New restrictions in Kirklees – useful information
Late last night, the government announced new restrictions for 4 million people in the North of England, including everyone in Kirklees. We understand that local people will have many questions about the new rules. Here’s what we know so far:
What am I not allowed to do?
The main change in the rules is about visiting people in their homes or gardens. The new restrictions mean:
- You cannot visit any other home or garden that isn’t your own.
- You cannot have anyone visit your home or garden.
If you are part of a support bubble, you can continue to visit each other.
If you are going out (to a restaurant, pub or other indoor space) you must not go with anyone from outside your household. You cannot meet or interact indoors with people outside your household while you are out.
What is a support bubble?
A support bubble is strictly limited to one household and one other person who lives on their own. You can only be in one support bubble.
Can I still meet outside in public?
In line with the national guidance, you can continue to meet in groups of up to six people who you do not live with or who are not in your support bubble.
You can also meet people in groups of more than six people if everyone is exclusively from two households (anyone in the same support bubble counts as one household).
The council has already said it will not allow gatherings of more than 30 people outside.
What else am I not allowed to do?
You can’t visit anyone in their homes even if they don’t live in Kirklees. People can’t come to your home from outside Kirklees to visit you.
You can continue to do everything else that was allowed before yesterday: go to work, shops, pubs and restaurants. But you cannot do these things with people from outside your household.
Can my friends or family still visit to provide childcare?
You should not meet with people you don’t live with in their homes or gardens. Two households, or up to six people from multiple households, can still meet in outdoor public places (like parks) for childcare.
Where people from single adult households (people who live alone or single parents with dependent children aged under 18) have formed a support bubble with another household, they can continue to visit each other for childcare purposes. Parents and carers can continue to use registered child care provision, including childminders. They can also continue to employ nannies (please see guidance on working safely in other people’s homes.)
Can I still exercise with people from outside my household?
Yes. You can meet people in groups of six people for exercise outdoors. This group can be bigger if everyone is exclusively from two households (anyone in the same support bubble counts as one household).
What does this mean for sports clubs?
Sports clubs can continue to organise and play sport, following the latest Government guidance.
However, in Kirklees we are asking that organisers ensure that more than 30 attendees are not present. Local sports governing bodies and sports league secretaries will be contacted with guidance and advice on how to manage this.
We understand that for some people taking part in sport that their parents or carers may need to attend with them and our advice is that they social distance from people not from their household.
If you’re an organiser of any sporting activity or event, please contact us if you’d like further advice.
Is shielding going to be extended?
There are no plans to extend or reintroduce shielding. However, if you do feel as though you are vulnerable we would advise you to take necessary precautions to avoid contact with people not in your support bubble or household.
Do the restrictions apply to everyone?
Yes, everyone who lives anywhere in Kirklees and around 4 million people in the North of England. There are some exceptions for vulnerable people but they are not yet clear.
Why have the restrictions been introduced?
The government has decided that there is a risk that the virus is spreading quickly in parts of England. The moves are to try and stop the infection spreading between households.
Why do the restrictions cover parts of Kirklees where infection rates are low?
The government has decided where the restrictions should apply. They have taken an approach that many whole local authority areas should be included. They think that there is a danger that the virus is present in areas beyond the clusters we have seen over previous weeks. Other local authorities have recently seen increases in cases in areas where the virus have previously been low. They think that might also happen in Kirklees.
What are the rates of infection in Kirklees?
Last week’s data showed that the rates of infection in Kirklees were four times as high as the national average. This week’s data is likely to show a significant reduction in that rate. So we are currently in a different position to many of the local authorities affected. Nevertheless, the government believes the threat of increases in the rate are high and they have decided to take this action.
What has the council done to reduce infections?
As soon as we had the data from the government about infections, we have taken targeted action in the areas most affected. We have gone out into the community, delivered a public information campaign and worked with partners to get the messages out about staying safe and protecting our communities. The past week has seen a reduction in cases and we will carry on our work to get numbers down further.
What happens if I don’t follow the rules?
This could put your health and the health of others at risk. This could also result in an increase in rates in Kirklees and could risk putting us in a local lockdown.
The government has said it will give local authorities and police forces the powers to enforce these restrictions and more details on these will be set out when the regulations are published.
