Council leaders and MPs are disappointed Hucknall is in tier 3

Coun Jason Zadrozny, leader of Ashfield District Council said: “Of course, it’s extremely disappointing to go back into a stricter tier 3 lockdown.

"This is devastating, especially for our hospitality sector. Many pubs and restaurants will be pubs and restaurants only in name. We are awaiting the detail on financial support for the hospitality sector.

"At no point have the Government sought the views of council leaders in Nottinghamshire. We were hopeful that due to rates dropping our county would have been in tier 2, so it’s disappointing news.

“I welcome the fact that our status as a ‘very high alert’ area will be reviewed every two weeks.

"Ashfield District Council will continue to provide all key services for residents including an enhanced bin collection service.

"We will continue to offer support and assistance for those who live on there own and the most vulnerable.”

Ashfield MP, Lee Anderson, said: "So its tier 3 for the whole of Nottinghamshire and surrounding counties.

"I have to be honest I am thoroughly disappointed but not surprised due to the figures.

“I really feel for the hospitality sector who are feeling the brunt of the pain and you can be assured I will be very vocal in my support for this industry.

“Its been a very difficult year for the country and the whole of the world but we will come through this and get back to normal.

“I have been clear, I will not support or vote for another lockdown and will be pushing, along with other Nottinghamshire MPs, to get our area back to normal as soon as possible."

In tier 3 you must not meet socially indoors or in most outdoor places with anybody you do not live with, or who is not in your support bubble, this includes in any private garden or at most outdoor venues, you must not socialise in a group of more than six in some other outdoor public spaces, including parks, beaches, countryside accessible to the public, a public garden, grounds of a heritage site or castle, or a sports facility.

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