Latest Government Advice and Support - 27 November 2020

Tier 3 – Very High Alert

Following the announcements by Government, Bassetlaw will be moving into TIER 3 (Very High Alert Level) from the 2nd December. I have attached an infographic that highlights what this means in terms of restrictions and further detail can be found via: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-restriction-tiers-what-you-need-to-know

Council Services

The following at a glance table shows (below attachment) the effect of the Tier 3 restrictions on Council Services.

Normal

Restrictions

Closed

Markets

Customer Service Centres – Worksop and Retford – appointments only

Bassetlaw Museum

Bin Collections

Funeral attendances at graveside restricted to a maximum of 30 people, with internment of ashes restricted to 15

Pilgrims Gallery

Bulky Waste Collections

Supported Housing – wardens by telephone only (no door to door visits)

Community Centres

Household Waste and Recycling Centres (provided by NCC) open 8am to 4pm daily

Leisure Centres - organised indoor sport, physical activity and exercise classes cannot take place indoors.

Group exercise classes (including fitness and dance) will not go ahead.

Kilton Forest Golf Course

Housing Officers - By telephone, home visits as normal, face to face by appointment only

Parks & Open Spaces, Children's Play Areas

Independent Living Schemes -restrictions on numbers of visitors in accordance with guidance

Allotments

MOTs

Toilets

Repairs, Gas Safety & Electrical Testing – subject to social distancing and screening questions

Business Support Grants

Following the previous Tier system and national restrictions, the Government announced a number of different grants to support businesses that either had to close, or were impacted by the restrictions. So far we have paid out £1.7 million in grants to around 560 businesses. The grant window for applications closes at 5.00 pm on Friday 11 December 2020. Further information is available via: https://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/help-for-businesses-during-coronavirus/

Local Testing Site

Bassetlaw residents requiring a COVID 19 test can now use a local testing site that is located at Central Avenue Car Park in Worksop. This is a walk in facility, but people can park in the left hand side of the car park and walk through. (Parking charges are suspended for the car park) The attached poster gives the key messages about the local testing site and more information can be found via: https://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/worksop-walk-through-covid-19-testing-site/