Information about businesses set to open in June

The government has announced after weeks of lockdown, changes will be put into place that will allow shops and businesses to reopen again from June.

From Monday 1^st June, outdoor markets and car showrooms will be allowed to open, while all other non-essential retail can open from Monday 15^th June.

Places to open from 15^th June include clothes retail shops, toys and furniture, as well as indoor markets, auction houses and photography studios.

The Prime Minister has stressed that such businesses will only be able to reopen under the terms that the government’s five tests have been adhered to as well as the businesses being able to meet the ‘COVID-19 secure guidelines’ need to protect staff and customers.

Before being allowed to reopen on the dates stated, businesses will need to have completed a risk assessment in consultation with trade union representatives or workers. Businesses will be required to manage the risks going forward and have to ensure they have taken the necessary steps to becoming ‘COVID-19 secure’ in line with Health and Safety legislation.

To protect staff and customers, the government has outlined the following safety measures shops should consider putting in place:

Posters placed in the windows to demonstrate awareness of the guidelines and commitment to safety measures.
Storing returned items for 72 hours before they go back on to the shop floor.
Using protective coverings on large items the public may touch i.e. beds, sofas.
Regular cleaning of objects and surfaces that are frequently touched, such as self-check outs, trolleys, coffee machines, betting terminals.

The government will be working alongside local authorities to carry out spot checks on businesses to ensure guidelines are being met, and any concerns raised by members of the public to be followed up. To enforce actions, tougher powers are in place including fines and jail sentences of up to two years.

Full list of stores that will be reopening:

Monday 1^st June

Outdoor Markets
Car showrooms

Monday 15^th June

Clothes shops
Shoe shops
Toy shops
Furniture shops
Bookshops
Electronics
Tailors
Auction houses
Photography studios
Indoor markets

What will remain closed?

Venues in the hospitality and leisure sector will remain closed until at least 4^th July, when reopened it may only be partially.

Places that will remain closed:

Restaurants
Bars, Pubs & Nightclubs
Cafes & canteens
Hairdressers, barbers, beauty and nail salons
Piercing & tattoo parlours
Accommodation – Hotels, hostels, B&Bs, holiday rentals, campsites and boarding houses
Caravan parks/sites for commercial uses
Libraries
Community centres
Places of worship
Museums & galleries
Cinemas, theatres & concert halls
Bingo halls, casinos and betting shops
Spas
Indoor fitness studios, gyms, swimming pools and indoor leisure centres
Indoor arcades, bowling alleys, soft play centres
Funfairs
Playgrounds, outdoor gyms and outdoor swimming pools

Information about businesses set to open in June

Full list of stores that will be reopening:

What will remain closed?

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