Menu

Rule changes: What you can and can’t do as lockdown 3 starts to relax

Posted on - 29th March, 2021 - 11:42am | Author - | Posted in - Preston News
Clouds and sunset at Preston Docks Pic: Tony Worrall
Clouds and sunset at Preston Docks Pic: Tony Worrall

The guidelines to staying safe during the pandemic have changed today, as the strategy to get the nation out of lockdown begins.

Advertisement

Lockdown 3 started shortly after New Year and in the last month, a step by step reopening plan was announced, with the rule of six being reintroduced today (Monday, 29 March).

Read more: Lockdown 3 is easing- what’s happening and when

We have compiled a list of what can and can’t be done with the first stage of relaxing the rules.

What you can do:

Advertisements
  • Meet up in groups of six in outdoor spaces, including gardens (this is two households or six people). Guests can use the inside bathroom or walk through the house to get to the garden
  • Outdoor sport can resume- there is no limit on people meeting for organised team sport as long as they are playing
  • Tennis and basketball courts and open air swimming pools are allowed to open
  • The stay at home has been lifted meaning people can go out for non-essential reasons
  • You can travel anywhere in England- but no overnight stays or indoor activities
  • It is suggested people stay local still

What you can’t do:

  • Go to the pub- beer gardens should open in the next step no earlier than April 12
  • Hug people outside of your household or bubble
  • Go on holiday abroad or within your own country
  • Stay overnight at someone’s house
  • Be inside someone’s house for anything other than to use the bathroom or to get to the garden
  • Meet up with more than six people

See the latest Covid vaccine stats and information

Read moreSee the latest Preston news and headlines

Share
Advertisements
caritas fostering advert
Preston in pictures Avenham ParkAutumn reflectionsUnder the bridgePreston 2023Unit [Northern] 331102 240216 PrestonUnit [Northern] 195126 240216 PrestonUnit [TransPennine] 397007 240216 PrestonUnit [TransPennine] 397002 240216 Preston View more Advertisement Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

    Advertisements
Advertisement Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails