“We have such a beautiful town and want people to know that it’s safe to visit and shop in too.”
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Measures are being brought in to make the streets of down-town Sidmouth feel safer for locals and visitors:
Boosting walking and cycling and supporting social distancing – Vision Group for Sidmouth
As the chair of the Town Council says – reported by Nub News:
“The Town Council wanted to show visitors and residents that Sidmouth is a safe town to visit whilst still permitting social distancing and that we are adapting to the current challenging situation. We have such a beautiful town and want people to know that it’s safe to visit and shop in too.”
Several streets are being pedestrianised to give a little more space:
Part-pedestrianisation for Sidmouth town centre – Vision Group for Sidmouth
With more details on where and how exactly from the Herald:
Sidmouth roads that will be affected by three-month pedestrianisation plan | Sidmouth Herald
Businesses are keen to have more visitors – “but it’s going to take time” says one shop owner, reported in the Herald:
Sidmouth shops reopen with Covid-19 precautions in place | Sidmouth Herald
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photo: High Street, Sidmouth © Chris Gunns :: Geograph Britain and Ireland