ALL BRIGG SHOPS CAN REOPEN BUT PUBS & BARS MUST REMAIN SHUT FROM DECEMBER 2

Brigg has been placed in Local Covid Alert Level Very High (tier 3) by the government, along with the rest of North Lincolnshire, to come into force after lockdown 2.0 ends on Wednesday, December 2.
However, the good news is that all 'non-essential' shops will be allowed to REOPEN, together with barber's and hairdressers. 

On the down side, Brigg's pubs, restaurants and bars must remain CLOSED, which rules out trips to licensed premises for a few pints in the run-up to Christmas or enjoying sit-down meals in local eateries.
Takeaway meals can still be cooked and enjoyed, as they are at the moment.
Places of worship are permitted to reopen from December 2, with restrictions on who people meet.
Under the new regulations coming into force from December 2 after lockdown 2.0, local people MUST:

• Work from home, if possible.
• Avoid travelling outside the area, other than for work or education.
• Reduce the number of journeys, where possible, and avoid car sharing.

The tiers in which districts have now been placed may be subject to fortnightly review if their virus cases show significant changes.
Brigg's Coun Rob Waltham, as Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said today: “Despite these significant efforts we have not dropped sufficiently to see us avoid tier 3. While that is certainly disappointing, and will mean the impact of certain restrictions will be felt by many businesses across the area, we are heading in the right direction.
“Suppressing the spread of Covid-19 and protecting the most vulnerable people is being balanced with minimising the impact upon the economy and protecting jobs."
He added: “With a two week review period built in to the tiering system, if everyone keeps up the effort now, sticks to the preventative measures, looks out for their friends, family and neighbours then they help us and public health officials make the argument for dropping tier levels much easier going forward.”
North Lincolnshire Council has compiled a helpful guide, setting out what today's announcement means. View it through this link...
PICTURED: Bird's eye view of Brigg  by Neil Stapleton.