Following the announcement by the Welsh Government that Cowbridge and rest of Wales will head into Level 4 and lockdown on December 28, here is what that will mean for residents.

Follow social distancing rules with people you don't live with or who aren't in your support bubble.

Wear a face covering(if you are able to) in all indoor public places.

Stay at home.

Not create an extended household (single adults or single parents may join with one other household to form an exclusive support bubble).

Meet only the people you live with or your support bubble indoors.

Meet only your household or support bubble in private gardens.

Meet only your household or support bubble outdoors.

Work from home if you can.

Not travel without reasonable excuse.

Not travel internationally without reasonable excuse.

What can open

Schools, colleges and childcare providers (informal childcare should only be essential only).

Higher Education Institutions (mix of in-person and remote learning)

Places of worship.

Community centres - limited opening (e.g. for essential public services).

Crematoriums.

Playgrounds and public parks.

Weddings and funerals (ceremony limit set by venue).

What will close

Venues for events and conferences.

Theatres and concert halls.

Indoor and outdoor visitor attractions.

Entertainment venues.

Wedding reception / Wake.

Sport courts, golf courses.

Leisure and fitness facilities.

Outdoor visitor attractions.

Holiday accommodation (Open only if essential only e.g. for work or other reasons).

Hospitality (except for takeaway and delivery).

Close contact services.

Non-essential retail (click and collect allowed).

Licenced premises - Takeaway and delivery only between 6am and 10pm.

Libraries and archive services (click and collect only).

Organised activities limited to public and voluntary services.

Nightclubs and adult entertainment venues.