Face coverings now mandatory for front of house staff
Front of house staff in pubs, restaurants and hotels must wear face coverings from today (September 14) and venues should only accept bookings from groups adhering to the ‘six people from two households’ rule, under new Scottish Government coronavirus restrictions.
Operators don’t expect normal trading before a COVID vaccine
Nearly half of Scottish operators don’t expect trading to return to anything close to normal until a COVID-19 vaccine is found
Nightclub funding schedule announced
Scottish nightclub operators should be able to apply for a share of a Scottish Government fund on Thursday September 17
Wet-led pubs call for support
Traditional, wet-led pubs across Scotland could be at risk of closing their doors without further government support
Operators extend ‘eat out’ scheme
Operators across Scotland have extended the Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme throughout September after crediting the UK Government initiative with boosting trade and consumer confidence last month
Nightclubs to receive share of new culture fund
The Scottish Government has announced that nightclubs are to receive a share of a new £15 million fund
Operators can contact PPL PRS for licence fee ‘adjustment’ amid music ‘ban’
Bar, pub and restaurant operators who pay licensing body PPL PRS for the rights to play music in their premises can contact the organisation to ensure the current Scottish Government ‘ban’ on background music is factored into their next bill
Aberdeen venues can reopen on Wednesday
Licensed premises in Aberdeen will be able to reopen their doors on Wednesday, August 26, once an environmental health check has been completed
Pool tables, fruit machines and darts get the green light
Pool tables, fruit machines and darts can be played in pubs from today (August 24) providing they are risk assessed, subject to robust cleaning procedures, social distancing can be observed and they are not located in main thoroughfares.
Aberdeen support fund goes live
Hospitality businesses in Aberdeen can now apply for grants of either £1000 or £1500 per premises through the city council website
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