The following guidance will help support you to keep people safe during the coronavirus pandemic, but if you require any further information or advice, please complete the online form at the bottom of the page.

Step 2 - COVID-19 roadmap out of lockdown from 12 April 2021

The following guidance will help support you to keep people safe during the coronavirus pandemic, but if you require any further information or advice, please complete the online form at the bottom of the page.

What this means for food businesses including restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes or takeaways

Hospitality venues such as cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars and social clubs will be allowed to serve people outdoors at Step 2 and there will be no need for customers to order a substantial meal with alcoholic drinks and no curfew, although customers must order, eat and drink while seated (table service). 

Latest government guidance

Working safely during Coronavirus (COVID-19) 

• Guidance for people who work in restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes or takeaways
• Guidance for people who work in hotels and guest accommodation, indoor and outdoor attractions, and business events and consumer shows
• Guidance for people working in hotels and other guest accommodation
• Guidance for people who work or volunteer in heritage locations

Reopening your business safely after a closure

Information is available from the government to support businesses to manage the impacts of the Coronavirus, including reopening your business safely after a closure

COVID-19 support for businesses

maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors to support the test and trace scheme