Peterborough City Council promises tough action against those offering home haircuts

Peterborough City Council have promised action against individuals advertising home haircuts online in breach of Covid restrictions.
By Ben Jones
Published 5th Feb 2021, 17:36 BST
Updated 5th Feb 2021, 17:44 BST
One of the haircuts for sale on Facebook under the name Ali Barber- clearly a fake name designed to mislead.One of the haircuts for sale on Facebook under the name Ali Barber- clearly a fake name designed to mislead.
One of the haircuts for sale on Facebook under the name Ali Barber- clearly a fake name designed to mislead.

A Peterborough Telegraph investigation this week uncovered the fact that Facebook selling groups, based in Peterborough, were listing several barbers offering haircuts at city addresses in breach of lockdown restrictions.

The PT contacted one of these sellers and was offered a haircut at an address with a PE1 postcode in the city.

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A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson said that business breaches are the responsibility of Peterborough City Council (PCC).

Several listings offering haircuts in Peterborough.Several listings offering haircuts in Peterborough.
Several listings offering haircuts in Peterborough.

A council spokesperson said they will be looking to take action against any individuals who are flouting rules that others are sacrificing a lot to follow.

The spokesperson said: “The council’s Covid Compliance Team has received reports of barbers, hairdressers and beauticians operating ​illegally “underground” during the lockdown period.

“The vast majority of local professionals have been hugely supportive and are following the legislation to protect our communities in line with the current restrictions.

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“The team remains working hard to remove these posts and identify those individuals behind the advert.

“Under current Government guidelines personal care facilities such as hair and beauty services must close and should not continue to be provided in other people’s homes.

“Furthermore, under current restrictions residents cannot meet other people indoors, unless they live with them or are part of a support bubble.

“We acknowledge that the pandemic has had a devastating impact on livelihoods and the council did not want to penalise businesses, but public health remains a priority​, businesses who have faced financial difficulty as a result of the pandemic should visit the councils website for more information on the support available to them.

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“The current rules and conditions are clear and easily available on the internet (https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus) and anyone found continuing to operate during lockdown may be issued with prohibition notices and fined.

“Prohibition Notices require businesses to close in line with the regulations or face financial penalties ​and possible court action.”

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