Shops across Sheffield opening today – here’s everything you need to know

With non-essential businesses preparing to reopen in the city centre and local district shopping centres, Sheffield City Council is working with retailers to ensure people can stay safe and socially distance as they travel to shop or go to work.

Most of the measures have been put in place around the city centre and the Council has set out what to expect when visiting the city centre from 15 June.

The Council is urging people to time their visits. If you can, people are being encouraged to visit the city centre at quieter times. Preferably between 9am-11pm and 3pm-5pm.

Social distancing measures will remain in place. Digital boards, floor stickers and posters will be displayed to remind people to stay apart and adhere to social distancing guidelines as they move around the city centre. Key areas such as the Moor will have clearways marked out in yellow to separate areas for walking and queues.

City centre ambassadors will be on hand to assist and help with any queries or issues. Look out for their distinctive red jackets around the city centre should you have any problems during your visit.

Everyone is being encouraged to travel into the city centre by walking, cycling or any other form of active travel. Please only use a car if you have to, and use public transport as a last resort. Free key worker parking ends in Council car parks on the 15 June, so charges will once again apply for parking at these sites.

Additional cleaning in public areas including the regular sanitising of benches will be carried out. Hand sanitiser stations will also be available across the city centre for people to use, and if you can, avoid touching your face.

Temporary toilets will also be available in the Peace Gardens, with attendants on hand at all times to manage queues. The toilets will be cleaned frequently and sterilised, with hand sanitiser provided in each cubicle. Toilets will also be available in the Moor Market.