Thank you to those who are already following the new rules. As numbers of Covid cases in Nottingham worryingly continue to rise, it is urgent that everyone takes on board the new rules placed on us by Government as a High risk area. We are beginning to see more infections in older age groups which could start to put a strain on our local hospitals. We understand that?s one of the criteria for being placed in the Very High risk category, so it?s vital that we start to turn the tide on Covid cases. The only way we can do that is following Hands, Face, Space and not mix indoors with anyone apart from our own household or support bubble. Please make sure you?re doing your bit to save lives and livelihoods in Nottingham.

The ?High? level restrictions introduced by the Government in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire include advice to reduce the number of journeys people are making - if necessary walking or cycling or avoiding busy times and routes on public transport where possible. The council has been implementing a range of pop up cycle lanes, street closures and cycle parking facilities across the city to help with this ? and the last cycle route is being installed in the Carlton Road area this week.

The measures, funded through Nottingham City Council?s Emergency Active Travel Fund, aim to support social distancing by making it easier for people to walk and cycle, and to deter cut-through driving. Locations of trial cycle lanes, most of which are segregated to some degree, include Hucknall Road, St Ann?s Wells Road, Carlton Road, Station Street/Canal Street, Derby Road and Oundle Drive/Middleton Boulevard. In some cases, permanent schemes could follow. Several pop-up cycle parking racks have also been installed in the city centre and at locations including Colwick Park, Forest Recreation Ground and Victoria Embankment.

For more information and to comment on any of the schemes visit www.transportnottingham.com/eatf