Mr Musto said grassroots traders should be more involved in discussions. As has become common practice in Wales, the Welsh Government is likely to notify publicans on the Friday before restrictions are formally lifted, giving little time to prepare for a definite opening. “We need more guidance on how the reopening will work,” Mr Musto said. “For example, will we be able to serve alcohol? I assume that will have an impact on whether some reopen. “I certainly hope the Welsh Government has learned from its mistakes in December, because that was a really unfair and misguided decision which hit this industry tremendously.”
AN ANGRY pub landlord in Monmouth says he hopes to begin legal proceedings against the Welsh Government as he believes it is not basing its decisions around coronavirus on scientific evidence. Carl Willett, joint landlord of the Castle Inn with partner Paul Cinderey, has set up a GoFundMe page to fund a judicial review similar to one being planned by Punch Taverns founder Hugh Osmond against the UK Government. Although indoor non-essential retail outlets are currently due to be allowed to reopen on April 12, pubs, bars and restaurants are yet to receive a date when they will be able to welcome customers back.