THE operators pof Grays Shopping centre have outlined details of how they will be ensuring shoppers can visit in safety when many of the traders inside reopen for business on Monday (15 June).

A statement says: "We are very much looking forward to welcoming you back to Grays Shopping Centre. As you will appreciate, we have had to make some changes, which you will notice when shopping with us. The health and well"being of our customers and staff continues to be our top priority and we are working closely with our retailers to implement UK government shopping guidelines.

"We have implemented clear and simple safe distancing guidelines, which will already be familiar to many of you if you have shopped in supermarkets in recent months.

"We will be managing the number of customers allowed on the mall at one time to allow social distancing measures to be safely followed. It may be necessary to restrict access at entrances in the event the volume of customers in the centre exceeds the designated threshold.

"We will reduce touch points as much as possible for your safety and well-being. Please note there will be no outdoor seating throughout the mall.

"The cleaning team will be cleaning all touch point areas regularly and hand sanitising stations will be installed for you to use throughout the mall. We ask that anyone visiting with dogs to please keep them on a short lead.

"Our retailers will be operating their stores in line with their company policies and every store will have a queuing system for your safety, which we ask all customers to be mindful of. Some stores will be operating one"way entry and exit systems.

"We ask that all procedures put in place by our retailers and teams are respectfully followed."