Before moving from one step to the next, the government will review the latest available data on the impact of the previous step against four tests. The tests are:
– The vaccine deployment programme continues successfully.
– Evidence shows vaccines are sufficiently effective in reducing hospitalisations and deaths in those vaccinated.
– Infection rates do not risk a surge in hospitalisations which would put unsustainable pressure on the NHS.
– The government’s assessment of the risks is not fundamentally changed by new Variants of Concern.
This guidance is aimed at local authorities in England and is designed to assist local authorities in ensuring that events are able to go ahead safely and in accordance with what is permitted at each step of the Roadmap. It should be considered alongside the relevant guidance aimed at event organisers — a full list of the relevant guidance can be found in the Existing guidance section.
From Step 1b, outdoor grassroots sport and outdoor socially-distanced under-18 activities will be allowed to resume and from Steps 2-4 events organised by businesses, charitable organisations, sporting and public bodies will be permitted, within the restrictions set out in this guidance.
