Trick or treating is banned by law in Tier 3 Wigan

Hallowe’en won’t be such a scream this year as the authorities urge youngsters to avoid trick or treating.
There will be no trick or treating in Wigan this yearThere will be no trick or treating in Wigan this year
There will be no trick or treating in Wigan this year

In fact the Tier 3 restrictions imposed on Wigan mean that it is in fact illegal for folk in ghoulish fancy dress to go round the streets knocking up their neighbours for cash or sweets.

Instead the council is recommending that the 2020 borough’s spookfest be kept indoors and within the family bubble.

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The Government has confirmed that Greater Manchester’s local Covid-19 restrictions prevent groups from going door to door as it counts as different households mixing which is not allowed.

That means the act of trick or treating, where groups of young people knock on doors in search of sweets and other treats, should not happen.

In light of rising infection rates across the Wigan borough, the council is urging families to protect themselves and others by celebrating the season at home with their own household.

The plea to residents also comes in support of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service campaign which calls on people to take extra care and follow the correct bonfire and firework safety advice. There will be no organised public firework displays this year across the region due to covid-19 restrictions.

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Coun Kevin Anderson, cabinet member for police, crime and civil contingencies at the council, said: “The health of residents needs to be our number one priority and in line with the current government advice, we would strongly advise people to stay at home this year to celebrate Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night.

“We want to thank residents for all their efforts so far in helping to limit the spread of this virus, and although it is disappointing for families who are used to trick or treating, this year we must all do our bit to protect our loved ones and communities.

“Our emergency services are already impacted by the pandemic and the autumn period will put extra pressures on them. Please stay at home, stay safe and protect yourself and our emergency services.”

The advice from the fire service is to not have fireworks and bonfires at home, but if people are planning to celebrate at home, do so only with your own household and stay safe by following the Fireworks Code.

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There is Hallowe’en, Bonfire and firework safety advice available from the fire service at Safe4Autumm.com

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