The Mayor has thanked the residents of Mansfield for helping to bring down the district’s COVID-19 rate.
At the end of the first week of November there were nearly 400 cases per 100,000 population and as of 30 November this figure had halved to under 200 cases per 100,000 population.
Executive Mayor Andy Abrahams said: “As we leave national lockdown and enter Tier 3 restrictions, this is very promising and shows what can be achieved if we all play our part. Thank you to everyone for continuing to follow the Government’s guidance for the benefit of our wider community.
"We hope people will make the most of what they can do safely under the new Tier 3 restrictions, and get out and support our local shops and services. Shopping is one of the best ways we can help our local economy, local jobs, and our community. We’re incredibly fortunate to have a quality retail offering, but we each need to get out and use it. Shopping in good time for Christmas beats the last-minute rush and makes it a safer experience for us all.”
The Tier 3 restrictions state you should avoid travelling outside your area and reduce the number of journeys you make. Wherever possible shop locally, enjoy the Christmas lights from 2pm each day and take advantage of the half-price parking in all the council's car parks until 31 December.
From Wednesday 2 December, non-essential retailers reopen on Mansfield Market, in the Four Seasons Shopping Centre and in the town centres. Four Seasons will be open seven days a week with late night shopping until 8pm on Thursdays. Shops, including Primark and JD Sports, will be open 8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday until 23 December in the town.
Although bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants must remain closed, they can operate for takeaway, click-and-collect, drive-through or delivery services.
The council has employed COVID-19 marshals, through the Government's Surge Fund, to support and assist the public and businesses in complying with national and local guidelines and laws. They will visit virus hotspots and help to identify and investigate businesses and premises not following coronavirus rules across the district.
Under Tier 3 restrictions, people can meet in a group of up to six people in some outdoor public spaces including parks. The council’s award-winning parks and open spaces are all open and ideal places to enjoy a socially-distanced walk with family or friends.
Please follow all guidance, including Rule of 6, and put your litter in the bins provided or take it home with you. The Community Safety team will be proactively patrolling known hotspots in a bid to tackle antisocial behaviour. You can report any issues on our 24-hour hotline 01623 460144.
For full details of what you can and can’t do, visit the Government's Tier 3 very high alert webpage (opens in new window).
Continue to follow the rules of Hands, Face, Space to keep Mansfield safe and visit the following trusted websites for the latest, reliable information: on our coronavirus webpage, the NHS website's coronavirus page (opens in new window) and the Government's coronavirus webpage (opens in new window).