High street re-opening and recovery

As you are aware, the government aims for more of our high street shops to open for business this month.

Council officers have been out visiting the district's towns and city to assess what signage will be required and to look at what further measures may need to be introduced. These proposals have been sent to key partners including the relevant town, parish or city council and the ward member for their feedback and involvement in this process. 

In the first instance, due to the rapidly changing landscape, we will be installing temporary signage. We then are planning more long-term signage that reflects individual towns and the city as we move forward into the summer months, when people have started to get used to the social distancing requirements and when most businesses will be open.

The government has  provided detailed guidance to help businesses prepare to reopen. To assist you, we have designed a range of social distancing signage which can be downloaded for free at www.chichester.gov.uk/supportlocal where you can also download the ‘Covid-19 Secure’ posters to show that you have completed a risk assessment and put in the necessary measures to ensure social distancing. 
 
You can also find further information on our business support and advice page by clicking on the ‘Coronavirus – reopening and working safely’ tab.