Everything that can reopen in Bolton from Saturday as lockdown measures set to align with Greater Manchester

From Saturday, Bolton's hospitality industry will be allowed to reopen for the first time in over three weeks. 

Lockdown measures in the borough are set to align with the rest of Greater Manchester following an announcement in the Commons today. 

This is due to a fall in coronavirus rates in the area. 

Pubs and restaurants have been given the green light to reopen from 5am on Saturday, October 3 - albeit with table service and a 10pm curfew. 

Hospitality venues in Bolton have been closed since early September, with only takeaway services available. 

Speaking in the Commons today, health secretary Matt Hancock said today: "We are aligning the measures in Bolton with the rest of Greater Manchester. 

"I'd like to pay tribute to David Greenhalgh, the leader of Bolton Council, for his constructive support and the Bolton MPs for all they have done in support of Bolton.

Hospitality venues in Bolton have been closed since early September (Manchester Evening News)

"There are no changes to measures in West Yorkshire, West Midlands, Leicester, Lancashire, or the rest of Greater Manchester." 

We’ve compiled a list of every venue that can reopen in Bolton from this Saturday. 

Hospitality businesses can resume table service subject to a 10pm closure and the rule of six restrictions. 

• Bars 

• Pubs 

• Cafés 

• Restaurants 

• Bowling alleys 

• Indoor skating rinks 

• Casinos 

• Indoor play, including soft play

• Conference centres 

• Exhibit halls 

As things stand, by law, people across the region are not allowed to meet anyone not from their household or bubble in a home or private garden.

That means you're not permitted to visit family or friends at their home, or have them visit you, even if they live outside our region. 

Fines are in place for anyone caught breaking the rules, starting at £100 for a first offence, doubling for any subsequent breaches up to a maximum of £3,200 

But the government is also advising people in Greater Manchester not to socialise with anyone not from their household or bubble inside or outside 'any public venue'.

That includes pubs and beer gardens, restaurants, cafes, parks, shops, places of worship, community centres, leisure centres or entertainment venues. 

Greater Manchester residents are also advised to not visit friends or family in care homes, other than in exceptional circumstances.