Markets across Sandwell set to reopen to traders and customers
Shoppers and traders will be returning to markets in Sandwell from next week.
The indoor market in Kings Square, in West Bromwich, will be one of the first to reopen from Monday.
The indoor market also has new amended opening times – between 10am and 4pm. At present, the markets will be open for trade to regular traders only.
Sandwell Council's deputy leader, Councillor Wasim Ali, said: "We are all eager to get back to as close to normal as we can including shopping, but Covid-19 is still around and poses a real risk. In order to protect traders and residents, we have put in place a series of new safety measures.
“These include a new one-way system around the market, with markers on the floor to show direction and social distancing. There will also be staff on the doors to regulate the number of shoppers entering.
“We have also installed new hand sanitiser stations and a new programme of enhanced cleaning by the market staff.”
Other Sandwell Council markets will be fully reopening in the coming weeks.
West Bromwich High Street Market and Oldbury Market will also both reopen on Monday, while Great Bridge Market will return on Wednesday.
And Wednesbury Market will return on Tuesday, June 30.
