The unprecedented significant impact of the covid-19 outbreak is having ramifications across society and notably the economy.

In line with the social distancing guidance, current government advice is that large gatherings should not take place. While the risks of transmitting the disease at mass gatherings are relatively low, these steps will also allow emergency services that would have been deployed for these events to be prioritised in alleviating pressure on public services.

Council staff employed in the managing these fairs both in advance of and whilst the fairs are in situ, can be redeployed elsewhere within the organisation to assist with other vital services.