Fife businesses re-open as lockdown restrictions are lifted

A huge number of businesses are across Fife will re-open today (Monday) as lockdown restrictions start to ease.

Phase II of the Scottish Government’s route map of recovery from coronavirus will see many shops able to resume trading, while estate agents can begin viewings as the property market kicks back in.

Factories and warehouses can get back to operations, while the first marriage ceremonies and civil partnerships will be allowed to take place outdoors, with limited numbers, and registration offices will reopen for essential business.

It’s the most significant step forward yet since Scotland went into lockdown in March, but businesses re-starting will have to ensure they adhere to social distancing, and keep limits on the numbers of customers in their premises at any one time.

More Fife Council services resume

Not all shops can re-open today. Only those with outdoor exits and entrances are included in Phase II. That means shopping centres will remain closed, except where they contain essential shops.

Outdoor markets can re-open, along with outdoor courts and playgrounds, but non-essential offices and call centres must remain closed.

The Scottish Government has urged employers to arrange staggered work times for their staff, agree flexible working where possible, and ensure that it is safe for their employees to get to work.

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