Latest information on orginsating events – re posted in full.

Thank you for patiently waiting for an update regarding how the new Covid-19 restrictions and the soon to be implemented ‘Rule of Six’ will be affecting events in Oldham.

I’m pleased to report that all events that we currently have booked in will still be able to operate under the new guidance coming into effect on Monday 14^th September.

All current confirmed events are either educational activities or youth group activities and are exempt from the new restrictions, as stated on the .gov website under section 2.10

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do

This is still under the condition that there are less than 30 people present, social distancing can be reasonably implemented and a robust Covid-19 secure risk assessment is in place.

Unfortunately, we are still in a position in which we are unable to accommodate most events. Stricter measures are being implemented to combat the spread of the virus and the situation is changing regularly.

It’s tough to gauge how exactly events will be affected in the coming weeks and months, but I will endeavour to keep you all posted as information becomes available.  

For those wishing to host events in the Borough, I implore you to review the current Government Guidance and check the eligibility of your event in the current climate.

Events have been suspended in Oldham until 31^st December 2020. The situation is rapidly changing, so it’s likely that this date could be extended to incorporate subsequent months if required. Any event requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and must comply with current Government advice. All events must:

• Have less than 30 people present
• Be situated at an outdoor location where social distancing can be reasonably implemented
• Have a robust Covid-19 secure risk assessment
• Comply with current Government guidance (including local restrictions)

Although all event submissions are reviewed, many may be denied due to public safety concerns and the risk that Covid-19 presents. Oldham Council reserves the right to cancel any events on public safety grounds should the need arise.

Thank you for the hard work you have all devoted to keeping Oldham residents safe in these past months. I understand times have been tough for many, but I feel an overwhelming sense of pride in the response that allof Oldham has had to the pandemic.

If I can assist in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email or my mobile phone.

Events Coordinator, Sir Robert Peacock House, Vulcan Street, Derker, Oldham OL1 4LA. Tel: 0161 770 1691. Jack.Child@oldham.gov.uk