BURNLEY shopping centre bosses have revealed what safety precautions will be in place when they reopen on Monday, June 15.

Several changes to the way people shop have been made in Charter Walk with all but two entrances closed to ensure the flow and volume of visitors can be controlled.

Three entrances at Wilko, Pandora and Bankfield Passageway by the side of Poundland will be open and manned by staff, who will ensure footfall is controlled.

There will also be social distancing signs and markers in place, and shoppers will be encouraged to keep left when moving around the centre.

Benches have been removed to help with hygiene, and prevent people from gathering in larger groups.

However, Charter Walk is aware that people may feel they need a quiet space to rest, and those individuals should approach a team member, who will be happy to take them to a designated quiet area.

Debbie Hernon, Charter Walk Shopping Centre manager, said: “We are conscious that many people may feel wary about heading back to the town centre with lockdown restrictions eased, but we want to reassure shoppers that a great deal of steps and planning has been undertaken to make the experience as safe and comfortable as possible.

“We ask that people follow the signs and markers in place and be patient and kind to one another and our businesses during this time.

“We would like to remind people to also maintain good personal hygiene, by using tissues and the bins provided, as well as the hand sanitiser provided at the entrances and around the centre."

Burnley Market will be open between 9am and 4pm every day except Tuesdays and Sundays, and Sharp’s Butchers, J & A Fruit and Haffner’s have already started to trade.

Wok This Way and Kerpow have also opened and customers are encouraged to phone in their orders prior to visiting to help reduce waiting times.

From June 15, other non-food stalls will reopen, except those which provide beauty services.

Those using the market will need to enter from the lift and stairs in Charter Walk and leave via the former Holden’s exit and down the ramp.

A maximum of 20 customers will be allowed into the market at one time.

The eating area is closed, as are the toilets at both the Market and Charter Walk, while how they can safely open with regular cleaning is being considered