On 25 May 2020, the government announced the easing of lockdown measures in England, allowing non-essential retail to reopen from 15 June as long as they are COVID-19 secure.
On the 23 June 2020, the Government announced that from Saturday 4 July 2020, hairdressers, pubs and restaurants will be able to reopen providing they adhere to COVID-19 secure guidelines. Please find below a Frequently Asked Questions document on the reopening of hairdressing salons that has been prepared following enquiries through the Business Hub.
On the 9th July 2020, the Government announced that from Monday 13th July 2020, close contact services, such as nail bars, salons, tanning booths, spas, massage parlours, tattoo parlours and body piercing studios, can open. Only services that do not involve work in the highest risk zone – directly in front of the face – should be made available to clients. Please see the link below to the current Government guidance for close contact services.
With some exceptions, all shops will be allowed to reopen providing certain conditions are met. It is a legal requirement that all businesses undertake a COVID-19 risk assessment. It is also important that businesses aim to maintain social distancing on their premises of at least 2 metres wherever possible.
What we’re doing
The Council has been allocated funding through the Reopening High Streets Safely Fund to implement practical safety measures to help businesses resume trading again. These include things like new signage, street markings and temporary barriers. Funding is only available for Blaby Town Centre, although the Council is also keen to support other areas of the district.
Social distancing packs have been made available for retail businesses within Blaby Town Centre to help customers navigate the high street and individual shops whilst keeping a safe distance apart. Part of the social distancing measures includes a social distancing poster, which can be downloaded below, social distancing floor stickers are also available on request - please complete the contact us form at the bottom of the page to make your request.
We will be providing support to other areas of the district, if you have a retail business within the district and have issues around health and safety measures, please get in touch using the contact us form at the bottom of the page, we maybe able to help or offer advice.
In the first instance you should read the government's guidance on how to make shops and branches Covid secure.
