The Tier system is set to be reviewed by the government today, with some areas next to Liverpool hoping to be moved down from Tier 3 into Tier 2.
Liverpool went into Tier 2 following the end of the second national lockdown earlier this month.
Before the lockdown Liverpool was in Tier 3, which has the harshest restrictions in the fight against coronavirus.
But following a programme of mass testing cases across the city plummeted, meaning Merseyside was able to go down into Tier 2.
Warrington and Cheshire were also placed into Tier 2.
However areas a stone's throw away weren't so lucky, and were placed into Tier 3.
These neighbouring areas are hoping to also go down a Tier following today's government review.
We decided to take a look at the areas in Tier 3 that are hoping to see their restrictions loosened.
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West Lancashire
West Lancashire, which includes areas such as Ormskirk, Aughton and Parbold is currently under Tier 3 restrictions, despite many people in the area working in Liverpool.
Under Tier 3 pubs and restaurants are unable to open, unless it's for takeaway service and many leisure activities remain closed, with people unable to see their friends and family inside or in many outdoor places.
Cases in West Lancashire are currently rising, when compared to the previous week, but their cases are still considerably lower than in other parts of the country.
West Lancashire's current case rate is 154.8 per 100,000 with 177 cases recorded.
The previous week they had a case rate of 124.2 per 100,000, with 142 cases.
Wigan
Wigan is another area nearby that falls under Tier 3 restrictions, as it comes under the Greater Manchester region.
Wigan has seen a fall in cases recently, leading to hopes they could move down a tier.
Wigan's current case rate is 176.2 per 100,000 with 579 cases recorded.
The previous week the case rate was 188.3 per 100,000, with 619 cases recorded.
