Local Restrictions Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale – remain in place

An outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been identified in parts of Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale. The government and relevant local authorities are acting together to control the spread of the virus. From 31 July 2020, if you live in these areas you should follow these rules when meeting people who you do not live with.

Social contact

If you live in one of the affected areas, in order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, you should not:

• meet people you do not live with inside a private home or garden, except where you have formed a support bubble (or for other limited exemptions to be specified in law).
• visit someone else’s home or garden even if they live outside of the affected areas.
• socialise with people you do not live with in other indoor public venues – such as pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops, places of worship, community centres, leisure and entertainment venues, or visitor attractions. You may attend these venues with people you live with (or are in a support bubble with), but should avoid interaction with others. If you run such a business, you should take steps to ensure people do not interact with people they do not live with, in line with COVID-19 Secure guidance.

The government will pass new laws to enforce the changes to meeting people in private homes and gardens. The police will be able to take action against those that break these rules, including asking people to disperse and issuing fixed penalty notices (starting at £100 – halving to £50 if paid in the first 14 days – and doubling for subsequent offences).

Business closures

In Bradford the following premises must remain closed by law:

• indoor gyms
• indoor fitness and dance studios
• indoor sports courts and facilities
• indoor swimming pools, including indoor facilities at water parks

Can I still go to work in this area?

Yes. People living inside and outside of this area can continue to travel in and out for work. Workplaces must implement Covid-19 Secure guidance.

For further information and a full breakdown on what you can and cannot do see guidance document  North West of England: local restrictions – what you can and cannot do