Can I still go to work?
Yes. There are no changes to work. But you must still follow the rules on social distancing.
If you are working in someone else’s home, you can continue to do that.
When do the restrictions come into force?
These restrictions are in force now.
When do the restrictions end?
We don’t know yet. Given our decreasing infection rates, we hope we can get our freedoms back quickly.
What can I do?
If we follow the rules, we will bring infections down. Continue to social distance, wash your hands, use a face covering and isolate as soon as you have symptoms. You can also call 119 to get a test.
Hi Zafar, If you are working in someone else’s home, you can continue to do that. However, you must still follow the rules on social distancing. Best ^CP
Hi Anthony, in this case, children are allowed to move between households. The regulations include an exemption to allow parents and children who are not part of the same household to continue an arrangement for access or contact to each other.^CP
Hi Kay, in this case children are allowed to move between households. The regulations include an exemption to allow parents and children who are not part of the same household to continue an arrangement for access or contact to each other. ^CP
I am the sole carer for my parents. We live in Kirklees but my parents are in another household. Can I still go to them to bring them shopping and prescriptions? I have a wife and children so cannot form a support bubble with my parents.
Where can I find guidelines for clinically extremely vulnerable people during this local lock-down. For example going to the pub etc.
Hi, can we celebrate birthday party outdoor mean some hire place, not indoor or garden somewhere else…… Gathering of 15 to 18 people? Please reply
Regarding travel to Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said: “I strongly advise anyone planning to travel to areas affected in the north of England, or anyone planning to travel to Scotland from those same areas, to cancel their plans.” As I have a holiday booked, does this mean travel to Scotland is banned or am I still able to go? There seems to be some ambiguity here, so is travel to Scotland still allowed?
Can my Elderly Aunt who we are the support bubble for stay with us in Sheffield?
Yeah but latest government guidance for shielding in our area is “Do I still have to shield if I live in this area?
Clinically extremely vulnerable people will no longer have to follow the shielding guidance from the 1 August, unless they live in Blackburn with Darwen in the north-west and other local affected areas across England where shielding continues.” Who is right please.
Why are spectators not allowed at a cricket match taking place outside but I can go to a restaurant seating over 100 people inside without a mask – completely illogical
I work as a carpet fitter. That means I’m in a different household every day.
I wear the mask as it’s a requirement am I still allowed to continue my work, or should I stay home?
What are the rules for sharing a car?
I live in Leeds and would like to know if I can come and play golf at Cleckheaton golf club. Dennis.
Hi I live alone and my family my support bubble live 200 miles away in Gloucestershire am I allowed to visit them this weekend as planned
Can my daughter stay overnight? She lives in Doncaster with her mum, sister and grandparents. I live with my partner in Kirklees. I want to be sure what the co parenting guidelines are as it is not mentioned on the above notes. I usually have her every other weekend. Please can you advise?
check uka guidelines . Groups of 5 plus 1 coach
Me and my partner are currently working, we have been key workers throughout and always had school for my daughter to to go. Are we allowed for grandparents to have our daughter whilst we are at work or is this not allowed? Ive read about the part about childcare providers but because school is not open we only have our parents to rely on. Alot of my colleagues and friends in the same boat as we are. Its hard to read between the lines.
Hi Catherine, In line with the national guidance, you can continue to meet in groups of up to six people who you do not live with or who are not in your support bubble. Just not in a private home/garden. How many people are you expecting to attend? We have recently published information on groups under 30 -> https://kirkleestogether.co.uk/2020/07/29/were-urging-people-not-to-hold-events-that-attract-a-crowd-of-more-than-30/
I hope this helps ^CP
How do we enforce this one household policy within businesses, even if we believe a group are not from the same household?
Can my 15 year old daughter coma on a weekend as usual (seperated parents)? She lives in kirklees and I live in a non lockdown area
What about me going to my weekly pilates class that is held in a studio with max of 8 people in the room?
Also, can I still attend my local gym that opened for the first time last week with all relevant covid protocols in place?
Hi, I am due back into work and have been sheilding, now that sheilding has been paused does that mean I must return to work? Even though I feel vulnerable and don’t believe it’s a good idea.
Can Arts/welfare groups meet outside if they number less than 30?
