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Extra benches so families can meet safely - plans to ease lockdown in York

A tent and seating area was created in College Green last summer to enable people to meet safely outdoors YORK is preparing to make it easier for people to safely meet outdoors as lockdown restrictions ease - with options including extra benches and space for businesses to trade outdoors when they are allowed to reopen. City leaders also expect York to be a popular staycation destination this summer. Some hotel and tourist attraction websites crashed with the number of people trying to make bookings after the Prime Minister s announcement on Monday about the lifting of restrictions. From March 29, up to six people or two households, are due to be allowed to meet outdoors.

We need visitors to behave safely - plans for lockdown to lift in York

PLANS are underway for reopening York safely after lockdown - and could include advice from behaviour experts to encourage people to visit the city responsibly. City leaders say summer 2021 is likely to be similar to 2020 - with open air dining areas created and pavement cafes. But businesses are cautious about promoting the city. Council economy boss Simon Brereton said people are wary of scenes from 2020 where large crowds were seen visiting beaches in Bournemouth for example. And he said that it is difficult to make plans until the government outlines dates for lifting restrictions. He said: Interestingly there s a lot of caution from the business community in terms of not over-promoting.

Increase in new business start ups in the past year

Councillor Andrew Waller welcomed news that more businesses have started up in the city Picture Frank Dwyer THE number of people starting their own business in York has increased in the past year. The latest figures suggest the number of self-employed residents is now significantly higher - having risen from around 12,000 in previous years to around 16,000 in the past three months, a council meeting heard. York s head of economic growth Simon Brereton says the reality is far from the stereotype of rich middle aged men starting up businesses . He said there has been an increase in people starting businesses that fit around their lifestyle - with a huge range of ideas from dog walking to high level consultancy services.

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