Reopening Safely and Welcoming you Back
National Covid-19 restrictions are no longer in place. This means that legally, there are no limits on your social activity or other activity that may have been previously restricted.
However, to limit the number of Covid-19 cases in Torbay there are all things we can continue to remain conscious of.
These include:
- Some businesses may have chosen to keep their Covid-19 procedures in place, even though they are not legally required to do so. If this is the case, please respect individual premises’ procedures.
- Remember when visiting relevant venues, to continue to check in via the NHS Covid-19 app by scanning the QR code on arrival.
- Remain vigilant with hygiene procedures, and if you feel more comfortable with increased measures (such as social distancing and wearing a face covering), then continue to do what make you feel most comfortable.
We want everyone to be able to enjoy Torbay safely. Whether you are a resident, a visitor, or a business, you have a role in preventing the spread of the virus.
Welcome Back Fund
In March 2021, the government announced a second tranche of funding associated with the Reopening High Streets Safely Fund, called the Welcome Back Fund (WBF). The WBF is a £56 million fund to support a safe and successful reopening of high streets and seaside resorts.
Remember you can now discover your local Torbay high street online here
Watch our Reopening High Streets Safely Video
Video contents accurate at time of creation and upload. This video was filmed and produced in a Covid-19 secure way. Video credit to Rokethouse entertainment.
For businesses
By now, your business should have been allowed to reopen.
Find the latest guidance for businesses here
Torbay Council are working with businesses to continue to help to overcome the challenges brought about by Covid-19. You can find the latest information on Covid-19 in Torbay, including advice on testing and support available here.
Free digital support
High street Businesses can take advantage of the free digital support platform Maybe* until early 2022.
Maybe* is a platform that allows businesses:
- To better understand their social media output and improve engagement with customers
- To enhance their ‘place’ or shopping area’s visibility online
- Reward loyal customers for offline spending.
A suit of support is available online to get you started including weekly webinars, a Facebook group, demonstrations, and a live chat function (with a real person!).
Find out more about the scheme here.
Sign up or find your local high street online here
This is a fully funded programme for any high street business and will run until at least February 2022.
Reopening Toolkits
The Better Business for All (BBfA) partnership COVID-19 Toolkits remain available for all businesses to use:
Hand sanitiser stations
As part of the Reopening High Streets Safely Project, 12 hand sanitiser stations have been erected in Torbay high streets to help tackle the transmission of COVID-19. The stations are sensor operated, and filled with anti-COVID-19, alcohol-free hand gel.
You can find these stations at the locations:
Brixham
Paignton
Torquay
- Union Street
- Market Street (near public toilets)
- Lower Union Street
- Fleet Street
- Fleet Walk
- St Marychurch Precinct
The hand stations are temporary fixtures and will be cleaned and replenished regularly. Please make use of these if you are shopping in Torbay high streets.
For any queries regarding any of the above, please email gemma.fitzsimmons@tda.uk.net
The Reopening High Streets Safely Project has received funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020.
