archery venues
People can use these venues in a group of six people, or with members of up to two households.
Further guidiance details are availible on gov.uk
Attractions | Shopping | Food & Drink | Parks & Open Spaces | Accommodation | Travel
All tourism and leisure attractions in Gloucester are are currently closed until further notice to ensure your safety.
You cannot leave your home to meet socially with anyone you do not live with or are not in a support bubble with (if you are legally permitted to form one).
You may exercise on your own, with one other person, or with your household or support bubble.
You should not meet other people you do not live with, or have formed a support bubble with, unless for a permitted reason.
Stay 2 metres apart from anyone not in your household.
You can exercise in a public outdoor place:
Public outdoor places include:
Most of Gloucester's hotels and accommodation providers are closed except for those housing key workers. Please check their websites for up to date details on opening and for information on changes due to COVID-19.
Indoor locations to open up in Step 3 include indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas and children’s play areas; the rest of the accommodation sector, including hotels, hostels and B&Bs
Do keep a look out for VisitEngland's 'We're Good To Go' and the AA's 'Covid Confident' marks.
You can leave home to buy essential items at shops or obtain services. You may also leave your home to do these things on behalf of a disabled or vulnerable person or someone self-isolating. You must not mix with anyone who is not part of your household or support bubble when you are indoors.
No earlier than 12 April, will see the opening of non-essential retail; personal care premises such as hairdressers and nail salons; and public buildings, including libraries and community centres.
Wearing a mask - You must by law wear a face covering in shops and supermarkets. People who do not wear a face covering will face a fine of up to £100 and a shop can refuse them entry and can call the police if people refuse to comply.
For the latest information on openings and changes, please visit the individual business' or shopping centre's website.
Gloucester Farmer's Market at The Cross runs 9am - 3pm every Friday.
The following toilets are open:
* Radar key may be needed for disabled access - available in store. Businesses have the right to refuse entry in exceptional circumstances
Pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants in Gloucester are now closed except for takeaway, delivery and click and collect services.
You can find a list of businesses who offered takeaway and delivery during the last lockdown here. Please make sure to check the business’s website and social media channels for latest opening hours and procedures before visiting.
Wearing a mask - You must by law wear a face covering in takeaways. People who do not wear a face covering will face a fine of up to £100 and can be refused entry.
Hospitality venues will be allowed to serve people outdoors at Step 2 (No earlier than April 12) and there will be no need for customers to order a substantial meal with alcoholic drinks and no curfew, although customers must order, eat and drink while seated (‘table service’). Wider social contact rules will apply in all these settings to prevent indoor mixing between different households.
Do keep a look out for VisitEngland's 'We're Good To Go' and the AA's 'Covid Confident' marks.
From 29 March, when most schools start to break up for the Easter holidays, outdoor gatherings (including in private gardens) of either 6 people (the Rule of 6) or 2 households will also be allowed, making it easier for friends and families to meet outside.
Public outdoor places include:
The majority of Gloucester’s parks including Alney Island Nature Reserve and Robinswood Hill Country Park are open to the public.
See the list of all parks and open spaces.
If you need to travel you should stay local – meaning avoiding travelling outside of your village, town or the part of a city where you live – and look to reduce the number of journeys you make overall.
Visit the government's website for safe travel guidance whether, you’re traveling by car, bike or public transport.
Wearing a mask - You must by law wear a face covering in stations. People who do not wear a face covering will face a fine of up to £100 and can be refused entry.
Parking - See the list of Gloucester City Council car parks.
Public Transport
Buses are running if you need them, however, government advice continues to be to only travel if your journey is necessary.
You must wear a face covering on public transport in England. You will be breaking the law if you fail to do so and could be fined.
Stagecoach buses will have reduced capacity so that social distancing can be observed for your safety. Visit their COVID-19 webpage for advice on how to stay safe at the bus stop and on the bus.
GWR Visit their COVID-19 webpage for advice on how to stay safe on trains and in stations.
Taxis
Customers in private hire vehicles and taxis must wear face coverings.
Below are the main points from the Prime Minister’s Statement to parliament on the Roadmap:
There will be no Tier system - England will be treated as a single area.
There will be four steps
There will be at least 5 weeks between each step
All schools to open
Stay at home order remains in place
People can meet one other person outside for recreation
People will be able to meet outside including in private gardens, subject to the rule of six, or provided no more than two households are meeting.
People will no longer be legally required to stay at home but should work from home if they can and try not to travel.
Outdoor sports facilities such as tennis or basketball courts and open air swimming pools can reopen and formally organised sports can restart.
Self-catering will open for individuals or household groups only.
Non-essential retail will open.
Pubs and restaurants will begin to open for outdoors service, without curfew, and no requirement for people to order a substantial meal.
Zoos, theme parks, and drive-in cinemas will open
Pubs and restaurants will open for indoor service
Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs will open
Pubs and restaurants will open for indoor service
Cinemas and theatres will open
Most restrictions outdoors will be lifted, subject to a limit of 30 people
International travel will not resume before 17 May
All limits on social contacts will be lifted
Large events and performances and weddings will be able to go ahead
Nightclubs will open
Looking at whether having a vaccine or a negative test result can reduce restrictions on social contact.
Piloting the impact of testing and reduced social distancing on events.
Looking at how to facilitate more inbound and outbound travel - to report back by 12 April
Review social distancing measures, such as the one-metre-plus rule, rules on face coverings and working from home – to report back by 21 June.
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