Woolshops in Halifax town centre prepares to welcome back shoppers

Following the recent government update, non-essential retail will be able to re-open at the Woolshops Shopping Centre from Monday.

The centre management team say they have taken every precaution to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors when they are able to welcome them back.

This includes introducing additional cleaning and hygiene measures on site, asking visitors to comply with physical distancing rules at all times an increased signage and wayfinding throughout the centre.

Stores including Boots, M&S, Poundland, WH Smith/Post Office, Superdrug and Ramsdens are already fully open to the public and have introduced measures to provide physical distancing and enhanced hygiene standards.

Jason Gregg, Centre Manager of Woolshops Shopping Centre said; “More of our stores are expected to open on 15th June, but it is anticipated that store reopenings will take a phased approach, with some stores taking a few extra days after that to fully re-open.

“We are looking forward to welcoming our customers back and have put in place a number of measures to help visitors stay safe. Physical distancing measures mean that some customers may need to queue before entering a store, however, we will have staff available to assist customers with the new systems we have in place.

“Woolshops Shopping Centre will keep an up-to-date list of the store openings, opening times and additional useful information for visitors on the website.”

Cafés and restaurants such as M&S Café are offering take-away services only. It is not yet known when they will be able to fully re-open to customers and offer eat-in dining, but this will be in-line with the latest government advice.

Shoppers are urged to check the centre website www.woolshopsshoppingcentre.co.uk before travelling for all the latest news, or follow Woolshops Shopping Centre on Facebook to be the first to hear any updates.