--- title: "Local Covid Alert - Tier 3" url: "https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/news/2020-11-27-local-covid-alert-tier-3" school: "St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School" --- # Local Covid Alert - Tier 3 ![Image of Local Covid Alert - Tier 3](https://files.schudio.com/stbernadette/images/news/Tier_3.png) 27 November 2020 | \| \| \| **Blackpool moves into Tier 3 Very High Alert** From 2 December 2020 the second national lockdown will end and Blackpool will be placed into Tier 3 of the government alert level system. Tiers will be strengthened compared to the previous tier measures in order to prevent a return to growing infections and to help suppress the virus. This means: - No mixing of households indoors, apart from support bubbles. You can meet in a group of up to six in some outdoor public spaces (e.g. parks, public gardens) - You can continue to travel to venues or amenities which are open, but should aim to reduce the number of journeys you make where possible. You should avoid travelling to other parts of the UK, including for overnight stays other than where necessary, such as for work, education or to receive medical treatment - Everyone who can work from home should do so The following businesses and venues can continue to operate / reopen, in a [COVID-secure](https://blackpoolcouncil.org/1L8J-75AHH-WTYD1H-4A0NKV-1/c.aspx) manner: - Essential and non-essential retail, including indoor and outdoor markets and car boot sales - Certain leisure and sporting facilities such as gyms and leisure centres, excluding group exercise classes (including fitness and dance). Saunas and steam rooms should remain closed - Personal care and close contact services such as hairdressers and barbers, beauty salons, tattoo parlours, nail salons and spas When Blackpool moves into Tier 3, a number of businesses and venues must remain closed: - Hospitality settings, such as bars (including shisha bars), pubs, cafes and restaurants. Takeaway, delivery, click-and-collect, drive-through services can continue - Accommodation such as hotels, B&Bs, campsites, and guest houses - Indoor entertainment and tourist venues Get the [full breakdown of all Tier 3 restrictions](https://blackpoolcouncil.org/1L8J-75AHH-WTYD1H-4A0K46-1/c.aspx) Take a look at a [quick snapshot of the Tier 3 restrictions](https://blackpoolcouncil.org/1L8J-75AHH-WTYD1H-4A06SC-1/c.aspx) to help you understand the changes here Please remember the rules will change over the Christmas period. Details of this can be found [here](https://blackpoolcouncil.org/1L8J-75AHH-WTYD1H-4A0M6U-1/c.aspx) Read the [statement about the Tier decision](https://blackpoolcouncil.org/1L8J-75AHH-WTYD1H-4A0AHV-1/c.aspx) from Cllr Lynn Williams, Leader of Blackpool Council More information is available via the [government website](https://blackpoolcouncil.org/1L8J-75AHH-WTYD1H-4A0IG8-1/c.aspx) **Please remember the simple rules** \| \|:--\| \| \| \| **Hands** Washing hands often \| \|:--\| \| \|:--\| \| \| **Face** Wear a face covering where required \| \|:--\| \| \|:--\| \| \| **Space** Keep 2 metres apart wherever possible \| \|:--\| \| \|:--\| \| \| **Isolate and get a test** If you are showing COVID-19 symptoms \| \|:--\| \| \|:--\| \| \|:-:\| \| \|:--\| \| \|:-:\| | |:--| [ Remembrance Day 2020](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/news/2020-11-12-remembrance-day-2020) [Pentagon Play ](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/news/2020-12-03-pentagon-play) ### School Life - School Dates - [Term Dates](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/termdates) - [Dates for your Diary](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/termdates/dates-for-your-diary) - [Attendance ](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/community/attendance) - [Letters](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/parents-information/letters) - [Newsletters](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/parents-information/newsletters) - [Family Support](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/community/family-support) - [Emotional Health and Wellbeing](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/community/family-support/emotional-health-and-wellbeing) - [Pupil Voice](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/community/pupil-voice) - [Children's University](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/ChildrensUniversity) - [Breakfast and After School Club](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/community/AfterSchoolClub) - [School Lunches](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/community/school-dinners-menu) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/curriculum/Extra) - [Adverse Weather Conditions](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/community/adverse-weather-closure-information) - [News](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/news) - [Events](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/events) - [Kindness Matters](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/community/kindness-matters) ![St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/stbernadette/images/icon/St-Bernadettes-footer-logo.png) ### St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Devonshire Road Bispham Blackpool Lancashire FY2 0AJ 01253 353641 (Mrs Wells) ### Useful Links: - [Term Dates](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/termdates) - [Parent Pay](https://www.parentpaygroup.com/) - [Calendar](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/calendar) - [Contact Us](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/contact) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086985216545) ### Translation [![Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT](https://files.schudio.com/stbernadette/images/logo/BEBCMAT-white.png)](https://bebcmat.co.uk) © Copyright 2012–2026 St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)