Can I travel outside of Leeds to other Yorkshire areas? What are the Tier 3 rules for leaving Leeds for pubs, restaurants and hotels in Yorkshire as review underway

That meant that Leeds and all of West Yorkshire was placed into the highest tier of restrictions possible.

However, the government are now reviewing whether Leeds should remain in Tier 3 or move to Tier 3.

Here is all you need to know about how this decision may affect travel?

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Can I leave Leeds to travel to other areas? Tier 3 and Tier 2 travel rules explained

- hospitality settings, such as bars (including shisha venues), pubs, cafes and restaurants are closed in Tier 3 areas – however they are permitted to continue sales by takeaway, click-and-collect, drive-through or delivery services.

- 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

- The government has advised to avoid travelling to other parts of the UK, including for overnight stays other than where necessary, such as for work, education, youth services, to receive medical treatment, or because of caring responsibilities.

- However, you can travel through other areas as part of a longer journey

- Government guidance says that ‘wherever possible, people should avoid travelling and minimise social contact’.

- Tier 3 areas are advised not to travel to Tier 2 or Tier 1 areas

- If you live in a Tier 2 area you can travel to a Tier 1 area - however must continue to follow the rules of Tier 2

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What is Tier 3 and what does it mean for Leeds?

- Household mixing is banned anywhere indoors

- Two households can mix in limited circumstances in parks and fields, but only if observing the rule of six

- Non essential shops can reopen following the national lockdown - Tier 3 allows shops to be open

- Pubs, bars and restaurants cannot open their doors - they must operate for collection and delivery only

- People in Tier 3 are advised not to travel outside their area

- Hotels must close and overnight stays outside the local area are not permitted

- Wedding receptions are banned in Tier 3 areas but ceremonies can go ahead with 15 guests

- Funerals will allow up to 30 guests only

- Large sport events are banned from taking place but drive-in events like drive-in cinemas will be allowed

The majority of England will be in Tier 2, where the restrictions mean a ban on households mixing indoors and pubs, and restaurants only able to sell alcohol with a “substantial meal”.

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When will the Tier system be reviewed?

The council confirmed that Leeds could be back into Tier 2 local lockdown by Christmas, following drops to the city's Covid infection rate.

The Tier restrictions for each area will be reviewed on December 16, and at that point Leeds could be put into the less strict Tier 2 if the city's infection rates continue to go down by then.

Council Leader Judith Blake said she was 'very disappointed' about the announcement that Leeds is going into Tier 3 and spoke of the impact on the hospitality sector in the city.

She said: "We are very disappointed to be in Tier 3 at this stage and we feel very deeply for all of those people in the hospitality sector and entertainment sector who are so affected by the restrictions under Tier 3.

"We have had the opportunity to speak to ministers this afternoon and stress the importance of the next two weeks and the review period.

"We want them to really understand how the infection rates are going down but also the devastating impact of closing our hospitality sector in the run up to Christmas and what that will mean.

"The review will take place on the 16th and if the government feel we are still moving in the right direction there is a real chance we could move down into Tier 2 in December

"We want to work to keep getting the public health message so that everyone has a part to play. I feel we can move in the right direction and hopefully move down into Tier 2 to help more businesses to operate.

"We are dismayed by the lack of additional funding for businesses in Tier 3. We feel devastated by the lack of support that businesses are getting at this moment in time and so many jobs are dependent on the businesses affected by this.

“It’s a very challenging time but also a time we do need to reflect and thank everyone for the work they’re doing this far and encourage everyone to continue the good work we need to get through this.”