What is the difference between Tier 3 and Tier 4?

With many surrounding areas such as Lancashire and the North East under Tier 4 restrictions, in Calderdale the harsher rules seem to be creeping closer.
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If Calderdale did find itself in Tier 4, what are the restrictions?

Currently under Tier 3 the rules prevent mixing socially indoors, in a private garden or most outdoor public venues with anybody they do not live with or have a support bubble with.

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People can see friends and family they do not live with (or do not have a support bubble with) in some public outdoor places – such as parks or public gardens  in a group of up to six.

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The baseline restrictions for Tier 4 include:

People must not leave their home or garden unless they have a ‘reasonable excuse’ including where reasonably necessary for work, education, exercise or open air recreation and essential activities such as medical appointments and to buy food

People must not meet socially indoors, in a private garden or most outdoor public venues with anybody they do not live with or have a support bubble with. Everyone who can work from home should do so

People can see only one other person that they do not live with (or do not have a support bubble with) in certain public outdoor places – such as parks, public gardens, or outdoor sports facilities

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Weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees – 6 people can attend wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions are not allowed, 30 people can attend funeral ceremonies, 6 people can attend linked commemorative events

Accommodation such as hotels, B&Bs, campsites, holiday lets and guest houses must close, other than where very limited exceptions apply

Hospitality settings, such as bars (including shisha bars), pubs, cafes, restaurants, and social clubs must close except for takeaway, delivery, drive-through and click and collect services.

Takeaway must cease between 11pm and 5am, but delivery, drive-through and click-and-collect may continue during this period. This includes restaurants and bars within hotels or members’ clubs

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Indoor entertainment venues, such as casinos, bowling alleys, and bingo halls must close. Cinemas, theatres, and concert venues must also close

Certain outdoor venues, such as botanical gardens, heritage sites, and zoos and other animal attractions may stay open, although indoor elements at these attractions must also close

All indoor leisure and sports facilities must close except where a legal exemption exists, such as for the training of elite sportspersons

Full restrictions for all three Tiers are listed on www.gov.uk.