New Rules on Wearing Face Masks Customers in private hire vehicles and taxis must wear face coverings (from 23 September). Customers in hospitality venues must wear face coverings, except when seated at a table to eat or drink. Staff in hospitality and retail will now also be required to wear face coverings (from 24 September)....
Regulations come into force today (18 September) in England to ensure that businesses comply with the rule of 6 and maintain social distancing between customers. businesses failing to comply could be issued with fines of up to £4,000 designated venues will also will now have a legal requirement to maintain records of customer contact details...
Extended list The number of places where face coverings must be worn has been extended. This now includes entertainment venues (cinemas, theatres, concert halls), aquariums, bingo halls, amusement arcades, adventure activity centres, funfairs, theme parks, casinos, skating rinks, bowling alleys, and indoor play areas, including soft-play areas. The full list can be found here.
The LGA (Local Government Association) has published new guidance for local authorities (LAs) on staging outdoor events. Current government guidelines allow for outdoor events organised by businesses to take place, provided they have carried out a thorough risk assessment and taken all reasonable steps to mitigate the risk of viral transmission – taking into account...
Government is now recommending that face coverings are worn in additional indoor settings – this will be enforceable in law (England). Currently you are required to wear face coverings in shops, supermarkets, indoor shopping centres, indoor transport hubs and public transport. For members of the public, from 8 August this will be expanded to include: cinemas...
Government has issued new guidance for businesses and organisations on how to recognise, contain and report incidents of coronavirus (COVID-19). COVID-19 early outbreak management information has been created to make sure that people who run businesses or organisations: know how to recognise and report an incident of coronavirus (COVID-19) are aware of measures local health...
People using pubs, restaurants and cafes will soon have greater freedom to choose non-smoking outdoor areas, following an amendment tabled to legislation in Parliament. Under the Business and Planning Bill, the amendment will ensure that customers are given more choice by ensuring premises offer separate seating for smokers and non-smokers outside. Current laws make it...
From Friday 24 July, it will be mandatory for people to wear a face covering whilst in retail outlets (e.g. indoor dealerships/sales offices) in England. Face coverings in shops are already mandatory in Scotland. It is suggested retailers display signage at the entrance to the store to remind visitors of this policy and consider having...
On 14th July The Secretary of State, Robert Jenrick announced that extending caravan parks operation in England ‘beyond the usual summer season will be invaluable to parks as the sector begins to recover. We are aware that current planning conditions may limit their open season. The temporary relaxation of these planning restrictions can play a...
The Secretary of State at DCMS, Oliver Dowden MP, has confirmed outdoor pools and recreational facilities In England can reopen on 11 July. As well as outdoor gyms, swimming pools and water parks, outdoor performances and recreational sport may resume. Indoor gyms/leisure facilities and swimming pools may reopen from 25 July, with appropriate measures such...