CHURCH Square Shopping Centre has confirmed which of its retail premises have been confirmed as staying open during the coronavirus lockdown.

Following the Government announcement of an England-wide shutdown, only essential stores can continue operating.

Church Square Shopping Centre has confirmed which of its stores will remain open during the period of the lockdown.

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The essential retailers confirmed as expecting to remain open are:

  • B&M
  • Savers
  • Galloways
  • Post Office
  • Boots
  • Vision Express
  • Poundland
  • Deals

A statement from Church Square Shopping Centre said: "Please note the above is subject to change with the ever-evolving situation, so please check this webpage before making your visit to the Centre.

"All COVID-secure measures remain in place and our key priority is the safety of our customers and the staff at outlets still trading.

"The safety measures include signed walking routes, hand sanitising stations at the entrances and exits, enhanced cleaning regimes, the requirement to wear a face covering unless exempt, maintaining social distance on the mall and in all shops at the Centre, and not visiting if experiencing any coronavirus symptoms.

"We’d like to thank all our customers for playing their part in shopping safely with us during recent months and we hope to see you again safely soon.

"During this period of restrictions, we once again ask for your cooperation by carefully following all the rules and advice to ensure your safety and protect the health of your fellow shoppers and the staff who are working here."

A spokeswoman said they are also awaiting confirmation on some other premises which may be added to the list.