Live updates: Leeds Council announces Tier 3 lockdown for Leeds

Leeds Council is holding a meeting at 5pm on Thursday (October 29) where it has announced Tier 3 restrictions for the city
By Alex Evans
Published 29th Oct 2020, 16:58 BST
Updated 29th Oct 2020, 18:48 BST
Covid rule changes could be introduced in the meeting on ThursdayCovid rule changes could be introduced in the meeting on Thursday
Covid rule changes could be introduced in the meeting on Thursday

Leeds is now in Tier 3 lockdown. Keep following for updates.

Leeds Council leader Judith Blake said: "“You will all be aware that we have been negotiating with government with regard to the high infections. We have been negotiating with WY and I can tell you we will be moving into Tier 3 as of one minute past midnight on Monday.

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“This is obviously a very difficult decision for anyone to take. We recognise the significance of the economic impact this will have and we are very mindful the virus is at a state where we need to take measures, in particular with regards to our hospitals.

Clearly a significant moment for Leeds and WY moving forward in tackling the virus.”

The note to media said: "The media are invited to a briefing held via Zoom today at 5pm to discuss an update relating to Covid-19 restrictions here in Leeds.

"Should the media briefing need to be cancelled at short notice due to the rapidly moving situation we will inform you as soon as we possibly can.

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"NHS representatives will be taking part in today’s briefing. Interviews will be subject to the availability of panel members.

"Available to provide updates at the media briefing:

Cllr Judith Blake - Leeds City Council leader

Tom Riordan - Leeds City Council’s chief executive

Victoria Eaton - Leeds City Council’s director of public health

Julian Hartley - Chief Executive, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Dr Jason Broch - Clinical Chair, NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group.

Dr Phil Wood - Chief Medical Officer, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Keep checking back for updates as soon as we get them

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