2020

Covid Marshals to begin patrols across Gedling

Date Posted: 4:59 PM on Mon, 19 October 2020

From today, Covid Marshals will be out on the streets of Gedling to provide support and advice for residents and businesses.

The marshals will work across the borough helping to ensure government guidance and social distancing measures are in place and being adhered to.

The council’s Neighbourhood Wardens will be rotating their usual day to day roles with new Covid Marshal duties. The marshals will be working across the boroughs high streets, parks and open spaces and will be on hand to support residents with enquires and concerns they may have.

Marshals will also be monitoring businesses to ensure track and trace QR codes are in place where applicable and that appropriate social distancing and health and safety regulations are being followed.

Gedling Borough is currently under the Tier 2 (High) Covid Level Alert, which means that there are a number of restrictions in place including that people must not socialise with anybody outside of their household or support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public space. The rule of six also applies to any gatherings outdoors including gardens or other spaces such as parks.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said;

“It’s vital we play our part in keeping our borough safe and making sure we do everything we can to help stop the spread of this terrible virus. Our Covid Marshals are here to help support our residents and businesses and ensure everyone is following the current safety guidance.”