Gedling borough will move into tier three from 00.01 on Thursday meaning we will be living under the toughest Covid rules.
The rules will also apply to Nottingham City, Rushcliffe and Broxtowe boroughs.
The measures will come into force at one minute past midnight on Thursday and will expire after 28 days.
Under tier three – England’s “very high” level of alert – pubs and bars that do not serve substantial meals have to close, and there are further restrictions on households mixing.
Additional rules in Gedling borough include the closure of betting shops, adult gaming centres, soft play centres and gym classes – though it’s believed gyms will remain open.
The single package of measures across these specific areas will be formally announced tomorrow (October 27) and have been agreed to achieve a sustained reduction in infection rates, especially to help protect the borough’s vulnerable residents, the NHS and social care services.
A package of support similar to those secured in other parts of the country has been agreed to help residents and businesses who will be impacted by the new restrictions.
Further measures specific to these areas of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire will be announced tomorrow.
Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome, who represents people in Mapperley, said she will be continuing to fight for a fair deal for Nottingham.
She said: “It is regrettable that Nottingham will be entering Tier 3 restrictions later this week.
“The situation was totally avoidable had we had a proper track and trace system in place, and had the government given people the financial support to stay at home, instead of encouraging the reopening of workplaces and social spaces before this system was fully functional.
“While we await further detail and clarity on the proposals the government must urgently change its attitude towards Nottingham MPs and get round the table with us.
“I will continue to fight to secure a financial settlement that properly reflects the needs of our city and my constituents.”
