We just had one in Aberdeen (I'm in Aberdeenshire).In general, all "hospitality" was closed again, all non-essential services / shops closed again (climbing wall etc had not yet reopened anyway).No non-essential travel into or out of the city was allowed, but everything outside of it was the same. We could go round the city on the bypass, but technically not got straight through.
Quote from: SA Chris on September 07, 2020, 02:52:07 pmWe just had one in Aberdeen (I'm in Aberdeenshire).In general, all "hospitality" was closed again, all non-essential services / shops closed again (climbing wall etc had not yet reopened anyway).No non-essential travel into or out of the city was allowed, but everything outside of it was the same. We could go round the city on the bypass, but technically not got straight through.My interpretation of the rules in England were that local lockdowns didn't impact travel for residents, but only the services etc. I may be wrong though.
I live in Ilkley, which was in the Bradford local lockdown, and did not notice any difference - streets and cafes thronged with people. I didn't try to visit any houses of friends / family, so it had no discernable effect on my life.
Main thing for us is having access to somewhere to exercise that’s not running through the city centre. We’re really close to city bloc so that should cover us for most things.
Quote from: James Malloch on September 07, 2020, 05:37:22 pmMain thing for us is having access to somewhere to exercise that’s not running through the city centre. We’re really close to city bloc so that should cover us for most things.Assuming it doesn't get closed.
Let's be honest, if there were zero COVID cases in Liverpool then this bunch of Tory tw@s would still be looking for an excuse to shut the city down. COVID gives them the excuse.
It’s got nothing to do with the torys hating Liverpool. Comments like that perpetuate the wingeing we are so badly done to scousers stereotype.It’s due to the fact that the numbers are high and getting higher quickly. They are high in the north east as well but compared to Liverpool manchester and others we look good.
Anyone know where to find if your area is medium, high or very high risk?
What I find frustrating is if we need to lockdown, why the wait? The traffic light system was "pre-announced" last week, will be announced today and will be implemented Wednesday at the earliest?
Will, the Tories have underfunded Liverpool for decades, ever since the 'managed decline' of the 80's. The hatred runs deep around here.
I take the point, Nick, Tom, but the alternative would be that they make a snap announcement and are accused of lack of consultation.(What Chris said)
In a similar vein there was a news story that popped up on my social media today about the value £1bn worth of contracts awarded without tender. The alternative is a tender process that delays the start date and might mean you end up working with someone new - not necessarily a bad thing but I can understand the desire to work with existing partners who you already have a relationship with if time is of the essence.