Pubs and hospitality reopening will ‘contribute greatly’ to rebuilding Horsham’s economy

This is the message from Horsham District Council which said it welcomes the latest easing of lockdown restrictions.

A spokeswoman added: “We will of course continue to work tirelessly to support local establishments to be able to open safely for their customers, supporting them as they put in place the necessary safety measures based on Government advice, and we thank the public for continuing to act responsibly and following the guidance set by the Government.

“We invite all businesses to keep us informed about their plans, so we can support them as required and help publicise their initiatives.

“We would ask businesses to email us at: [email protected] for help and advice at this time.”

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