As the government continues to assess coronavirus lockdown measures here’s a look at the shops you could soon be able to visit again in Leeds under new proposals.
Ministers have stressed this easing and proposed dates will only go ahead if the Covid-19 infection rate continues to decrease as predicted by scientific experts.
We have a list below of the types of shops you should be able to visit in June - should these plans go ahead.
In Leeds, providing retailers decide to reopen you would be able to visit Trinity Leeds fashion favourites such as Primark, Topshop and Next could reopen alongside stores like toy shop The Entertainer and electronic giant Apple.
While, across Leeds these potential easing of measures would be good economic news for other shopping centres in the city like White Rose, St Johns, The Core and more.
In Leeds city centre, it looks likely traders Leeds Kirkgate Market will be able to return next month.
Shops proposed to reopen in June 2020
The government has proposed the following businesses could return to business on Monday, June 1:
- Outdoor markets
- Car showrooms
Below are the others shops and stores earmarked to reopen from Monday, June 15:
- Food retailers
- Chemists
- Hardware/homeware stores
- Clothes shops
- Charity shops
- Betting shops and arcades
- Tailors, dress fitters and fashion designers
- Car dealerships
- Auction houses
- Antique stores
- Retail art galleries
- Photography studios
- Gift shops and retail spaces in theatres, museums, libraries, heritage sites and tourism sites
- Mobile phone stores
- Indoor and outdoor markets
- Craft fairs
- Similar types of retail
Prior to any reopenings, the government has already strictly encouraged businesses to act responsibly and to make sure they are on top of cleaning protocols.
For example, protective coverings would need to be put on large items touched by the public such as beds or sofas.
While, frequent cleaning of self-checkouts, trolleys, coffee machines and betting terminals is being advised.
What will remain closed?
Places to remain shut in June, apart from a few exceptions like takeaways or hospital canteens, would include:
- Restaurants, bars and pubs
- Cafes and canteens
- Hairdressers, barbers, beauty and nail salons
- Piercing and tattoo parlours
- Holiday accommodation including hotels, hostels, B&Bs, holiday rentals, campsites and boarding houses
- Caravan parks/sites for commercial uses
- Libraries
- Community centres
- Places of worship
- Museums and galleries
- Nightclubs
- Cinemas, theatres and concert halls
- Bingo halls, casinos and betting shops
- Spas and massage parlours
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- Skating rinks
- Indoor fitness studios, gyms, swimming pools or other indoor leisure centres
- Indoor arcades, bowling alleys, soft play centres and similar facilities
- Funfairs
- Playgrounds, outdoor gyms and outdoor swimming pools
When the above businesses and attractions do reopen it is likely to be at reduced scale and capacity. We’ll keep you posted on any easing of lockdown measures and how they will affect Leeds and Yorkshire.
