Wednesday, 22 July 2020

SHOPPERS' SAFETY 'PARAMOUNT' SO MASKS TO BE MANDATORY AT GRIMSBY'S TOP TOWN MARKET

                                              
Cllr Fenty - grateful to townsfolk

SHOPPERS visiting 
Grimsby’s Top Town Market will be required to wear a face mask from Friday of this week.

Confirmation of this came earlier today from North east Lincolnshire Council

The market, which  fully re-opened on  July 4, already has the following safety measures in place:

* The use of a one-way system
* Floor markers to ensure shoppers remain two metres apart and queuing arrangements with each trader
* Additional cleaning procedures

Mark-wearing will represent another initiative aimed at keeping cornavirus at bay.

“The safety of shoppers is paramount," says NELC's deputy leader, Cllr John Fenty.

"We and we are fully committed to the protection of the local economy by making sure the market is a safe place for all those who use it.

He continued: “I should like to thank residents for their continued support and co-operation with all of the safety measures that have been introduced. 

"We will continue to review these measures in line with Government guidance and look forward to welcoming customers to the market.”

Exemptions apply in the following categories

* Children aged 11 or under
* Those with a physical or mental disability
* Those who would experience severe distress putting on, wearing or removing a face covering/ mask
* Those having any communication needs that require them to lip- read
* Those with a health condition that could be affected by wearing a face covering - for example, problems with  breathing.

Top Town Market is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 9am and 5pm.

The Food Hall is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm

The market is managed by North East Lincolnshire Council’s regeneration partner, ENGIE.

For more information, visit www.nelincs.gov.uk/markets.


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