Pubs - Reopening

Pubs will need to reopen in line with other retail establishments in order to protect businesses and jobs. If not, then the hospitality industry will be decimated beyond repair.
To start with, an 80% capacity based on fire safety regulations, then up to 100% after a couple of weeks, in this proved to be working safely.
Most Pub Companies are still charging pubs rent throughout this period and with no income coming in, this is unsustainable. Even with the Government Grants and Loans, as well as the furlough scheme, it is evident that some businesses will not survive. More Government help will be needed if this situation continues.

Why the contribution is important

For the economy, for businesses, for employees

by PaulRussell on May 05, 2020 at 02:05PM

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Comments

  • Posted by emartinedinburgh May 05, 2020 at 14:17

    I cannot support this because 3 people from our local have died from Covid 19 - it is just not worth the risk.

  • Posted by Ranger2dog May 05, 2020 at 14:30

    Only pubs with outside seating should be allowed to open up initially and based on fire code occupancy say 50%.

  • Posted by Fifer72 May 05, 2020 at 14:30

    Absolutely, allow people to use their own common sense and awareness of whether or not they have underlying conditions. Less enforcement and more personal responsbility.

  • Posted by Delboy70 May 05, 2020 at 14:33

    As well as pubs how about opening resteraunts and cinemas but limit how many can get it?

  • Posted by sy278 May 05, 2020 at 15:15

    Nope, these and restaurants along with non-essential shops have to be at the bottom of the pile to help keep the distancing in place. You are never going to achieve that in a pub.

  • Posted by onyerbike May 05, 2020 at 16:31

    Many understand these sentiments but far too premature. Public safety should be the only concern at this time. This includes key workers. The government should be underwriting businesses rather than undertaking their usual PR exercise. Let's all party until the pub is empty and there is no one left.

  • Posted by bank65 May 05, 2020 at 17:35

    No.
    Under the influence of alcohol people's behaviour deteriorates and the risk of viral transmission is too great.
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