Hi Chrissie, we don’t know yet. Given our decreasing infection rates, we hope we can get our freedoms back quickly. Best wishes ^CP
Morning Tracey, Yes you are able to travel for work purposes. You just can’t visit anyone in their homes even if they don’t live in Kirklees. People can’t come to your home from outside Kirklees to visit you. Kind regards ^CP
Hi, I work all over the country, am I still allowed to travel outside of Kirklees for work purposes?
Is there any indication when our rules will be reviewed?
Can my 15 year old daughter come on a weekend as usual? (Seperated parents) She lives in a lockdown area i dont
Can I go to a gym
My Sister has gone on holiday to Whitby with 12 friends all staying in one house. Illegal we know. Does she have to self isolate when she comes home?
Is there any guidance for children in shared care? I have shared 50/50 care with my son, who’s mum lives in Saddleworth (Oldham), but my partners two children have frequent contact with their dad who lives in Manchester, thus creating multiple houses ‘mixing’ if the children continue to swap between households??
I’ve been shielding but was due back to work yesterday. I tried to find out if I should still go to work. I work in a largely populated factory type place in Leeds. My colleagues are mainly from Bradford and I myself live in Kirklees. How can I still go to work and yet avoid people who aren’t in my household? I tried contacting a few places to seek clarification but no one knew for sure and advised me to go to work. Please help! I did attend work yesterday. It was awful.
Hi we have a caravan sited at Flockton and have been told we can not move it off the site is this right kind regards Val Dixon
Hi Susan, you can still go on holiday but you must not go with anyone from outside your household or support bubble. Thanks ^EMT
Hi Henry, you can still go on holiday but you must not go with anyone from outside your household or support bubble. Thanks ^EMT
Hi Jan, yes you can. The guidance for those working says that, If you are working in someone else’s home, you can continue to do that.^CP.
Hi Paul, yes you can continue to have someone working in your home.^CP
Hi Catherine, parents and carers can continue to use registered child care provision, including childminders. Thanks ^EMT
Hi Phil, you can meet people in groups of six people for exercise outdoors. This group can be bigger if everyone is exclusively from two households (anyone in the same support bubble counts as one household). Thanks ^EMT
Hi Michael, there are no plans to extend or reintroduce shielding. However, if you do feel as though you are vulnerable we would advise you to take necessary precautions to avoid contact with people not in your support bubble or household. Thanks ^EMT
Hi Gail, to be able to give you an informed response please can you clarify if your son is apart of your household? Thanks ^EMT
Hi Anthea, you should not meet with people you don’t live with in their homes or gardens.
Where people are from single adult households (people who live alone or single parents with dependent children under the age of 18) have formed a support bubble with another household, they can continue to visit each other for childcare purposes. Thanks ^EMT
Hi Jim, if you are going out (to a restaurant, pub or other indoor space) you must not go with anyone from outside your household. You cannot meet or interact indoors with people outside your household while you are out. Thanks ^EMT
Hi Iris, in line with the national guidance, you can continue to meet in groups of up to six people who you do not live with or who are not in your support bubble.
You can also meet people in groups of more than six people if everyone is exclusively from two households (anyone in the same support bubble counts as one household). Hope that clears things up. Thanks ^EMT
Hi David, you can still go on holiday but you must not go with anyone from outside your household or support bubble. Thanks ^EMT
Actually it is not clear about WORK. 2 separate paragraphs contradict each other:-
1) What else am I not allowed to do? You can continue to do everything else that was allowed before yesterday: go to work, shops, pubs and restaurants. But you cannot do these things with people from outside your household.
OR
2) Can I still go to work? Yes. There are no changes to work. But you must still follow the rules on social distancing.
How can I go to work when I don’t just work with my own family????
Can community groups such as writing groups or arts groups meet outside if less than 30?
Thank you Drowzee, we will pass your feedback onto the person who worked on this. Kind Regards ^CP
Hi Ann, you can’t visit anyone in their homes even if they don’t live in Kirklees. More information can be found in the article under ‘What else am I not allowed to do?’. Thanks ^EMT
Good afternoon Vicky, the new restrictions from the government state that you can’t visit anyone in their homes even if they don’t live in Kirklees. People can’t come to your home from outside Kirklees to visit you. Kind Regards ^CP