UPDATED New national restrictions | Affected council services | Latest guidance on extremely clinically vulnerable | Furlough scheme extended

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Covid-19 update

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We’re really sorry, but the version of our Covid-19 update sent earlier today didn’t include all the very latest updates. The gremlins in our system pulled in content from an older bulletin, which meant you may have received an incomplete version. Please find below all the correct information in advance of the new national restrictions coming into force tomorrow.

 

National lockdown

New national restrictions

At the weekend, the Prime Minister announced that new national restrictions will be in place from tomorrow, Thursday 5 November. Under the new restrictions, everyone must stay at home, and may leave only for a limited number of reasons, including:

  • education;
  • for work, if you cannot work from home;
  • exercise and recreation outdoors, with your household, support bubble or on your own with one person from another household;
  • all medical reasons, appointments and to escape injury or harm;
  • shopping for food and essentials;
  • providing care for vulnerable people, or as a volunteer.

Non-essential shops, leisure and entertainment venues will be closed. Click and collect services can continue and essential shops, including supermarkets, will remain open. Pubs, bars, restaurants must close, except for takeaway and delivery services. 

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Affected council services

current disruptions

A number of our services are affected by the new national restrictions including:

Libraries and archives

All Inspire Nottinghamshire library and archive buildings will be closed between 5 November – 2 December. Libraries will continue to offer a Click and Collect service online and via Ask Inspire at selected libraries, including mobiles. Learn more.

Weddings and civil partnerships

Weddings and civil partnership ceremonies will not be permitted to take place during the lockdown apart from in exceptional circumstances. Learn more.

Recycling centres

All 12 Recycling Centres across the county will remain open during their normal winter hours which are 8am to 4pm daily. Strict social distancing guidelines will remain in place. Learn more.

For further information on other council services affected by the national measures visit our website.

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Latest guidance for clinically extremely vulnerable people

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Everyone in England who has been identified as clinically extremely vulnerable will soon receive additional guidance in a letter from the government. This letter will outline the shielding measures they should take to protect themselves from the Covid-19 virus.

Additionally, if you’re in this group, you are reminded that the Nottinghamshire Community Hub is open and can put you in touch with local volunteers and groups who are able to help provide support.

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Government announce extension to furlough scheme

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Government has announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, known as the furlough scheme, has been extended for a month with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked up to a maximum of £2500 and further economic support. Find out more about the financial and business support available from the government.

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Remembrance Sunday 8 November

We're encouraging all Nottinghamshire residents to show their support and join us in a Remembrance Sunday Salute, a two minute doorstep silence at 11am on Sunday 8 November to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community.

Remembrance Sunday
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