“But this shows we won’t hesitate to take action against venues which flout regulations designed to stop the spread of coronavirus and protect residents.“Let’s be clear, we don’t want to take action against businesses.“We want to see them doing well - but not at the expense of people’s health.
It’s in everyone’s interest to obey the rules to keep businesses open.” Coun Arooj Shah, Deputy Leader of Oldham Council and Cabinet Member for COVID-19 Response, said: “Unfortunately Coronavirus rates are still going up across the borough.“It's important that all businesses, and indeed their customers, do all they can to minimise the risk of spread.“Everyone should follow safe practices and observe social distancing.”.