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The terms of a deal to move Nottingham and surrounding districts to Level 3 local lockdown restrictions are not yet “a closed deal,” sources close to the talks said.
The financial support that councils receive, as well as the places they will be asked to close are two of the sticking points.
It is understood that talks will resume today at 3:00 p.m., between the Government and the leaders of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Gedling, Broxtowe and Rushcliffe.
It is also understood that there continues to be considerable opposition from some parties to the terms offered by the Government.
Sources familiar with the conversations have said that due to continuing differences of opinion, the terms of the restrictions are “ definitely not a closed deal. ”
It will be the third round of meetings since the talks officially began on Thursday, October 22.
After Thursday’s meeting, people familiar with the negotiations said it was possible they could be formally announced in Parliament today, before they go into effect on Wednesday, October 28.
Although this time frame is technically still possible, it would require the agreement of the leaders at today’s meeting (Monday, October 26) and that the rules be laid down in Parliament tonight.
It is understood that the geography of the new restrictions is not one of the issues the leaders are still discussing, suggesting that Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Mansfield and Newark and Sherwood will remain at Level 2.
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