Closure notice issued to pub | Leicestershire County Council

Friday, 2 October, 2020

A Hinckley pub has been issued with a closure notice for breaches of the government’s tightening of restrictions around pubs and restaurants.

The direction, which comes into effect from tonight (Fri, 2nd Oct) requires the Bounty, in Market Place, to close to the public and has been served by Leicestershire County Council, in consultation with Leicestershire Police. The closure will be reviewed on a weekly basis.

The pub failed to ensure it followed the order for all hospitality venues in England to close by 10pm.
There were also concerns about non-compliance with social distancing in how the venue managed a reduced number of people on the premises.
These concerns constitute a serious and imminent threat to public health and left us with no alternative but to use our new powers.
Person:Gary Connors, head of regulatory services for Leicestershire County Council

Mike Sandys, director of public health for Leicestershire County Council, said: “It is clear from the latest figures that cases are on the rise in much of the county and we all have a role to play in reducing the threat of the virus. We will take action where we believe it poses a health risk to residents.”

Hinckley Neighbourhood Policing Area Sergeant, James Cross, said: “We’ve been working continually with all premises across the area offering guidance and advice in relation to the government guidelines.

“While the vast majority of premises have worked with us and adhered to Health Protection Regulations, we were left with no choice but to raise our concerns with the local authority regarding The Bounty and its operation.

“The guidelines are in place to protect us all and we need to continue working together to ensure we are all protected.

“We thank those that do continue to work with us in this way. Where we have concerns that guidelines and advice is not being followed, appropriate action will be taken.”

The move comes at a time when coronavirus rates rose per 100,000 people in Hinckley and Bosworth, in common with other parts of the county, except for Blaby district.