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<p>Agricultural shows are amongst the outdoor events permitted at Step 2 (since 12
April) if they meet the conditions set out in the Government’s COVID-Secure guidance
for the visitor economy. These events must be organised by a business, charity or
public body; event organisers must follow all relevant COVID-Secure guidance; organisers
and attendees must adhere to all legal requirements; and all reasonable action must
be taken to mitigate the risk to public health.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We
have also published organised events guidance for local authorities to provide them
with a framework for allowing events at each stage of the roadmap. Local authorities
can allow or prohibit organised events in their local area, but decisions should be
made in discussion with event organisers on a case-by-case basis, with consideration
given to both the risks and the mitigations in place as well as the economic and social
benefits that events offer to local communities. Any objections to a particular event
by a local authority should be based on clear evidence that points to inadequate alignment
with guidance or government restrictions, or to the absence of a comprehensive risk
assessment.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>As part of our efforts to get larger events
back in full operation, we will launch the Events Research Programme to explore when
and how all events can proceed with reduced social distancing requirements.</p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>The Government’s COVID-Secure guidance for the visitor economy will
be kept up to date over the coming months, in line with the reopening of the sector.</p><p>
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