Cowbridge indoor pubs and restaurants allowed to reopen from mid-May
By Alex Jones
23rd Apr 2021 | Local News
The Welsh Government has proposed that pubs and restaurants will be able to reopen indoor areas to the public from 17 May.
Unless there is a spike of infections or an incoming government reverses the plans after the 6 May Senedd elections, cinemas, theatres and museums will be also able to reopen that day.
The social distancing guidelines such venues will have to adhere to are currently unclear.
Indoor children's activities like soft play and swimming lessons have been brought forward to 3 May, when 15 adults will be able to meet indoors for activities such as gym classes.
"It is my assessment that the hospitality sector - bars, pubs, restaurants and cafes - will be able to open indoors from May 17," said First Minister Mark Drakeford.
"Together with all other tourist accommodation, indoor entertainment and attractions."
Welsh Conservative Leader, Andrew RT Davies, this morning accused the First Minister of "playing politics" with regard to the timing and manner of lifting restrictions:
"So much more detail could have been announced prior to the election period, such as on hospitality, gyms and other economic and social activities, but Labour chose to play politics.
"This latest review announcement should be led by the chief medical officer not the first minister, in what is a blatant attempt to influence May's election."
If such plans go ahead, 17 May will see many hospitality businesses in Cowbridge serve customers for the first time in five-and-a-half months.
From 24 April:
- Six people from 6 households will be able to meet outdoors (not including children under 11 years of age or carers from those households).
From 26 April:
- Outdoor hospitality can open.
- Organised outdoor activities will be permitted for up to 30 people.- Outdoor wedding receptions will be permitted for up to 30 people.
- Outdoor visitor attractions can open.
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