Kirklees lockdown tier announcement: Council leader reacts to borough placement in high alert tier

The Tier 2 restrictions, which apply throughout Calderdale from Wednesda.

The main difference, compared to the previous local restrictions, is that more than one household, up to the rule of six, can meet outdoors in private gardens and open spaces, as well as outside in hospitality, retail and leisure settings. However, more than one household must still not meet inside homes or indoors in hospitality, retail and leisure venues.

Leader of Kirklees Council, Councillor Shabir Pandor, said: “There is still plenty to discuss with government about how the new system of restrictions will work. We need to understand how areas enter and exit each tier and what kind of local discretion there is for restrictions that do and don’t work. We also need to know more about the economic support that will be available for people and businesses in Kirklees who are struggling now and how we can support recovery.

I will continue to have those discussions with government over the coming days because clarity is the key to making restrictions work.

My message to people in Kirklees remains the same. Infection rates are rising and we are seeing pressure on the NHS increase. This means that everyone needs to keep following the rules on social distancing, hand washing and isolating if you have symptoms. This is the best way we can protect each other and get our freedoms back.”