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07
Dec 2020
No action taken against Harrogate district venues in tier checks
North Yorkshire Police and Harrogate Borough Council conducted spot checks on about 100 pubs and restaurants over the weekend to ensure they were complying with tier two restrictions.
The police and council have taken no formal action against any of the 100 or so pubs and restaurants they visited over the weekend to check they were complying with tier two restrictions.
However, Harrogate Borough Council has said it will continue to follow-up any complaints about non-compliance.
Council staff accompanied officers from North Yorkshire Police on spot checks at venues on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, amid fears some might not be enforcing restrictions.
A spokesman for the council said today:
“Most businesses understood the new rules. We have given those who haven’t further information to ensure customers have a safe and enjoyable visit.
“We also want to ensure all businesses are operating on a level playing field and no-one is gaining an unfair advantage by breaking the current rules.
"We are pleased to say all businesses have been very willing to make any necessary adjustments."
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Latest coronavirus numbers
The Harrogate district recorded a further 21 coronavirus cases today, taking the total number up to 3,725.
Harrogate District Hospital has not recorded any further coronavirus deaths. The total remains at 104.
The seven-day infection rate for the district is now 93 cases per 100,000 people. This is for the seven days to December 4.
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