localised lockdown, it has been reported.Seven weeks ago Leicester was put into lockdown after an alarming rise in coronavirus cases.It became one of the first cities to face local lockdown restrictions, at the same time that restrictions across the rest of England were eased.The current situation in the city prevents residents from meeting people from different households in homes or gardens.However, with cases now getting under control – Health Secretary Matt Hancock is believed to be ready to announce an easing of the measures.A No 10 spokesperson has said the measures are "under constant review"."We continue to keep all the areas under local lockdown under constant review and where we can ease restrictions, we have done," the spokesman.