New coronavirus measures were announced this week including hospitality curfews, increased fines and new face-covering rules. 

These measures will be implemented across the nation, however Greater Manchester is still under local lockdown with its own specified restrictions. 

Below is an outline of the rules for each borough. 

Bury, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Tameside and Trafford

• Private gardens & homes:
  • You must not allow anyone who does not live with you (or in support bubble) inside your home or garden.
  • You must not attend someone else’s home or garden. 
• Public spaces (indoors):
  • Customers and staff must wear a face mask inside hospitality venues unless seated to eat or drink. 
  • Pubs and bars must close at 10pm on the dot from September 24th, meaning last orders must be called at around 9:30pm.
  • Venues are now restricted to table service only (excluding takeaways) – businesses breaking these rules face a £10,000 fine. 
  • You must not socialise with those you do not live with (unless it’s a support bubble) inside public venues, including pubs, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, places of worship, community centres, leisure centres, gyms, entertainment venues or visitor attractions.
• Outdoor public spaces: 
  • You can socialise with people in public places such as parks, in groups of no more than six people. 
• Travel:
  • You can travel around the area, wearing a face mask on public transport and not sharing a car with people outside of your household or bubble.
  • You can travel outside the area but you cannot meet with people in their home or garden (whether that is inside or out of the area).
  • You can go on holiday but only with people you live with. In other areas of the UK you must follow the local laws and guidance at all times. 
• Childcare:
  • Only registered childcare providers and nannies can visit your home to help with childcare. This means family and friends cannot help with childcare unless they are in your bubble.
• Care homes: 
  • You can only visit care homes in exceptional circumstances defined by the care home itself. 
• Weddings & funerals: 
  • Weddings will be limited to 15 people from September 28th and funerals 30 people.
• Places of worship:  
  • You can attend places of worship if you socially distance from those you do not live with and wear a face covering when two-metre distance cannot be achieved. Where possible services should take place outside. 
• Moving home: 
  • You can still have viewings of your home. Estate agents and removal firms can continue to work. 

Bolton

• Homes & gardens:
  • You cannot have someone you do not live with inside your home or garden.
  • You cannot visit someone else’s home or garden whether in or outside the Bolton area. 
  • Different households must not mix anywhere inside or outside. 
• Public spaces (indoors):
  • Hospitality venues are restricted to takeaway and delivery services only. They must close between 10pm and 5am. 
  • You cannot socialise with those you do not live with inside any public venue. 
  • You must not interact with and socially distance yourself from those outside of your household and/or bubble. 
• Outdoor spaces:
  • You cannot meet people you do not live with outdoors in any setting.
• Childcare:
  • Only registered childcare providers and nannies can visit your home to help with childcare. This means family and friends cannot help with childcare unless they are in your bubble.
• Travel:
  • You can only use public transport for essential purposes such as education, work and essential appointments (hospital).
  • Face masks must be worn on all public transport and enclosed areas.
  • You should not share a car with those outside of your bubble.
  • You can still go on holiday in the UK and abroad but only with your household members and abide by rules of where you visit, including self-isolation rules when travelling to and from countries. 
• Care homes:
  • You can only visit care homes in exceptional circumstances defined by the care home itself. 
• Weddings & funerals:
  • Weddings, civil partnership ceremonies and funerals can go ahead but with only six people.
  • They should be limited to household members (and support bubble) and close family. 
  • A close friend can attend a funeral if there are no household members or immediate family members.
  • People living outside of Bolton can travel to attend but cannot meet with other households in private homes or gardens.
• Places of worship:
  • You can attend places of worship if you socially distance from those you do not live with and wear a face covering. Where possible services should take place outside. 
• Moving home:
  • You can still have viewings of your home. Estate agents and removal firms can continue to work. 

Oldham

• Homes, gardens & indoor venues: 
  • You cannot socialise with anyone outside of your house or support bubble. This overrides the ‘rule of six’. 
• Indoor public spaces:
  • Pubs and bars must close at 10pm on the dot from September 24th, meaning last orders must be called beforehand. You must wear a face mask.
  • You can only attend restaurants in Oldham with your household or support bubble.
  • Informal sports are not permitted. Formally organised sports clubs where sports-governing body guidance has been issued can be played. 
• Transport:
  • You must avoid public transport, except for essential travel. 
  • You must wear a face mask. 

Stockport and Wigan 

National guidelines apply in Stockport and Wigan as there are no local restrictions. 

See the latest national rule changes here.