Sedgemoor District Council says it is working with shop-keepers, traders and larger national chain stores in the Cheddar area, following the Government announcement that non-essential shops can open from Monday (April 12).

Pavement stencilling has been refreshed in Wedmore and Cheddar to remind people to keep their distance from others.

Officers from Sedgemoor's Environmental Health, Economic Development, Property Services, Clean Surroundings and Planning Teams are looking at ways to help customers visit shopping centres with confidence from April 12 and to help shop owners re-start their businesses safely.

In conjunction with the parish council and Chamber of Commerce in Cheddar, Sedgemoor will be using a range of measures from temporary signage and pavement markings to regular deep cleaning and sanitiser stations.

The Covid wardens will be out and about to help and advise shop keepers and customers how to shop safely.

If businesses or shoppers have any concerns about the re-opening of non-essential retail they can contact the district council for help or advice on 0300 303 7801 or [email protected].