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<p>From 2 December, as set out in the COVID Winter Plan, we will return to a tiered
approach to COVID-19 restrictions in England. Funfairs and fairgrounds - which will
be permitted to reopen in all three tiers as they were prior to this period of national
restrictions - will need to go through the normal process of requesting permission
and any relevant licences from the relevant authority and have the relevant health
and safety protocols in place, including a Covid-19 risk assessment.</p><p> </p><p>Local
Authorities are responsible for deciding whether to permit outdoor events in their
area. Decisions should be made on a case-by-case basis, with consideration given to
both the risks and the mitigations in place.</p><p> </p><p>In the government's Covid-19
Secure guidance for the Visitor Economy, we have provided guidance for Local Authorities
on how to assess applications for outdoor events and how Local Authorities should
support event organisers to hold outdoor events safely. We will continue to work closely
with Local Authorities and the sector to get outdoor events running safely and successfully
once they are permitted.</p><p>The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
(MHCLG) holds regular engagement calls with local government sector groups to highlight
significant policy updates and holds regular Ministerial calls with local authority
leaders and chief executives.</p><p> </p>
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