Bolton council has announced when pubs, cafes and restaurants will be allowed to reopen in the borough.
Earlier today, Health Secretary Matt Hancock made the announcement in Commons that Bolton's lockdown restrictions would be brought in line with the rest of Greater Manchester.
Council leader David Greenhalgh expressed his delight and told Manchester Evening News that he understood the hospitality industry would be reopened this Saturday (October 3).
This has now been confirmed and Bolton council has issued an official update.
A spokesman said: "The government has confirmed that hospitality businesses in Bolton can re-open this Saturday.
"Restrictions still apply: table service only, venues must close from 10pm to 5am, and deliveries only after 10pm (late night license required after 11pm)."
Due to the national 10pm to 5am curfew, the new rules will be effective as of 5am.
Coun David Greenhalgh also asked people in Bolton to exercise caution and warned that coronavirus has not gone away.
He said: “This is not a sign that Covid has gone away but a move to bring parity and consistency across Greater Manchester.
“We must now work together as one large community to keep our rates down to avoid any further restrictions, follow the guidance and find that balance between containing Covid-19, protect those most vulnerable, and allow our economy to function.
“I thank the many people in Westminster and locally who I have pestered and mithered over the last couple of weeks that have helped to get us to this point today where our hospitality finally has a lifeline.”
