The Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce the end of coronavirus restrictions in England on Monday, but many businesses across Bridport will be keeping some in place.

Wearing masks, social distancing and temperature checks may still remain in some of the town's establishments.

Robert Mühl, president of Bridport Business Chamber said: "We canvassed opinion from local businesses and it seems that Bridport is taking a 'slow and steady' approach.

"Feedback from customers and clients seems to be that they would rather continue to wear masks and with Covid cases rising, I don't think anyone will be taking unnecessary risks which could mean self-isolation for staff and the possibility that businesses will have to shut their doors again."

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Here's what some businesses in Bridport will be doing:

• The Ropemakers pub - bar service will resume but drinkers will not be able to stand at the bar unless they are ordering, table service will end, screens between tables will remain, table capacity will not increase, the wearing of masks will be up to the individual, with some staff continuing to wear a mask, track and trace will be available but no longer compulsory
• Clocktower Music - customers will be required to continue wearing face masks and disposable gloves provided while browsing, as well as maintain social distancing
• West Dorset Mencap charity shop - customers should continue wearing a mask and sanitise their hands before entering the shop
• Green Yard Café - staff will continue to wear masks and it will be appreciated if customers did the same, unless seated or exempt, table capacity will not be increase and hand sanitiser and track and trace will still be available
• Colours Hair Studio - staff and customers will continue to wear face masks and there will be temperature checks on arrival
• Hair by David - customers are asked to continue wearing masks and sanitiser will be available in the doorway and all work stations
• The Clockhouse, Chideock - customers will have the option of wearing a face mask and completing track and trace, social distancing will still be in place, customers will not be able to sit at the bar and ordering from the table is preferred
• Smith and Smith outfitters - staff will continue to wear masks and would like customers to wear a mask and continue hand sanitising, customers will not have to use the track and trace system but it will be available and social distancing will remain
• Dorset County Hospital - there will be no changes to guidelines within healthcare settings. All patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings, socially distance, wear PPE while visiting wards and wash your hands
• Bridport Leisure Centre - restrictions will still be in place, members will be encouraged to continue wearing masks and social distance. Sessions will still need to be pre-booked. Find out more here
• Martin's Bar and Restaurant, Highlands End - the carvery will return, soft play capacity will increase, the wearing of face masks will continue and there will be a new beer garden pergola
• Bridport Museum - all Covid restrictions will remain in place, which includes asking visitors to wear a face mask unless they are exempt

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