We use cookies to track usage and preferences I understand Search MENU Latest information on COVID-19 Home > Coronavirus services and facilities update > Latest information on COVID-19 Coronavirus services and facilities update Latest information on COVID-19 Council contact details during COVID-19 Latest information on COVID-19 What's New? What the current restrictions mean to you Travel advice New guidance for clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) Community Services Directory Coronavirus services and facilities update COVID-19 advice for employers COVID-19 advice for international students Socialising/Dining out in Lisburn & Castlereagh - Everything you need to know Here’s what to expect when visiting a licensed or non-licensed business (café/bar or restaurant) during the current COVID-19 regulations Contact Tracing: To help with the Test, Trace and Protect your contact details must be collected by the venue and for every visitor over the age of 16. Please note, if your information is not provided in advance, it must be obtained at the time of the visit. The following details must be recorded: - Name - Telephone number - Date of visit -Time of arrival Live music: Live music is now permitted at licensed and unlicensed hospitality businesses. Moving around the premises: You are now permitted to freely move around the premises, however it is recommended that movement is kept to a minimum. Face coverings must be worn when moving round the premises unless when dancing, eating or drinking. Face coverings: You are required to wear face coverings inside the hospitality premises except when dancing, eating or drinking. This means people will not need to wear a face covering when they are doing any of those activities. Social distancing: Current regulations do not require social distancing from 31 October in hospitality or nightclubs. However, social distancing remains strongly advised where possible. Government Guidance and FAQs The NI Executive guidance is designed to limit the chances for coronavirus to spread in Northern Ireland. It works in partnership with the Public Health Agency to deliver messages to keep us safe at this time. To view the latest guidance please click the image below. Council support Over the last six months the council has been working in partnership with its residents, community and voluntary groups and businesses to offer support to those who need it. The infographic below details some of the highlights that we have achieved together. Business Guidance To assist local businesses, we have guidance to further help businesses prevent the spread and also support those businesses with confirmed COVID-19 cases involving staff and/or customers. You can view the guidance online, or download it as a PDF. Council Services Our services are operating within the COVID-19 guidance. If you would like to access information please click on the relevant link below Bins and Recycling Environmental Health Economic Development and Business Support Registering a Birth, Death or Marriage Weddings Community Support Funerals If you would like to contact us you can find our services details online at https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/coronavirus/contact-details Guidance on social distancing for blind and partially sighted people RNIB NI, working in partnership with Guide Dogs NI, has developed guidance on social distancing for blind and partially sighted people in Northern Ireland. This guidance is designed to assist blind and partially sighted people to safely resume their lives within existing government and public health advice. NI Guidance on Social Distancing if you are Blind or Partially Sighted addresses the needs of blind and partially sighted people specifically and covers a range of issues including guiding and mask wearing. NI Guidance on Social Distancing if you are Blind or Partially Sighted (APDF) NI Guidance on Social Distancing if you are Blind or Partially Sighted (Word) NI Social Distancing Guidelines – how you can support Blind and Partially Sighted people is aimed at raising awareness among the wider public and service providers and offers tips on how to support blind and partially sighted people to resume their everyday activities as society begins to emerge from lockdown. NI Social Distancing Guidelines - how you can support Blind and Partially Sighted people (APDF) NI Social Distancing Guidelines - how you can support Blind and Partially Sighted people (Word) The guidelines have been produced in conjunction with the Public Health Agency, Health and Social Care Board and Trust Sensory Support Teams. They are underpinned by current public health advice and Government guidance on COVID-19 and relevant infection prevention measures. Accessibility Comments and Complaints Cookies Copyright Disclaimer Freedom of Information Jobs Privacy Refund Policy Site Map © Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council