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Covid-19 REOPENING PLAN for the Heart of London June 2020
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Covid-19
REOPENING PLAN for the Heart of London
June 2020
OUR FOCUS FOR 2020
In direct response to the
Covid-19 crisis, our sole
aim is to drive the
reopening & recovery of
the Heart of London.
OUR APPROACH TO REOPENING & RECOVERY
April & May
2020
June, July, August &
September
2020
October, November &
December
2020
January, February &
March
2021
April, May & June
onwards
2021
Crisis
Management
Phase
Reopening
Phase 1
Reopening
Phase 2
Reopening
Phase 3Recovery
Phase
This document summarises our approach to the first phase of our reopening & recovery plan.
WE ARE DELIVERING CLEAN & ATTRACTIVE STREETS
Since May
Enhanced street
cleaning & disinfecting of
pavements &street
furniture
From 15th June
Introduce hand wash
stations across the area
From 15th June
Provide visitors with
protective masks
From 15th June
Provide automated hand
sanitiser units across the
area
From May
Seasonal Planting &
Greening
WE ARE PROVIDING STREETS WHERE PEOPLE FEEL SAFE & PROTECTED
Introduce public signage & information
points promoting social distancing measures
West End specific re-opening reopening
and queuing guidance
Provide dedicated private security & public
protection 7 days per week
Manage streets & public spaces addressing
waste, road closures & utility works
Provide dedicated outreach for rough
sleepers & work with government to end
homelessness
WE ARE REDESIGNING THE STREETS TO IMPROVE MOVEMENT & ALLOW MORE SPACE FOR PEOPLE
Secured additional walking & cycling
routes as well as 200 new bicycle
parking spacesProviding wider safer footways,
pedestrian priority & space for
outdoor diningProgress priority public realm
schemes
WE ARE PROMOTING WAYS FOR PEOPLE TO TRAVEL TO THE WEST END & MAINTAINING AIR QUALITY
Lobby for greater
investment in transport
infrastructure
Promote sustainable
travel optionsReduce daytime
commercial traffic
Advocate the return of
the London 2012
servicing regime
Support a West End
wide consolidated waste
& delivery scheme
WE WILL WELCOME PEOPLE TO THE WEST END & CELEBRATE ITS CULTURE & HERITAGE
Reopening Phase 1
We will promote the unique culture &
heritage of the West End.
Message: safety & hygiene
reassurance
Message: celebrate culture &
heritage
Message: promote engagement &
participation
We will promote the West End as open, safe
and accessible.We will promote businesses, events &
activations.
Reopening Phase 2 Reopening Phase 3
Audience: Local workforce, residents,
London Zone 1 & 2
Audience: Local, London, UK & some
internationalAudience: Local, London & UK
WE ARE PROTECTING OUR MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
Lobby for greater
investment in
transport
infrastructure to
increase user
capacity safely
Advocate for
specific
reopening
guidelines &
standards for the
West End
Promote a
“standard-led”
approach to
reopening
Promote a
coordinated
reopening of the
West End
Advocate for
flexibility around
opening hours,
class usage &
licensing
Advocate for
greater flexibility
in the use of
outdoor space
WE ARE KEEPING OUR MEMBERS INFORMED
We are keeping our members up to date
on the latest Government announcements
& Business news.
• Twice weekly Government update emails
• Dedicated Covid-19 website hub
• Daily LinkedIn & Twitter Updates
We are conducting Pulse Surveys &
sharing the results with our members to
assist their reopening plans.
We are sharing operational news & local
area insights & intelligence.
• Weekly operational email updates
• Weekly member Zoom calls
Book a free cleaning & power wash service for outside
your business.
Receive West End re-opening guidance & advice.
Join our weekly Zoom sessions to share & discuss
your operational plans with other members & raise
any ideas or concerns.
Complete our member pulse surveys & receive the
results.
Visit our Covid-19 Hub Page
https://heartoflondonbid.london/coronavirus-covid19/
CONTACTS
General –
Reopening operations -
Destination Marketing -
Communications & Public Affairs -
CONTACT US TO:
GOVERNMENTREOPENING DATES & GUIDANCE
RETAIL
• BRC Guidance
• Government’s guidance
• WCC guidance
TAKE AWAY FOOD &
BEVERAGE
OFFICE GUIDANCE
CONSTRUCTION &
OUTDOOR WORK
SAFE WORKPLACES & COVID-19
• HSE Guidance
• Public Health England guidance
URBAN CENTRES, including retail
and green spaces
• MHCLG Guidance
TRAVEL
• Guidance on travel during the
pandemic
• Pop-up cycle routes
Other Government guidelines are still to be published
KEY GOVERNMENT DATES
13 May
Gradual lifting of outdoor movement &
travel to work restrictions.
15 June
Re-open non-essential retail.
Reintroduce cultural & sports events behind
closed doors.
4 July
Re-open some remaining businesses,
including personal care, hospitality, places of
worship, galleries & cinemas.
THANK YOU
