Rugby MP calls on residents to support businesses to help the town bounce back

From Saturday July 4, pubs and restaurants will be able to reopen, providing they adhere to Covid Secure guidelines, and some leisure facilities and tourist attractions may also reopen if they can do so safely.

Mr Pawsey expects will benefit up to 425 businesses in the Rugby and Bulkington constituency.

He said: “Thanks to the efforts of the British people to control the virus, I am delighted we have created the space to allow people to take a much-needed holiday and to enjoy everything our local area has to offer.

“I hope people get out to support the tourism and hospitality businesses which are reopening, and which are so vital to our local economy and jobs here in Rugby and Bulkington.

“Safety is of paramount importance and it is vital that social distancing rules and safety guidance are adhered to, and local people as well as our guests feel safe and I will continue to press that.”

The Government said it will be publishing detailed guidance to help tourist attractions and accommodation venues to re-open safely, such as by social distancing and cleaning protocols.

A new industry standard will also be introduced by Visit England, so that the public can easily see if the venue is carrying out the new rules.

Though the infection rate continues to fall, the Prime Minister said the public must continue to follow social distancing guidelines to keep Covid-19 under control.

The Government said it will keep all measures under constant review.