A SHOPPING outlet has revealed the steps it will take to ensure it complies with social distancing when it reopens.

Braintree Village says it will be welcoming customers back for the first time in more than two months from Monday, June 15.

Outlet bosses say it will be down to individual stores to decide when to open but it intends to reopen on the first day the Government says non-essential retailers can begin trading from.

A raft of new measures will be introduced to ensure customers and staff comply with social distancing and hygiene advice.

These include:

  • Hand sanitiser points will be located throughout the centre
  • A one-way system will be in place and capacity will be limited
  • A queuing system will be introduced for entry to the centre
  • All Braintree Village employees will be provided with masks and gloves
  • Signs, floor markings and barriers will be used to remind guests to keep a safe distance apart
  • Increased cleaning schedules, regular disinfection routines and deep cleaning will be taking place

Josef O’Sullivan, Centre Director, Braintree Village said: “Safety is our highest priority. We’re working hard to ensure we adhere to all government guidelines at Braintree Village, and will be taking a robust approach to cleanliness and hygiene.

"As well as the thorough cleaning of the centre, we will be using floor markers and signs to remind guests to keep the required distance apart, we will be providing hand sanitiser for guests and staff to use at a number of points throughout the centres, and our Guest Safety and Guest Services teams will be available to support with capacity management and queues.

"From June 15, guests will be able to check which stores are open on our website and we will list FAQs there too.

"We’re looking forward to welcoming our guests back and will be fully compliant with government guidance at all times."