The Government’s winter strategy will enter into force after the current national lockdown finishes on December 2nd and will include a strengthened three-tier system of local restrictions.
Boris Johnson is set to reveal what the new tiered system will look like to the Commons this afternoon and then in a national address later this evening.
It is expected that the governments new “Covid winter plan” will see more areas starting off into the higher tiers, which will also be stricter than before.
How then will this affect the towns pubs and restaurants?
Should Swindon be placed in Tier 1 it is expected the pub curfew could be relaxed so last orders come at 10pm, but people have until 11pm to drink up.
Should we end up in Tier 2 then pubs will only be able to stay open if they’re serving substantial meals.
In Tier 3, pubs and restaurants are expected to have to shut completely, continuing to trade only as a “click and collect” service.
