Current COVID-19 restrictions remain in place in England

It is expected that England will move to Step 4 on 19 July, though the data will be reviewed after 2 weeks in case the risks have reduced. The government will continue to monitor the data and the move to Step 4 will be confirmed one week in advance.

However, some restrictions will change on 21 June. From 21 June, there will be changes to the rules on:

• weddings and civil partnership ceremonies and wedding receptions or civil partnership celebrations
• commemorative events following a death such as a wake, stone setting or ash scattering
• large events pilots
• care home visits
• domestic residential visits for children

It is now crucial that you book your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible, whether it is your first or second jab. The vaccines are working and we now have to get everyone vaccinated as soon as possible, to limit the spread of the virus, protect our loved ones and the NHS.

With a third of COVID-19 cases showing no symptoms, we should all take twice-weekly Lateral Flow Tests. If you have symptoms you must take a PCR test via a testing site or ordering online, and you must self-isolate immediately.

Hands, Face, Space, Fresh Air is still very important and you should:

• Wash or sanitize your hands regularly for 20 seconds
• Wear a face covering when required (unless you are exempt)
• Keep a 2 metre distance from those outside your household or support bubble (1 metre with extra precautions in place - such as wearing a face covering if you cannot stay 2 metres apart)
• Let the fresh air in, especially when mixing indoors with those outside your household or support bubble

Government advice also remains that you should work from home, if you can.

You can find general advice plus any impacts on council services on our coronavirus advice page.

Please visit our web page for financial support during coronavirus.

For further information on the 21 June changes and what you can and cannot do under current coronavirus restrictions, please visit the government's website.