The Business Secretary Alok Sharma has confirmed in this evening’s press conference that non-essential retail will be able to re-open on Monday 15th June, providing they have carried out a risk assessment and taken steps to manage risk in line with the COVID Safety Guidance, which is available here:
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/5-steps-to-working-safely
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/shops-and-branches
The government have also issued a Notice for businesses to display to show that they have taken account of the guidance and are taking steps to manage their business safely. This Notice is available here and is attached. It’s advisable to print & sign a copy and display it in your business.
Mr Sharma has said that a range of actions, including enforcement notices can be taken against those shops that don’t comply.
Safer working guidance for restaurants, hairdressers and barbers will be published as soon as possible, and at the moment the earliest date we are working towards for these businesses to re-open is 4th July.
Advice for the Gym & Fitness Industry
Guidance for the gym and fitness industry in planning for and preparing to reopen safely (currently 4 July at the earliest) has been released.
It has been prepared by UK Active, supported by partners from the sector. You can find more information here: https://www.ukactive.com/covid-19/
Colne BID aims to keep you updated and informed of all the latest Government advice and changes that may affect you. Please get in touch if you need any further support or advice.
We look forward to all our businesses re-opening over the coming weeks. Please e-mail : manager@colnebid.co.uk for any enquiries to help you get back to business.
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