New Tier 4 measures, which will come into force at 00:01 on Thursday December 31, will effectively return the county to the national lockdown rules implemented in November.
As Lancashire prepares to move into the new Tier, these are the key changes that you need to know about (full details on essential services, exceptions and additional rules can be found on the government website):
7. Weddings and funerals
Weddings, civil partnership ceremonies and funerals are allowed with strict limits on attendance. Funerals can only be attended by a maximum of 30 people, while weddings and civil partnership ceremonies must only take place in exceptional circumstances with up to 6 people.
8. Moving home
People can still move home, however, people outside of the household or support bubble should not help with moving house unless absolutely necessary.