BUSINESSES and shops across Ryedale are preparing to reopen to customers following the Government s latest lifting of lockdown restrictions. On Monday, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed April 12 will see the next step along the road map, with shops, pub beer gardens, and hairdressers among premises allowed to reopen. James McMillan from McMillans of Malton, said it was important people supported local businesses and shops. “After a tough year I think it’s really important to get out and support local. After all if you don’t, you’ll lose them. We’ve been fortunate enough to do a bit online but others haven’t and they really need the support now more than ever, he said.
BUSINESS owners have welcomed the announcement of roadmap out of the coronavirus lockdown. On Monday the Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out his four-stage plan to ease England s coronavirus restrictions, starting on March 8 with children going back to school. On April 12,at the earliest, it is hoped non-essential retail, personal care premises, such as hairdressers and nail salons, will be permitted to reopen.Restaurants and pubs will be able to serve customers outside, where the rule of six or two households will apply. In step three, which will be no earlier than May 17, the Government will further ease limits on social contact with indoor hospitality set to open. The last step will be no earlier than June 21 when it is hoped that all legal limits on social contact will be removed.