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<p>Since 2 December, as set out in the COVID Winter Plan, we have returned to a tiered
approach to COVID-19 restrictions in England. Relevant venues in the entertainment,
leisure and tourism sectors - including bowling alleys - will be permitted to reopen
in tiers 1 and 2, subject to curfew restrictions and in line with COVID-19 Secure
guidance. In tier 3 areas, indoor venues and attractions - including bowling alleys
- must close.</p><p>We worked closely with a range of visitor economy stakeholders
to develop our guidance for leisure and hospitality venues. We continue to engage
with bowling stakeholders, such as the Ten-Pin Bowling Proprietor’s Association, to
update and review our guidance. Further specific guidance on bowling alleys has been
published within UKHospitality’s ‘COVID-19 Secure Guidelines for Hospitality Businesses.’</p><p>Our
decisions have been and will continue to be based on scientific evidence and public
health assessments.</p><p>Bowling centre operators can continue to access the Government’s
comprehensive support package - including the extended furlough and self-employed
support schemes, new grant schemes, as well as various government-backed loans. We
have also provided business rates relief and grants for many in the retail, leisure
and hospitality sector.</p><p>We are listening to stakeholders’ concerns, and will
continue to closely monitor the ongoing impact of Government restrictions on bowling
alleys.</p><p> </p>
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